Category Archives: Breaking News

Alberta first to add citizenship to driver's
EDMONTON - Alberta will become the first province to add Canadian citizenship information to driver's licences and provincial ID cards. The government says legislation will be introduced this fall, wi...
Jon Tupper Sep 15, 2025 Alberta Drivers License Sample, GOA Image

Nenshi vows to challenge UCP on jobs, affordability and pipelines, but not how you might expect
Alberta's new Opposition leader tells Harvard Media News he will work with municipalities and industry while rejecting separatist politics The Alberta legislature is set to reconvene next month with a...
Jon Tupper Sep 15, 2025 By Tamarack - An Institute for Community Engagement - Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146285898

Alberta names first chief nursing officer in primary care
Dr. Kim Hogarth appointed to new role at Primary Care Alberta, one of the first of its kind in Canada EDMONTON - Alberta has appointed its first chief nursing officer for primary care, a position Prim...
Jon Tupper Sep 15, 2025 Kim Hogarth, Primary Care Alberta. Linkedin Image

Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival wraps up fifth year in Fort McMurray
Thousands gather at J. Howard Pew Memorial Park for celebration of Indigenous culture, teachings and traditions FORT McMURRAY, AB. -The Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival has wrapped up for an...
Jon Tupper Sep 15, 2025 ATC Cultural Fest, 2025. Web image

That's no bull: RCMP corral runaway cattle in Coaldale
Two "dangerous and aggressive" bulls captured near schools thanks to cowboys' grit and a trusty dog COALDALE, AB- Nobody was injured after two "dangerous and aggressive" bulls made an early-morning es...
Jon Tupper Sep 14, 2025 VadimVasenin / Depositphotos.com

Centre of Hope celebrates 20 years of compassion and community in Fort McMurray
Centre of Hope marks 20 years of service in Fort McMurray FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - The Centre of Hope is celebrating 20 years of serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Fort McMurray. ...
Jon Tupper Sep 12, 2025 Centre of Hope, image via Facebook

New Indigenous Peoples' Council to advise Ottawa on national infrastructure decisions
Treaty 8 representation highlights Wood Buffalo's role in shaping national projects OTTAWA - The federal government has appointed 11 Indigenous leaders to a new council tasked with advising on fast-tr...
Jon Tupper Sep 12, 2025 Treaty 8 Official Logo

Name change coming for Alberta Health Portal
Alberta is making a minor change to how you access your health information online EDMONTON - Albertans who use the province's online health portal will soon log in under a new name as MyAHS Connect is...
Jon Tupper Sep 12, 2025 My Chart, Government of Alberta

Wildfire danger remains very high in Fort McMurray region
FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The wildfire danger in northeastern Alberta is being rated as very high heading into the weekend, with hot and dry conditions expected to continue. Alberta Wildfire has issued adv...
Jon Tupper Sep 12, 2025 Alberta Wildfire, Forecast Fire Danger Map

Alberta joins global leaders at women's shelter conference in Australia
Alberta to attend global women's shelter conference in Australia EDMONTON - Alberta's children and family services minister is heading overseas to take part in what's billed as the largest internation...
Jon Tupper Sep 11, 2025 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com








