41 h. ago Alberta parents, schools brace for impact ahead of provincewide teachers’ strike

With a threatened strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers scheduled to start on Monday, parents, students, and others affected by the strike are scrambling to make last minute plans.

Society

42 h. ago Province cracking down on 'fraudulent behaviour' in Alberta's trucking industry: Dreeshen

Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said the province has shut down five driving schools and 13 trucking companies

Transport

44 h. ago Opinion: Risky, rewarding Alberta Next panels offer pressure

At a time when most political leaders prefer scripted announcements, photo ops, and handpicked roundtables, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has taken a different approach. She’s showing up to hear from people — unscripted and in-person. Through the Alberta Next panel, Smith has been touring the province to hear directly from Albertans about the future of […]

Other

68 h. ago Premature baby dies from measles in Alberta as cases throughout province near 2,000

An infant born prematurely died shortly after being born, after its mother contracted measles during pregnancy, Alberta's health minister said.

Events

4 d. ago Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest

Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The provinces have tied their increases to Canada’s steadily growing consumer price index, which is an indicator of inflation. Ontario’s minimum wage is now $17.60 per hour, […]

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4 d. ago Minimum wage raised in 5 provinces, with Alberta now the lowest

Five provinces have raised the minimum wage in a move poised to help support workers facing affordability issues, while Alberta held firm and is now the lowest rate nationally.

Other

4 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith appeals to Alberta teachers — 'Call off your strike'

'Call it off,' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as she asks the province's teachers to deep-six the strike

Other

4 d. ago With no new contract talks planned, Alberta teachers appear poised to go on strike

With no new talks planned and the provincial government and teachers trading blame, it appears Alberta's 51,00 teachers are poised to walk off the job next week.

Other

4 d. ago Alberta premier defends decision not to increase province’s minimum wage, set to be lowest in Canada

Starting Wednesday, Alberta will have the lowest minimum wage in Canada. The $15 per hour wage hasn't been increased since Rachel Notley's NDP government hiked it in 2018.

Other

4 d. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel closes out tour with tense Calgary town hall

The Equi-Plex events centre at Spruce Meadows in south Calgary was packed Monday evening as Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel held the last town hall on its province-wide tour.

Other

6 d. ago Results coming in Alberta teachers' vote on tentative deal with province

Alberta Teachers' Association members voted over the weekend in advance of a possible strike Oct. 6

Other

8 d. ago Alberta legislating authority to ignore international agreements signed by Canada

Sam Blackett, Premier Danielle Smith's press secretary, said Alberta's legislation would be similar to a long-standing legislative framework in place in Quebec.

Society

1 week ago Thursday's letters: Focus on health care, education, economy

Danielle Smith has been on three trips, that I know of, to promote Alberta interests. I don’t see any difference. She wants to ban books, keep her focus on transgender kids, even threatening the use of the notwithstanding clause, an APP to replace the CPP, a provincial police force, and sovereignty for Alberta. Where do […]

Science

1 week ago Alberta government, teachers reach tentative contract: finance minister

It appears a strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers may have been avoided after the province's finance minister announced that a tentative new contract agreement has been reached.

Politics

1 week ago Infrastructure and service shortfalls make province's planned tax breaks tough to deliver: Alberta Municipalities

'Show me where and how you're going to do that, not just using catch phrases for a headline' ABMunis president Tyler Gandam said of the province's push for municipalities to limit property tax increases

Economics

1 week ago Privacy watchdogs say TikTok’s efforts to protect kids were ’inadequate’

OTTAWA — TikTok’s efforts to keep children off the platform and prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information were “inadequate” but the company is taking steps to address concerns, federal and provincial privacy authorities said Tuesday. The federal, Quebec, Alberta and B.C. privacy commissioners released the results of their joint investigation into […]

Society

2 w. ago Danielle Smith directs jobs minister to secure provincial control over immigration

In a new mandate letter given to Joseph Schow, Danielle Smith said Alberta needs more control over immigration to ensure the province sees sustainable levels of newcomers.

Politics

2 w. ago Tainted salami outbreak that caused many illnesses in Ontario is finally over

Salami lovers can breathe a sigh of relief after a months-long salmonella outbreak in Canada appears to be over.The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced on Tuesday that its investigation into salami and cacciatore brand salmonella outbreaks has been closed."The outbreak appears to be over, and the investigation has been closed," the agency stated.According to PHAC, people became sick between mid-April and early August 2024. Altogether, there were 90 cases of salmonella illnesses across four provinces:British Columbia (one)Alberta (69)Manitoba (one)Ontario (19)Of the reported cases, 10 people were hospitalized, and there were no deaths."Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled products were served," reads the notice.Recall notices for several salami and cacciatore brands were issued between June and August due to the salmonella outbreak.In early June,...

Sport

2 w. ago Immigration lawyer, critics raise concerns about citizenship marker on Alberta ID

EDMONTON — Critics are questioning what problem the Alberta government’s move to add mandatory citizenship markers to provincial identification aims to solve, and say it opens the door to potential privacy breaches and discrimination. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Monday the move is all about streamlining services and preventing election fraud. Zool Suleman, a Vancouver-based […]

Other

2 w. ago Gunter: Threatened Alberta teacher strike about pay, no matter what ATA says

The province believes the Talking Points document is so rife with errors that the province has filed a complaint with the Alberta Labour Relations Board charging the union with bargaining in bad faith.

Events