1 hour 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

16 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

20 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

39 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

40 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

40 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

43 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

44 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

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

8 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

8 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

9 d. ago Alberta hires former judge to investigate health spending corruption scandal

The Alberta government says it has hired the former chief judge of the provincial court of Manitoba to investigate allegations of corruption in health procurement contracts.

Economics

1 week ago B.C. government pushes back on Alberta electricity restrictions

Sharing electricity among provinces is crucial during outages. But Alberta’s neighbours have been raising concerns about its approach

Politics