12 h. ago Alberta government seeking advice to tackle violence and aggression in schools

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says it's a serious problem as learning disruptions and mental health concerns are becoming more and more common.

Politics

16 h. ago Alberta launches new task force to tackle aggression in schools

"We have heard loud and clear from teachers, EAs and other professionals that we need to take some additional steps to address complexity and aggression in the classroom."

Society

45 h. ago TAIT: Alberta needs to reverse decision to claw back Canadian Disability Benefit

The Alberta government has a glorious opportunity to admit a mistake — and, most significantly, send a ringing message to Albertans with disabilities matter and are respected. A big ask? Absolutely. But what gets accomplished if we do not set expectations high … including asking? When the federal government announced the Canadian Disability Benefit, to […]

Other

69 h. ago Bell: 'It's lunacy' — Alberta pushes Carney to drop Liberal electric vehicle fantasy

'Straight-up lunacy.' That's how the Alberta government sees the Carney government's take on electric vehicles

Transport

3 d. ago Groups secure injunction pausing Alberta government's transgender health

Alberta government legislation preventing doctors in the province from providing gender-affirming care to minors has been paused under a court judgment released Friday. The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta decision granted an injunction application led by Egale Canada and the Skipping Stone Foundation. Justice Allison Kuntz, in her written decision granting the temporary injunction, […]

Politics

7 d. ago Alberta Teachers' Association says class sizes, supports are priorities in negotiations

'We've been the least-funded school jurisdiction in terms of student expenditure for a while,' Jason Schilling said

Other

9 d. ago Opinion: To build Alberta, we must protect our innovation funding

As the federal government looks to fast-track nation-building projects and critical infrastructure, Alberta’s experience and technical expertise in advancing major projects that balance decarbonization and economic development must be leveraged. Even more notably, Alberta is actually one of the best places to dream up new ways of developing Canada sustainably. But the province must maintain […]

Other

1 week ago Opinion: In Alberta’s grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price

Starting in July, Canadians with disabilities are due to start receiving an extra $200 per month — except in Alberta, where that additional income will instead flow to the provincial government. The federal Canada Disability Benefit is designed to address poverty and enhance financial security for working-age individuals with disabilities. Its primary goal is to […]

Economics

1 week ago Call for change: Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers meet to talk energy, agriculture

In a news release titled 'Alberta and Saskatchewan united in call for change,' the province said the government caucuses of Alberta and Saskatchewan are meeting in Lloydminster.

Society

1 week ago Alberta government PR branch moved under Premier Danielle Smith’s office

Alberta’s government has quietly transferred responsibility for its communications wing to the premier’s office, greatly expanding the size and budget of the executive council.

Politics

1 week ago Alberta government commits $50M to bolster tailings pond reclamation technology

The funding challenge will cover up to 50 per cent of a project’s cost, to a maximum of $15 million

Politics

1 week ago Breakenridge: Premier in lockstep with U.S. 'failure of policy and science'

Apparently, Alberta’s government is more interested in RFK’s guidance than that of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization

Events

2 w. ago Former AHS CEO asks for speedy ruling in lawsuit against Alberta government

Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former CEO of AHS, has applied for a summary judgment on the legality of her January firing, which would avoid sending the case to trial.

Politics

3 w. ago OPINION: Governments must prioritize energy infrastructure — including pipelines 

In a recent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, the provincial premiers discussed major infrastructure and energy projects to be fast-tracked through a new federal approval process. While the general sentiment was that the meeting was productive and collaborative, the British Columbia government seemingly shot down Alberta’s proposed pipeline to B.C.’s northern coast. This political […]

Politics

3 w. ago Opinion: Will Alberta government heed its own findings on fish poisoned by coal mining?

Another piece of research has just revealed the contamination of trout and mountain whitefish in Crowsnest Lake with selenium, derived from the legacy Tent Mountain coal strip mine (Fish remain high in selenium long after mountaintop coal mines close, Government of Alberta, 2025). Scientists from the Government of Alberta have confirmed that “Fish in Crowsnest […]

Politics

3 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Schools have a duty to remove, or strictly control, sexually graphic content in books

Should library books with graphic content (words or pictures) be banned from school libraries, as the government of Alberta is considering? The simple answer is ‘Yes.’ I would vigorously defend the right of public libraries to lend graphic content to patrons — with proper age restrictions, of course. Freedom of conscience, freedom of expression and overall […]

Society

3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Alberta evacuations continue | Indigenous groups urging government for support | How to get evacuation payments

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: B.C. fire cross into Alberta | Indigenous groups urging government for support | How to get evacuation payments

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

3 w. ago ‘Very active’ hunt for Toronto shooting suspects underway, chief says

Toronto police are “laser focused” on tackling gun violence after a shooting Tuesday night left one person dead and five others hurt, chef Myron Demkiw says.

Events

3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: How to register for evacuee payments in Alberta | Government of Canada matching Red Cross donations for Saskatchewan, Manitoba

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events