July 21, 2025 Media inquiries Rural Albertans will soon have better access to doctors and care teams as 74 medical residents begin providing care and dozens of clinics expand their staff. Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Albertans receive the care they need when and where they need it. To strengthen rural health care, grants under two programs have been awarded. … Read more…
July 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON – John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement on the Liberals’ Clean Fuel Standard: “The Liberal government is again burdening farmers and producers with expensive fuel taxes while pretending Canadians won’t notice the rising costs at the grocery store. This was confirmed by a recent briefing from the Department of Agriculture … Read more…
Posted: July 21, 2025 July 18, 2025 Media inquiries Alberta’s savings trust fund jumps by $2.8 billion, hitting a record high of $30 billion. Alberta is growing the Heritage Fund for what matters most – saving for the future to ensure a strong health care system, quality education and the lowest tax environment in Canada. By investing in the Heritage Fund, … Read more…
Posted: July 21, 2025 Municipal candidates have access to early supports that will help them navigate the extraordinary role of councillor. Submitted by Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) Across Alberta, a growing number of residents have decided to run in this year’s municipal elections. A new initiative from Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is making it easier for … Read more…
Alberta’s government is releasing the 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide, which will help Albertans plan their next outdoor adventure on public lands. The 2025 Alberta Public Land Trail Guide helps outdoor enthusiasts plan ahead for their next outing to explore the province’s great outdoors, connect to the land and try something new this summer. Whether heading out for the … Read more…
Last month, we let you know that the Minister of Jobs and Families had approved Canada Post’s request to have employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) vote on our final offers for collective agreements. About the voting period Yesterday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) – the independent administrative tribunal conducting the vote – announced that voting … Read more…
By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Piikani Nation Chief Troy (Bossman) Knowlton is calling on the Alberta government and tourism bodies to support the creation of an information site near Highway 3 — a place that would showcase Piikani culture and draw travellers into Blackfoot traditional territory. Speaking at the unveiling of a new exhibit at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump on … Read more…