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Albertans can now give feedback on provincial budget
Albertans can now give direct feedback on the provincial government's budget.The 2026 budget survey closes Jan. 15, and can be found here.Folks can also participate in a telephone town hall hosted by ...
Nov 14, 2025
Alberta paramedics, other health professionals to vote on mediated agreement
Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, are set to vote on a new mediator recommended contract after bargaining resumed this week.The Health Sciences Association of Alber...
Nov 14, 2025
NDP to propose minimum wage hike as latest living wage figures rise again
If Alberta's Official Opposition, the NDP, has its way, an increase to the provincial minimum wage would be approved in the legislature on Nov. 17.Their proposed Bill 201 will be put forth just days a...
Nov 14, 2025
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada's recent loss of its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government did what it could to remind people to get vaccinated.Smith says many of the...
Nov 14, 2025
Bow Island and other areas in Alberta set a new temperature record
A weather summary issued by Environment Canada at 1:22 a.m. on Nov. 14 said several areas in Alberta set daily maximum temperature records on Nov. 13.The areas with new records include:Bow Island area...
Nov 14, 2025
Maple Creek's Parsonage in top spot heading into PBR Canada National Finals
The Professional Bull Riders Canada National Finals are in Edmonton this weekend, and Maple Creek's Jared Parsonage sits in the top spot heading into the event.He won the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Octo...
Nov 13, 2025
Province topping up supports for shelter spaces
Alberta's government says it's providing an additional $1.8 million this winter to support the operation of hundreds of temporary winter shelter spaces in communities across the province to help ensur...
Nov 13, 2025
Alberta RCMP share online safety tips
Alberta RCMP are sharing online safety tips this month. Though the internet and social media are commonplace, Mounties remind you that it's important to remember that online activities can have real l...
Nov 13, 2025
$67,000 worth of drugs seized in Medicine Hat
A significant drug bust has been made in southern Alberta.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says it has arrested two people after a pair of homes in Medicine Hat were searched on Frida...
Nov 13, 2025
Medicine Hat council is set to make a decision to demolish the former Riverside School building
The Municipal Planning Commission has approved a development permit application to demolish the former Riverside School building. Medicine Hat city council will now decide whether the demolition will ...
Nov 12, 2025