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Province seeks feedback on AISH replacement program

Province seeks feedback on AISH replacement program

The province says its public engagement will focus on five topics: Program eligibility; applications, adjudication and appeals; benefits, income and asset exemptions; employment supports and expectations; and client transitions.
Alberta introduces new levy framework for AI data centres

Alberta introduces new levy framework for AI data centres

A new levy on large-scale data centres is coming to Alberta.
No rush on new crude oil pipelines, Trans Mountain chief executive says

No rush on new crude oil pipelines, Trans Mountain chief executive says

Officials say at the rate production has been growing, existing pipelines out of Alberta are on track to fill up around 2027 as they're currently configured.
Heat warnings span Alberta, parts of Saskatchewan with daytime highs above 30 C

Heat warnings span Alberta, parts of Saskatchewan with daytime highs above 30 C

Environment Canada says the warnings in Alberta span from the most northern parts of the province in High Level, to areas near the Canada-U.S. border.
Premier Smith's Alberta Next panel heading to Lloydminster for fifth town hall

Premier Smith's Alberta Next panel heading to Lloydminster for fifth town hall

The panel's town halls have been aimed at addressing grievances that Smith says are inspiring separatist sentiment.
Premier Smith draws approval, punts criticism at Fort McMurray town hall

Premier Smith draws approval, punts criticism at Fort McMurray town hall

The panel is gathering feedback for potential referendum questions. Smith has said it also aims to address grievances with the federal government that are inspiring separatist sentiment.
Minister calls for feds to abandon EV mandate timeline

Minister calls for feds to abandon EV mandate timeline

Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz said the immediate goal for next year is unattainable.
'Without precedent': Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancels hearing for coal mine

'Without precedent': Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancels hearing for coal mine

The hearings had been scheduled for a proposed underground coal mine in Grande Cache in Alberta, owned by Summit Coal Inc., which would produce about 3,562 tonnes of coal per day.
Another Black Widow found in Alberta home

Another Black Widow found in Alberta home

Despite recent appearances in Airdrie, Black Widow spiders are not considered aggressive.
Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

A record 214 people ran in the Alberta riding and voters were required for the first time ever to write the name of their preferred candidate on a blank ballot, with booklets listing the candidates made available at voting stations.
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