4 h. ago Proposed legislation aims to modernize Alberta hunting laws: Loewen

Hunters currently cannot hunt from a wheelchair because the chairs are legally defined as a vehicle. The bill will change that.

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4 d. ago Hunters, charities and commercial drivers: Alberta budget spells out dozens of new and increased fees

Those looking to settle in Alberta, hunters, and charities are among those who will pay more due to the fees

Transport

5 d. ago Canadian passports will now arrive in 30 days or they're free

Service Canada is making Canadians a bold promise about passport renewal: If your travel document isn’t processed in 30 business days, you'll get a full refund.In addition to guaranteed processing times, Service Canada announced the launch of online passport renewal. These changes were announced on Friday, March 7, by Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech as the department aims to focus on efficiency and accountability."We are modernizing service delivery and improving the passport program to reduce wait times and costs while ensuring Canadians can access the support they need without unnecessary barriers," said Stéphane Lauzon, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Citizens' Services.In December 2024, eligible Canadians could participate in a government pilot program allowing them to renew their passport online.Starting later this year, Canadians who submit a complete passport application online, in person or by mail can expect t...

Sport

1 week ago Municipalities, rights groups concerned about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants

Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values. 

Politics

2 w. ago Bill 37: Alberta proposes licensing updates to mental health and addiction framework

Alberta is introducing new legislation that would make changes to licensing for mental health and addiction services, while giving the minister power to exempt certain people and providers from the framework. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 37 — the Mental Health Services Protection Amendment Act 2025 on Tuesday. The legislation proposes […]

Science

2 w. ago Braid: Contract scandal has ministers hunting for trouble across Alberta government

Smart ministers would do well to turn over every rock in their departments in search of potential red flags

Politics

3 w. ago Supreme Court dismisses appeal for Alberta man convicted in Metis hunter killings

The Supreme Court says it dismissed Roger Bilodeau's appeal for the same reasons outlined by the Alberta Court of Appeal in 2024, which said there was no miscarriage of justice.

Events

3 w. ago Wisconsin Republicans propose $10K income tax break for hurricane and wildfire relocations

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People who lost their homes to Hurricane Helene or California wildfires could get a sizeable tax break to move to Wisconsin. Republican legislators in the Dairy State have proposed a bill that would give anyone who moves to Wisconsin from North Carolina or Los Angeles County because they were displaced by […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta’s special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction

Seven unique hunting licences issued by the Alberta government have sold for the equivalent of C$356,000 at an auction in Utah. The Alberta Minister’s Special Licences are issued annually and exempt hunters with the highest bid from certain rules. At the 2025 Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Utah on the weekend, hunters paid US$50,000 […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta government’s special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction 

The weekend auction in Utah saw hunters pay US$50,000 each for moose and elk licences, while the mule deer licence was the most coveted and sold for US$70,000.

Politics