Skip to content

Alberta News

Alberta government announces new rules for renewables projects as moratorium ends

Alberta government announces new rules for renewables projects as moratorium ends

CALGARY — The Alberta government has laid out new rules to guide future wind and solar developments in the province as a seven-month pause on such projects comes to an end.
Alberta rural municipalities say $43M in energy industry taxes went unpaid last year

Alberta rural municipalities say $43M in energy industry taxes went unpaid last year

EDMONTON — Some energy companies are still failing to pay millions of dollars in taxes, says a survey released this week by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta. Oil and gas producers missed $43 million dollars in payments last year, the group says.
Police make arrest after woman who stopped to check on spike belt damage killed

Police make arrest after woman who stopped to check on spike belt damage killed

EDMONTON — Police have made an arrest after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run during a police chase near Edmonton. RCMP say they arrested a suspect Tuesday night in the Wainwright area.
Ottawa rejects Alberta's request to introduce new tracking for 'safer supply' drugs

Ottawa rejects Alberta's request to introduce new tracking for 'safer supply' drugs

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is rejecting a proposal from the Alberta government to consider adding a "unique chemical identifier" to the pharmaceuticals being offered to users as an alternative to street drugs.
Alberta legislature spring session begins as government prepares to release budget

Alberta legislature spring session begins as government prepares to release budget

EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature's spring session is set to start today, with health care expected to be a main focus.
Flames top Kings 4-2 to stay hot with fourth consecutive victory

Flames top Kings 4-2 to stay hot with fourth consecutive victory

CALGARY — It had been a while for Yegor Sharangovich but he finally snapped out of his goal-scoring drought on Tuesday.
Parkland Corp. sees earnings rise in fourth quarter despite lower sales

Parkland Corp. sees earnings rise in fourth quarter despite lower sales

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says it earned $86 million in its fourth quarter, up from $69 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company says earnings per diluted share were 48 cents, up from 39 cents during the same quarter the year before.
Trans Mountain's latest cost estimate climbs 10 per cent, regulatory filing shows

Trans Mountain's latest cost estimate climbs 10 per cent, regulatory filing shows

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion now estimates the project's costs will come in 10 per cent higher than its May 2023 estimate of $30.9 billion. That's according to a regulatory filing Trans Mountain Corp.
Alberta budget to allocate $20M toward planning for new Edmonton children's hospital

Alberta budget to allocate $20M toward planning for new Edmonton children's hospital

EDMONTON — The Alberta government's upcoming budget is to allocate $20 million over the next three years to advance plans for a stand-alone children's hospital in the provincial capital.
'Not consulted': Alberta health minister questions Ottawa's national pharmacare plan

'Not consulted': Alberta health minister questions Ottawa's national pharmacare plan

EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister is questioning the need for a national pharmacare plan, saying the province already has a comprehensive program for seniors, as well as for those who have low incomes and receive disability benefits.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks