Alberta Government
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Alberta government to end DEI public sector hiringA government bill has been tabled that, if passed, would prohibit a number of public bodies from using DEI policies to make hiring decisions.PoliticsOct 27
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Calgary woman feeling stuck as Home Services for Seniors eligibility runs outThe eligibility changes for Alberta's Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program has left some folks without a helpful service that provides housekeeping and yardwork.HealthAug 12
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Alberta seeks proposals for gambling addiction services as part of iGaming launchThe province says it's looking to fund services that will be in addition to what's available through Recovery Alberta, such as 21-day bed-based treatment programs.HealthAug 12
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Alberta government prepares for 2026 wildfire season, introduces new support programForestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says more than 550 firefighters have been hired for this year. He has also introduced a new mutual aid incentive program for municipalities.FireMay 4
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Alberta increases fines for distracted driving, other traffic offences by up to 50%Starting March 13 in Alberta, fines for a slew of traffic offences ranging from speeding to distracted driving will increase by anywhere from 30 to 50 per cent.TrafficMar 13
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Alberta launches municipal inspection into Calgary’s handling of Bearspaw feeder mainThe Alberta government will announce next steps in its review of Calgary's water system, as city crews work to repair damaged sections of the Bearspaw feeder main this month.CanadaMar 13
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Alberta government ends funding for Edmonton housing programSocial services minister Jason Nixon said this program wasn't seeing the results other programs were and the decision was made to move the money where it would be better used.CanadaMar 11
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Thousands of Alberta government employees return to offices as hybrid work plan endsThe province said it’s time to bring the 12,000 or so Alberta government workers with hybrid arrangements back to the office to strengthen collaboration and service delivery.PoliticsFeb 2
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Protest campaign planned as Alberta government workers return to office: unionAlberta’s 9,000 unionized provincial employees are going back to the office full time starting this weekend, but not without a brown bag protest.PoliticsJan 29
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Alberta government to review Calgary’s water system after feeder main breaksAlberta's municipal affairs minister is requesting that the City of Calgary hand over all relevant documents and materials related to the feeder main break by Jan. 27.CanadaJan 15
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