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09 Jul

Meta Announces $13-Billion Alberta Data Centre, Marking Largest Tech Investment in Canadian History

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has secured one of the biggest private-sector investments in Canada's history after technology giant Meta announced plans to establish its first Canadian data centre in the province. Valued at more than $13 billion, the project is expected to create thousands of jobs, strengthen Alberta's position in the artificial intelligence sector, and generate substantial long-term revenue for the provincial government. The proposed facility will be built in Sturgeon County and is projected to create over 3,000 construction jobs during development, along with around 300 permanent operational positions once the campus becomes functional. Provincial estimates suggest the project…

08 Jul

Lethbridge Home Ordered Closed After Year-Long Probe Into Alleged Drug Activity

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A residential property in north Lethbridge has been shut down by Alberta Sheriffs after authorities linked it to ongoing suspected drug-related activity, following a lengthy investigation triggered by complaints from local residents. The action was taken under the province’s Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) program, which secured a court order requiring the home at 1226 13 Avenue North to remain closed for 90 days beginning July 7. The closure is scheduled to remain in effect until October 5, while additional conditions imposed by the court will continue through October 2028. The investigation began in March 2025 after…

07 Jul

Citizen Initiative Petition on Alberta Independence Enters Verification Stage After Court Order

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The process of verifying signatures collected for Alberta’s proposed independence referendum officially began on July 6, following a direction from the Court of Appeal that allowed Elections Alberta to move ahead with the review while legal proceedings continue. The petition, titled “A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence,” seeks public support for a constitutional referendum asking whether Alberta should separate from Canada and become an independent state. Although the proposal remains the subject of an ongoing legal challenge, the court has instructed the province’s election authority to complete the signature verification process and report its findings. The petition…

07 Jul

Alberta Emerges as AI Leader After Reinventing Government Technology; Shares Open Blueprint with Other Governments

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has positioned itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence adoption in the public sector after using AI-powered systems to overhaul decades-old government technology in a fraction of the time traditionally required. The provincial government has also made its transformation model publicly available, inviting governments worldwide to adopt similar practices. According to the Alberta government, the initiative has modernised critical digital infrastructure that supports essential public services, including emergency response, registries, social benefit programs and cybersecurity. Officials say tasks that once demanded years of manual effort can now be completed within hours using advanced AI tools. As…

07 Jul

Alberta Backs Proposed Cross-Canada Oil Pipeline, Says Project Will Boost Energy Security and Economic Growth

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has welcomed Ontario's proposal for a new cross-country oil pipeline, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening Canada's energy network and improving access to domestic and international markets. The proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor would connect Hardisty, Alberta, to Sarnia, Ontario, creating a route of approximately 3,300 kilometres. The project is intended to transport Alberta crude directly to refineries in eastern Canada while also improving export opportunities through ports connected to international shipping routes. In a statement issued on Monday, Smith said the initiative would support Alberta's long-term objective of increasing oil…

06 Jul

Alberta Boosts Highway 63 Repair Budget with $15 Million Allocation for Maintenance

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced a major increase in funding for the maintenance of Highway 63, committing $15 million specifically for repairs on the crucial route as part of a broader expansion of the province’s highway maintenance budget. In a statement released on Saturday, Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen said the government is responding to public concerns over deteriorating road conditions and acknowledged the advocacy of Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche MLA Brian Jean and Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo MLA Tany Yao. The province is adding more than $22.4 million to its overall highway maintenance program, representing…

04 Jul

Alberta MLAs Head to U.S. to Boost Trade, Energy and Infrastructure Partnerships

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A delegation of Alberta legislators will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, from July 6 to 11 to strengthen economic ties with western U.S. states and promote the province’s priorities in energy, transportation, defence and cross-border trade. The visit is part of Alberta’s participation in the annual Council of State Governments (CSG) West conference, where elected representatives from western U.S. states and associate members gather to discuss regional policy, trade and infrastructure issues. Representing Alberta at this year’s meeting are Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray–Wood Buffalo and Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Northern Development; Ron…

01 Jul

Alberta to Detail Proposed 1-Million-Barrel-Per-Day West Coast Pipeline on July 2

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta is preparing to reveal new details of its proposed one-million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast, a project Premier Danielle Smith describes as a key step toward strengthening Canada’s energy security, expanding export capacity, and reducing the country’s dependence on the U.S. market. The province is expected to formally present the proposal on July 2, after postponing the announcement from Canada Day. Alberta will submit the project to the federal Major Projects Office, outlining the proposed route, anticipated economic benefits, environmental considerations, and plans for Indigenous participation and ownership. If approved, the…

27 Jun

Alberta Expands School Meal Program with $43 Million Investment to Support Students

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands more students across Alberta are set to benefit from expanded access to healthy school meals as the provincial and federal governments move ahead with the next phase of the Canada-Alberta National School Food Program. The two governments have confirmed action plans for the second and third years of the agreement, backed by nearly $43 million in joint funding aimed at strengthening school nutrition programs across the province. The initiative seeks to ensure that more children begin their school day with nutritious meals, improving both learning outcomes and overall well-being. Under the renewed funding framework, more than…

26 Jun

Calgary Police Release Photos of 15 Wanted Suspects in Major Extortion Investigation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Police Service (CPS) has released the identities and photographs of 15 individuals wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into a series of alleged extortion-related offences. Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the suspects as investigators continue efforts to dismantle organized criminal networks believed to be involved in extortion activities across the city. According to CPS, the investigation relates to incidents involving threats, intimidation, property damage, and other criminal acts that have primarily targeted members of Calgary’s South Asian business community. Police say extortion is a serious criminal offence that causes…