Alberta Archives - Page 26 of 34

05 Feb

Corporate donations form notable share of UCP fundraising in 2025

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party (UCP) collected a significant portion of its 2025 fundraising from businesses and organizations, according to newly released financial disclosures filed with Elections Alberta. Records show the UCP raised about $9.3 million last year, a figure that includes money collected through its constituency associations. Of that amount, nearly $8.9 million was formally reported in the party’s 2025 contribution filings. An analysis of the disclosures indicates that close to $7.2 million came from donors who contributed more than $250. Within this group, approximately $766,000 — or about 10.7 per cent — originated from corporate…

04 Feb

Report Warns Alberta’s Bill 11 Could Open Door to U.S.-Style Two-Tier Health Care

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta Bill 11, Canadian medicare, CCPA, dual practice model, two-tier health care

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s recently enacted Bill 11 could fundamentally alter the province’s public health-care system and pave the way for a two-tier model similar to that of the United States, according to a new report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) and the Parkland Institute. The Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), known as Bill 11, came into force on Dec. 18 and allows physicians to practise in both the public and private health-care systems under a “dual practice” model. The Alberta government has said the move is intended to ease pressure on the public…

04 Feb

RCMP Rule Out Criminal Charges in Fatal Crash That Killed Three Alberta Junior Hockey Players

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta crash, Highway 2 collision, junior hockey players killed, RCMP investigation, Stavely accident

Stavely, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) say the highway crash that claimed the lives of three Alberta junior hockey players earlier this week is believed to have been a tragic accident, with no criminal charges expected. Claresholm RCMP responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision near the town of Stavely, south of Calgary, at around 11 a.m. on Monday. The crash involved a passenger car and a semi-truck hauling gravel at the intersection of Highway 2 and Secondary Road 527. “This occurred in the northbound lane of Highway 2,” said Corporal Gina Slaney of the Alberta…

03 Feb

Three Southern Alberta Mustangs Players Killed in Tragic Highway Crash En Route to Practice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta highway crash, junior hockey tragedy, RCMP investigation, Southern Alberta Mustangs, Stavely accident

Stavley (Rajeev Sharma): Three players from the Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey team were killed Monday morning in a devastating vehicle collision while travelling to a team practice, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The crash occurred at an intersection along Highway 2 in Stavely, roughly an hour south of Calgary. RCMP said the collision involved a northbound semitruck hauling gravel and a small passenger vehicle travelling east. The victims were identified as 18-year-olds JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso, both from Kamloops, British Columbia, and 17-year-old Caden Fine of Birmingham, Alabama. All three were members of the Mustangs,…

03 Feb

Calgary Man Convicted After Tunnelling Into Neighbour’s Apartment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaAlberta crime, Ben Maize, break and enter, Calgary court, neighbour dispute, tunnel incident

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A Calgary man who dug a tunnel from his apartment into the unit of his upstairs neighbour last summer has been found guilty of break and enter following a one-day trial. Ben Maize, 47, was arrested and charged with mischief and break and enter in connection with the unusual incident, which came to light in September 2025. Maize represented himself during the trial. According to court testimony, the woman who lived in the apartment above Maize returned home on Sept. 5 to find her unit locked from the inside. Upon entering, she noticed holes in the drywall…

03 Feb

Worker Killed, Another Injured in Accident at Northern Alberta Oilsands Site; Safety Probe Launched

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta OHS investigation, Alberta oilsands, Cenovus Energy, Christina Lake North, worker death, workplace accident

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A safety investigation is underway after a workplace accident at a northern Alberta oilsands site left one worker dead and another seriously injured, provincial officials confirmed. According to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), the incident occurred on January 29 near Christina Lake, approximately 150 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. Investigators said the workers were unloading a truck when a section of pipe rolled off the vehicle and struck both individuals. One worker succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while the second sustained serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment. Cenovus Energy confirmed the incident…

01 Feb

Danielle Smith Avoids Separatism Talk, Champions Conservative Agenda at Calgary Convention

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta Premier, Calgary, Conservative Party convention, Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith showcased her political clout among federal Conservative Party faithful on Saturday, delivering a rousing speech in Calgary that leaned heavily into core conservative priorities while steering clear of the separatist debate that has dominated headlines this week. The premier received a warm reception and a standing ovation from delegates, underscoring both her popularity within conservative circles and the advantage of speaking on home turf. “It is a true pleasure to welcome Conservatives from across the country to Calgary, into the heartland of conservatism in Canada,” Smith said as she took the stage. Apart…

31 Jan

Alberta Invests $5.3 Million to Rebuild Wetlands and Strengthen Climate Resilience

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is stepping up efforts to protect communities from flooding and drought with a fresh investment aimed at restoring wetlands across the province. The provincial government has committed $5.3 million to create 67 hectares of new wetlands in central and southern Alberta, reinforcing natural water systems while supporting wildlife and local ecosystems. Funded through the Wetland Replacement Program, the initiative covers seven projects that will convert degraded or altered landscapes into fully functioning wetlands. Officials say the restored areas — together spanning roughly five times the size of West Edmonton Mall — will play a critical role…

31 Jan

Alberta Invites Nominations to Celebrate Champions of Senior Care

nishuthapar10 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has opened nominations for the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards, calling on communities to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors across the province. The annual awards honour exceptional service and dedication to improving the well-being, inclusion and quality of life of older Albertans. Individuals, businesses and non-profit groups whose work supports seniors are eligible for recognition. Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Jason Nixon said seniors play a vital role in Alberta’s communities and deserve strong support networks. He noted that the awards provide a…

31 Jan

Alberta Expands High-Speed Internet Reach to Hundreds of Rural Communities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to bring high-speed internet to hundreds of additional rural and remote communities as part of its ongoing push to close the digital gap across the province. With the latest round of broadband funding, connectivity will soon be extended to 759 more communities, benefiting tens of thousands of households. Provincial officials said the new phase of projects, supported through the Universal Broadband Fund, will provide reliable high-speed internet access to about 83,000 additional homes. The expansion marks a significant step toward ensuring that residents outside major cities are no longer left behind in an increasingly…