The Alberta government’s finances are deep in red ink — but not quite as much of it as bean counters predicted a few months ago. In year-end financial
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Heat dome planted over Alberta and Saskatchewan as more record temperatures expected
An unrelenting heat wave is gradually moving east across the Prairie provinces Wednesday, and parts of western Canada could again reach record-breaking high temperatures. Much of British
Tourism operators to Albertans: ‘We could really use some visitors’
In the span of 17 years, Jason Thornhill has transformed a flat section of prairie into a destination for gardeners, campers, adventure seekers and train lovers.
Alberta to provide $8M for research into unmarked burial sites, deaths at residential schools
Alberta will provide $8 million to support Indigenous-led research into undocumented deaths and burials at residential schools, Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday. The funding announcement follows the discovery
Ready to reopen: Alberta set to lift almost all health restrictions by July 1
Almost all COVID-19 public health restrictions will be lifted in Alberta on Canada Day as the province prepares to enter the final stage of its
Grassy Mountain coal project ‘not in the public interest,’ Alberta review panel says
A review panel for the Alberta Energy Regulator has denied the provincial application for the Grassy Mountain coal project, ruling the project is “not in
Alberta social studies curriculum adviser says Kamloops unmarked burial site no evidence of genocide
A key government adviser for Alberta’s new elementary social studies curriculum says people are overreacting to the discovery of what are believed to be the
Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination rates tied to levels of formal education, data shows
An analysis of COVID-19 vaccination rates in Alberta suggests one socio-economic factor, more than others, is correlated to vaccine uptake. And it’s not income, language or cultural barriers.
Alberta auditor general urges province to improve tracking to prevent bail, hearing delays
The auditor general is calling on Alberta’s Crown prosecution service to improve bail and trial tracking to prevent delays. A new report released Thursday identifies
Alberta beef plant reopens after owner JBS hit by cyberattack
The JBS Canada beef processing facility in Alberta has resumed production after a cyberattack that impacted the company’s operations in North America and Australia. The
