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Alberta farmers pleased, anxious after province pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits
Alberta animal farmers are pleased but anxious for updates after the provincial government paused new limits on annual on-farm slaughter sales.
First Nation seeks court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
The Siksika Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining.
Alberta names provincial police force, appoints former Calgary officer as first chief
Alberta's government has named its own provincial police force and announced its first chief.
Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill
Judgement puts on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
Alberta posts surplus of $8.3B in 2024-25 fiscal year
The final numbers are in on last years' Alberta budget, and the bottom-line figure is an $8.3-billion surplus.
Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher
After a separatist candidate received nearly 18 per cent of the vote in a recent Alberta byelection, Danielle Smith said it's Ottawa's responsibility to quell separatist sentiment within the province.
Alberta panel formed to fight federal overreach questioned over proposed cuts to newcomers
Two members of Alberta's new $2-million panel fighting federal overreach say they aren't responsible for the messaging and ideas on the panel's website, including a suggestion to end social supports for some newcomers.
Alberta lawyer gives up licence, admits to improper relationship with complainant
A panel of law society benchers accepted the former Lethbridge Crown prosecutor's resignation at a hearing, along with an agreed statement of facts that included his admission to engaging in the relationship.
Most Albertans will have to pay for COVID-19 shots starting this fall, province says
Alberta's government says residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Alberta to explore injecting oilsands tailings deep underground as disposal option
The Alberta government says it is considering letting oil companies inject wastewater deep underground as a way to manage the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oilsands.