Category Archives: News
Europe signals interest in Canadian oil and gas exports
European Parliament president says EU is looking across the Atlantic as it moves away from Russian energy Ottawa - The European Parliament's president says there is a market in Europe for Canadian oil...
Sep 10, 2025 Official flag of he European Union. Web image
Alberta Ombudsman reports record complaints in past year
Annual report highlights systemic flaws in government programs and lack of follow-through on key recommendations EDMONTON - Alberta's Ombudsman says his office handled a record number of complaints ov...
Sep 10, 2025
Government backs training programs to tackle labour shortages in province
Alberta Industry Skills grant to train nearly 900 workers in high-demand fields EDMONTON - Alberta's government is investing more than $5 million in training programs to address labour shortages and b...
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Latest premier popularity poll shows a huge drop for Quebec's Legault, Smith Drops Slightly
REGINA-Once hailed as the most popular premier in Canada, Quebec's Franois Legault is now facing a dramatic fall from grace. According to new polling data from the Angus Reid Institute, only 22% of Qu...
Sep 09, 2025
Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival marks 5th anniversary in new Fort McMurray location
Event to feature Dene hand games, storytelling, traditional village and student programming FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Athabasca Tribal Council will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its cultural festi...
Sep 09, 2025 ATC Cultural Fest, 2025. Web image
Alberta government urges teachers to return to bargaining table as impasse drags on
Union says talks stalled until concerns are taken more seriously; ATA to hold member webinars next week EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says the province remains committed to reaching a fair dea...
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Downtown landmark Mitchell's Café closing its doors after decades of memories
Beloved downtown caf Mitchell's to close after more than 30 years FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A beloved fixture of downtown Fort McMurray is preparing to say goodbye. Mitchell's Caf, known for its hearty sou...
Sep 09, 2025 Mitchell’s Café Downtown. Web image
Fort McMurray offers free hazardous waste and electronics drop-off Sept. 13
Fort McMurray to host free hazardous waste and electronics roundup Sept. 13 FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Residents can drop off old electronics, household chemicals and other hazardous items at a free colle...
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Teachers' group says Alberta's revised book ban still unnecessary government overreach
Teachers' group calls Alberta book ban revisions an 'improvement,' but still government overreach EDMONTON - The Alberta Teachers' Association says the province's revised school library rules provide ...
Sep 08, 2025 stevanovicigor / Depositphotos.com
Alberta revises school library rules to target explicit images, not written descriptions
Alberta rewrites school library rules after uproar over banned books EDMONTON - Alberta has revised its rules on books in schools to ban works with explicit images of sexual acts, but not written desc...
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