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Alberta sees investment in sports tourism, is home to 12 major sporting events in 2025

Alberta sees investment in sports tourism, is home to 12 major sporting events in 2025

These sporting events include seven national and four international competitions that have been made possible to be hosted in Alberta thanks to a $1.2 million commitment from the government in the Major Sport Event grant program. 
Alberta cadets honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Alberta cadets honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Gabriel Keith and Ryan Van Bostelen were recognized for their commitment to citizenship and community. 
Alberta government freezes industrial carbon price amid U.S. tariffs

Alberta government freezes industrial carbon price amid U.S. tariffs

The Alberta government announced on Monday that it would freeze the current rate of $95 per tonne of emissions in hopes of providing relief to a range of economic sectors across the province.
UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions after rally-goers call for action and ‘meaningful consultation’

UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions after rally-goers call for action and ‘meaningful consultation’

More than a dozen members of the NDP caucus challenged the UCP on Alberta’s lack of accessibility legislation, its dollar support for people with disabilities, and its approach to housing, health care and home care.
Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain

Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain

Some are hoping a wave of separatist sentiment in Alberta will put wind in the sails of Quebec’s own independence movement.
Alberta-born rugby player travels to New Zealand for elite camp

Alberta-born rugby player travels to New Zealand for elite camp

Alberta-born Caleb Graham will be in New Zealand until June, and for the next eight weeks he will be put through an exhaustive, round-the-clock training schedule.
Alberta curler encouraged by Best of the West appearance, despite finals loss

Alberta curler encouraged by Best of the West appearance, despite finals loss

2025 was the third year in a row Nathan Molberg has appeared in the SGI Best of the West tournament. Despite the finals loss, he found the weekend to be successful.
AIWC putting on 'Baby Shower' Fundraiser for orphaned wildlife

AIWC putting on 'Baby Shower' Fundraiser for orphaned wildlife

This May, the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is organizing its annual Baby Shower Fundraiser for orphaned animals.
Cyclist airlifted to hospital after incident in Kananaskis

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after incident in Kananaskis

A cyclist has been flown to a Calgary hospital after being found lying on a road in Kananaskis, west of Diamond Valley.
Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws

Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws

The report says the Alberta government has put unnecessary restrictions and limitations on requests in an attempt to make fulfilling them easier.
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