5 h. ago Alberta invests $27.5 million to fund 16 new collegiate schools and renovate four

Alberta has announced it is funding 16 new collegiate schools and upgrading four existing ones across the province. In Budget 2025, the province allocated $27.5 million to expand collegiate school programming, which includes $6 million for operational costs and $21.5 million for school improvements. The 16 new collegiate schools that received funding will be operational […]

Economics

7 h. ago Alberta Pension Looks For New CIO Amid Push to Expand Calgary Office

Alberta Investment Management Corp. is hunting for a new chief investment officer as it carries out an overhaul that began last year when the provincial government fired the board and its top executive.

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3 d. ago Alberta to invest $1.2 million to help former military and public safety personnel rejoin the workplace

The program offers individualized assessments and customized supports based on their experiences such as peer support, career planning, job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, training and support to maintain employment.

Economics

4 d. ago 'We have to be bold': Saskatchewan, Alberta premiers on energy and restoring investor confidence

'I think we have over the next number of years, the greatest opportunity that I've seen in my lifetime,' said Scott Moe

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4 d. ago Take Back Alberta facing collection notice as it appeals $112K in Elections Alberta fines

Take Back Alberta is appealing after an Elections Alberta investigation found it violated multiple election finance laws and accepted money from out-of-province and American contributors

Politics

1 week ago Western separatism can fizzle if Ottawa listens to grievances: Ambrose

CALGARY — Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right. Ambrose, now deputy chair at TD Securities, said Tuesday there’s a feeling of resentment in Alberta and Saskatchewan. “I think […]

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1 week ago Report suggests renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment

Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta's are now the most costly.

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1 week ago Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment: report

CALGARY — A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta’s industry. Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta’s are now the most costly. Under a code of practice for solar and wind projects published last week, the Alberta […]

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1 week ago AHS lawsuit: Alberta lawyers allowed to question Mentzelopoulos on forwarded emails

The Office of the Auditor General had argued allowing Mentzelopoulos to be questioned could sacrifice the integrity of its investigation into allegations of corruption at Alberta Health Services

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2 w. ago Alberta police seize drugs, handguns in two separate investigations

In two separate investigations, Lethbridge Police Service and ALERT Calgary seized a variety of illegal drugs and multiple handguns, resulting in three people charged. Calgary Bust ALERT Calgary’s organized crime team seized three handguns and an estimated $320,000 worth of illegal drugs as part of a drug trafficking investigation that began in April. CPS assisted […]

Events

3 w. ago Alberta government extends deadline for judge’s investigation into health contracts scandal

The allegations stem from a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by the former head of Alberta Health Services.

Politics

3 w. ago Interim report for Alberta's investigation into AHS procurement delayed four months

Judge Wyant's interim report was to have been due May 30 but will now not be published until Sept. 24

Economics

3 w. ago RCMP arrest Edmonton teen allegedly connected to online terrorism network

EDMONTON — RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta teen because investigators believe the youth will commit terrorism offences. Mounties allege a 15-year-old from Edmonton was planning to commit offences related to the COM/764. They say it is a violent online network that lures youth and encourages them to commit sexual acts, self-harm and animal […]

Technology

3 w. ago Alberta renewables investment 'dampened' by uncertainty: report

Restructuring of the electricity market, legal challenge of clean electricity regulations and a 2023 pause on wind and solar projects are among the factors lowering enthusiasm

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3 w. ago Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report

CALGARY — A report from clean energy think tank Pembina Institute suggests investor confidence in Alberta’s renewables sector has been dampened by provincial policy moves. Authors of the report released Wednesday looked at the provincial electrical system operator’s queue of projects waiting to connect to the grid between 2021 and 2024. That data gave them […]

Events

3 w. ago Alberta RCMP seize drugs, guns, thousands of dollars in cash in Westlock 

Westlock RCMP invited Global News to capture a drug bust taking place on May 22 to highlight what it takes for the force to investigate crime in rural Alberta.

Events

3 w. ago Alberta auditor general argues government's questioning of Mentzelopoulos could undermine his investigation

"Allowing an organization (AHS) subject to an examination to compel a former employee to disclose what records were provided to the auditor general risks undermining the integrity of the examination," the auditor general's court filing states.

Politics

4 w. ago Alberta to invest $7 million to protect communities near wildland areas

The funding will be used to create six new teams of structural firefighters, up from the existing two

Economics

last month CN to Invest $510 Million in Alberta to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

EDMONTON, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX : CNR) (NYSE : CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $510 million CAD in Alberta, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes projects to increase intermodal capacity in Edmonton, and continued […]

Economics