2 h. ago Alberta spending millions in irrigation infrastructure to grow agriculture industry

How Canada Wins: Alberta's government is funding projects to bring more water to farmers and more money to the economy.

Economics

17 h. ago Nicolaides says $1.1B for more staff at Alberta schools will ‘alleviate pressure on classrooms’

According to the provincial government, student enrolment at Alberta schools has risen by about 89,000 students since 2020.

Society

21 h. ago APEGA Welcomes Introduction of the Professional Governance Act

Edmonton, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) welcomes Bill 40, the Professional Governance Act, introduced in the legislature by the Government of Alberta on March 11, 2025. Bill 40 will bring 22 professional regulatory organizations (PROs)—including APEGA—under one act. It includes the same overarching direction for […]

Politics

40 h. ago Federal government to provide $35 million in joint funding to Alberta to tackle homelessness

Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon said the funding will go towards projects aimed at developing long-term transitional shelters, enhancing capacity within shelters and improving existing outreach systems.

Economics

40 h. ago Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

CALGARY — Alberta’s energy minister is hoping that by changing the way the province receives royalties from oilsands bitumen, it may give pipeline companies the certainty they need to build new projects connecting Canada’s resources to global markets. The province currently takes royalties from conventional production in-kind, or in oil itself, rather than cash. It […]

Politics

41 h. ago Alberta government defends transgender youth health law in court

Two LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are seeking a court injunction that would suspend the Alberta law while the court decides its constitutionality.

Politics

41 h. ago No reliable evidence puberty blocking drugs benefit trans youth, says Alberta government lawyer

Judge urged to reject application to halt province's move blocking drugs to treat gender dysphoria or gender incongruence in youth

Politics

41 h. ago David Usher, Canadian artist and entrepreneur, talks AI, its potential and touring again, ahead of Lethbridge talk

David Usher, a Juno Award-winning musician and founder of Montreal-based Reimagine AI, is speaking Wednesday evening at Lethbridge Polytechnic on 'Artificial intelligence and the Power of Creative Thinking'

Economics

44 h. ago Alberta government says premier in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

Province did not identify the company or say what part of the world it is based in

Politics

45 h. ago Alberta government in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

The province has announced it will collect bitumen royalties in the form of the heavy oil itself, as opposed to cash.

Politics

46 h. ago Entos Pharmaceuticals Announces $198.5 Million Partnership with the Governments of Canada and Alberta to Accelerate Biomanufacturing of Fusogenix PLV Next Generation Therapeutics

This investment will help build a 103,000-square-foot R&D center and a GMP manufacturing facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The biomanufacturing facility will develop and produce the Entos Fusogenix PLV drug delivery platform and the next generation of medicines. EDMONTON, Alberta — Entos® Pharmaceuticals (Entos), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to using its Fusogenix™ PLV™ technology […]

Economics

5 d. ago Alberta steps up efforts to keep invasive aquatic species out of the province

The government of Alberta is stepping up enforcement efforts to keep the province free of zebra mussels and other invasive species.

Other

5 d. ago Alberta government working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith

Alberta has been sitting on 1.4 million bottles of the medication after officials determined in 2023 that it posed serious health risks when given to infants.

Politics

5 d. ago Funding for Ice District development reflects aim to be fair to Alberta’s 2 biggest cities: Smith

The Alberta government is working with the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Oilers owners to build a $408-million event park next to Rogers Place, which opened in 2016.

Sport

5 d. ago Opinion: Edmonton should say no to subsidizing Daryl Katz — again

Last week, Edmontonians were surprised to learn of an agreement between the City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and OEG Sports and Entertainment (OEGSE), formerly Oilers Entertainment Group, regarding the extension of the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) and new “catalyst projects” in the downtown core. These projects include $68.2 million for […]

Other

6 d. ago Food banks to receive $5 million from Alberta government as affordability woes persist

"This funding will help food banks Alberta strengthen their bulk purchase programs," says cabinet minister Jason Nixon

Economics

7 d. ago Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian law bans Zelenskyy from talks with Putin

A Ukrainian decree from 2022 ruling out negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin raises the question of who could sit at the table in potential peace talks aimed at ending their three-year war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “is still legally prohibited from negotiating with the Russian side,” Peskov noted […]

Politics

8 d. ago Province issues apology to former medical examiner Dr. Evan Matshes

'Dr. Matshes was treated unfairly in the events of these matters and the Government of Alberta regrets the harm done to the reputation of Dr. Matshes'

Other

9 d. ago Breakenridge: Alberta budget indicates government not so concerned about deficits anymore

Is it responsible to increase the reliance on the resource revenue roller coaster while also going further into debt?

Politics

9 d. ago Opinion: Community treatment orders can provide support with dignity

On Feb. 24, the Alberta government announced $180 million in funding for two involuntary, secured addiction treatment centres. It is part of a compassionate intervention act that would allow doctors, family members or law enforcement to request treatment for individuals who are a danger to themselves and others. It recognizes two important factors when it […]

Economics