4 h. ago Opinion: Alberta government has three billion reasons to reinvest in tobacco reduction

Since its launch in 2002, the Alberta government’s highly successful commercial tobacco reduction strategy has become the province’s most effective public health and addiction program. Smoking rates among adults and youth are now the lowest on record and have exceeded all targets. Tobacco industry advertising, sponsorship and displays are virtually a thing of the past. […]

Politics

28 h. ago David Staples: Controversial businessman Sam Mraiche denies wrong

"MHCare never had any business with the Alberta government. All contracts and procurements were all completed through Alberta Health Services."

Economics

6 d. ago Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is calling on the provincial government to work with the city to find a solution to concerns about the Sheldon Chumir Supervised Consumption Site.

Politics

6 d. ago Alberta government putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says eight municipalities as well as two Indigenous communities are to receive the grant funding.

Politics

6 d. ago Alberta government implements temporary measures allowing reservists to deploy to G7

CALGARY – The Alberta government has implemented temporary measures to allow military reservists to deploy as part of June’s G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis Country. Canada will host the leaders of the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy, as well as the European Union at the meeting scheduled June 15-17. Alberta […]

Politics

7 d. ago Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

The government's Play Alberta website is currently the only regulated online gambling option available in the province, but sites run by offshore companies can still be accessed.

Technology

1 week ago Disability advocates say Alberta government is ‘clawing back’ benefits

Some disability advocates say the Alberta government is clawing back a federal disability benefit, but the province disputes the claim.

Politics

1 week ago Former health agency head rebuts Alberta government’s defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

Athana Mentzelopoulos, in a court document filed Thursday, alleges that far from being criticized for her work, she was praised by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.

Politics

1 week ago Health agency head rebuts Alberta government’s defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

EDMONTON — The former head of Alberta Health Services says arguments by the province that she was fired for incompetence are not only false but also “vindictive and malicious.” Athana Mentzelopoulos, in a court document filed Thursday, alleges that far from being criticized for her work, she was praised by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange. Mentzelopoulos […]

Politics

2 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Smith government ready for a fight with the feds

Alberta’s war with Ottawa is on even before the next election is called. Whether the federal Liberals are able to sustain their polling momentum and win a fourth consecutive government, the Alberta government is preparing for that worst-case scenario. Maybe the Liberals won’t win. (Albertans can only pray that’s the case.) But if they do, […]

Politics

2 w. ago Danielle Smith says plan for Alberta's orphan well cleanup coming next month

A leaked draft government report says public funding will be used to clean up Alberta's orphan wells

Other

2 w. ago Typical Calgary homeowner to pay 8.9% property tax hike after province takes bigger share

Calgary city council will also send the Government of Alberta an invoice to recoup costs of collecting the provincial share of property taxes this year.

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta government currently preventing Picture Butte Feeders Coop from loaning funds to members

Members owe the Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative $281,266,976

Politics

2 w. ago Opinion: Let's invest tobacco settlement cash to save more Albertans' lives

Since its initial launch in 2002, the Alberta government’s highly successful commercial tobacco-reduction strategy has become the province’s most effective public health and addiction program. Smoking rates among adults and youth are now the lowest on record and have exceeded all targets. Tobacco industry advertising, sponsorship and displays are virtually a thing of the past. […]

Other

2 w. ago 'A dramatic tale:' Province defends allegations in AHS executive's wrongful dismissal lawsuit

Four key arguments in statement of defence filed in response to legal action by Athana Mentzelopoulos

Other

2 w. ago UCP government to invest $8.5B into Alberta roads, bridges, water systems

If approved, the funding would include more than $4 billion for rural projects, $2.1 billion for the Calgary region and $2 billion for the Edmonton region.

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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