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Alberta to maintain industrial carbon price freeze for 2026, leaving Ottawa to act
The Alberta government says it will maintain a frozen industrial carbon tax price for 2026, putting the province at odds with federal rules.Premier Danielle Smith announced the freeze in May, saying A...
Sep 17, 2025
Premier Smith's Alberta Next panel town hall tour arrives in Grande Prairie
Premier Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel is in Grande Prairie tonight to brainstorm potential referendum questions aimed at wrenching more political control from Ottawa.The panel has been greeted b...
Sep 17, 2025
Big city school boards say Alberta classrooms overflowing
Some Alberta parents say they have hired tutors for their children, because classroom overcrowding is having a disastrous domino effect on learning.Kira Schulz (kee-RAH SHUHLZ) says her daughter neede...
Sep 17, 2025
Cypress County approves surplus budget on Tuesday
Cypress County council approved the 2026 budget on Tuesday with a surplus forecast.A statement from the county boasts consistent tax rates, while also seeing long-term investments in infrastructure an...
Sep 16, 2025
Alberta cabinet members travelling to Australia, Wyoming and Alaska
Three Alberta cabinet members have packed their bags for international business trips this month.Searle Turton, minister of children and family services has flown to Sydney, Australia to take in the 5...
Sep 16, 2025
Rail Safety Week a good reminder to be wary around railways
Alberta RCMP and CN Police are reminding the public to be cautious and wary around train tracks, in conjunction with national Rail Safety Week.Last year, there were 35 reported collisions at railway c...
Sep 16, 2025
Alberta changing industrial carbon tax program to recognize company investments
The Alberta government is changing its industrial carbon tax program to let companies avoid paying provincial fees based on emissions by investing in their own emissions reduction projects instead.Pre...
Sep 16, 2025
Benefits of urban hens in Medicine Hat discussed with council on Monday
Medicine Hat city council received a presentation on urban hens from Kristen Mann during Monday meeting, with her thoughts on the benefits of owning hens in the city. The benefits Mann had stated were...
Sep 16, 2025
Dr. Kim Hogarth appointed Alberta's first chief nursing officer
Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has appointed its first chief nursing officer.Dr. Kim Hogarth is the new CNO, an Alberta first, and among the first in Canada with a role focused on primary care, AHS notes ...
Sep 16, 2025
Medicine Hat council approves new location for Span West development
Medicine Hat city council has approved the sale of land in the Ranchlands area to developer Span West Building Corporation out of Saskatoon, Sask. at a reduced price of $655,000.The current list price...
Sep 16, 2025