69 h. ago Alberta putting $17 million toward planning urgent care centres

Alberta's Minister of Health said on Friday that the province is planning to establish nine new urgent care centres across the province.

Economics

2 d. ago Airdrie to receive second urgent care centre as province commits $17 million across Alberta

Airdrie is Alberta’s largest municipality to not have its own hospital

Economics

4 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

4 d. ago Pediatric care underfunded and putting kids at risk: Alberta Medical Association

The AMA says nearly half of pediatricians are considering retirement and that a quarter of them are thinking of leaving Alberta or reducing patient care responsibilities.

Society

4 d. ago Pediatric care in Alberta underfunded and putting kids at risk: medical association

CALGARY — Alberta doctors are warning of “catastrophic” consequences for children’s physical and mental health if the province doesn’t boost funding for pediatric care. The Alberta Medical Association says nearly half of pediatricians are considering retirement and that a quarter of them are thinking of leaving Alberta or reducing patient care responsibilities. It blames the […]

Society

6 d. ago Senate will question U.S. intelligence officials after war plans accidentally leaked to journalist

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s top intelligence officials face Congress this week to offer their first testimony in office about the threats facing the United States and tackle urgent questions about the security breach that unfolded when war plans were mistakenly leaked to a journalist. FBI Director Kash Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director […]

Events

9 d. ago Urgent care at East Edmonton Health Centre temporarily closed due to water leak

A water leak has forced the closure of urgent care operations at the East Edmonton Health Centre at least until Monday, says Alberta Health Services (AHS). Regular operations at the 7910 112 Ave. location are expected to resume on Monday at 5 p.m., said a news release from AHS Friday night. Health Link at 811 […]

Science

1 week ago Poilievre calls Smith’s oilpatch demands ‘reasonable,’ challenges Carney to disclose foreign oil investments

Smith put out a list of nine non-negotiable demands, concerning Alberta’s oil and gas sector, shortly after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney

Transport

1 week ago Smith says changes to Alberta infrastructure defence law will prevent any ‘interference from Ottawa’

The amendments would put a firewall around Alberta's energy sector by declaring oil and gas production sites and facilities housing emissions data as essential infrastructure

Economics

1 week ago Energy CEOs to Canadian leaders: An urgent plan to strengthen economic sovereignty

CEOs representing Canada’s energy industry released a letter to Canadian federal political leaders outlining an urgent action plan to strengthen Canadian economic sovereignty, through our energy industry. The open letter calls for a rapid, dramatic regulatory restructuring to enable investment in critical oil and natural gas infrastructure across Canada. OTTAWA, Ontario, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE […]

Politics

2 w. ago Hitmen suffer setback in chase for first place with loss to Oil Kings

The Calgary Hitmen saw their five-game win streak snapped in an 8-4 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, The Western Hockey League Battle of Alberta started with Marshall Finnie putting Edmonton on the board early. Ethan Moore responded with a power-play goal for the Hitmen. However, Lucas Sawchyn’s goal gave […]

Other

2 w. ago Alberta has nearly six times the natural gas it thought, putting Canada among world’s top 10

'We're Texas-sized as far as gas goes; we've got some big numbers' — Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean

Other

2 w. ago Alberta puts $2M towards planning for Edmonton hospital capacity increase

The funding plan calls for the construction of a new tower that would hold up to 350 inpatient beds at both the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals

Economics

3 w. ago Plan International Canada calls for urgent investment in girls’ equality this International Women’s Day

Amid increasing threats to girls’ health, education and safety, the leading children’s rights organization emphasizes the need to protect hard-won progress TORONTO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, girls and young women around the world face escalating threats to their equality. Underscoring the importance of supporting girls […]

Society