The Alberta government is asking rural municipalities to send letters pointing the finger at specific oil and gas companies that aren’t paying their property taxes […]
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Alberta government proposes new privacy law to safeguard personal information
The Alberta government seeks to overhaul privacy and access laws for the public sector, introducing legislation that ministers say will create the strongest privacy protections in Canada. A […]
Burned debris is starting to be cleaned up in Jasper after devastating July wildfire
For more than three months, piles of burned wreckage have sat mostly untouched behind blue fencing in Jasper, blocking off what’s left of more than […]
Over half of workers compensation claims in Alberta construction are 1st-year workers
Ahead of its safety conference this week, the Alberta Construction Safety Association is highlighting the need to address worker safety — especially for those just […]
When my dad’s wartime secrets emerged, I regretted the material things I wanted growing up
This First Person column is the experience of Margaret Thibault, who lives in Mayerthorpe, Alta. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. […]
Alberta to get 2 new provincial electoral ridings for next election
The Alberta government wants to add two provincial electoral divisions to the map for the next election to accommodate the surge in population over the […]
Inquiry into death of fighter calls for Alberta to regulate bouts, enforce stronger oversights
A judge who led a fatality inquiry into the death of fighter Tim Hague after he was knocked out in an Edmonton bout seven years ago […]
Alberta Indigenous youth call for meaningful action on reconciliation in new report
Dozens of Indigenous youth surveyed in a new national report say they don’t believe Alberta is committed to reconciliation, but they do envision a bright […]
Smaller benefit hikes coming for hundreds of thousands of Albertans relying on provincial programs
A new bill would put default limits on annual increases to the benefit payments many lower-income and disabled Albertans rely on to cover basic costs. […]
Alberta bill lays groundwork for creation of condo dispute tribunal
Proposed legislation introduced by the Alberta government Monday would set the stage for the development of a provincial tribunal dedicated to helping condominium owners and […]