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Alberta Launches Free Dental Care Program for Low-Income Seniors

The Alberta government has launched a new dental care program providing free comprehensive dental coverage to...

Hockey Day in Alberta Puts Indigenous Players and Programs in the Spotlight

Hockey Day in Alberta 2026 has turned its spotlight on Indigenous players and hockey programs, celebrating the deep...

Opinion: The Digital Divide Is a Democratic Deficit

In an era when government services, public consultations, and democratic participation increasingly happen online, the...

Calgary Film Industry Booms as Alberta Tax Credit Attracts Major Productions

Alberta’s enhanced film and television tax credit has attracted a record $800 million in production spending to the...

Electric Vehicle Sales in Alberta Triple as Charging Network Expands

EVs now account for 12 per cent of new vehicle registrations as infrastructure catches up to demand.

Alberta Municipalities Confront Premier Smith Over Frozen Community Support Funding

WestNet Analysis: Gaps in Alberta’s Lobbying Registry Leave Public in the Dark on Industry Influence

A WestNet News analysis of Alberta’s lobbying registry has found significant gaps in disclosure requirements that...

Federal Election 2025: Alberta Delivers Dominant Conservative Sweep

Alberta voters have delivered a decisive result in the 2025 federal election, electing Conservative candidates in 32 of...

Alberta's Population Tops 5 Million for First Time in History

Interprovincial migration and international immigration drive fastest growth rate in Canada.

Alberta Oil Production Hits Record High Even as Economic Diversification Accelerates

Alberta’s oil production reached a record 3.9 million barrels per day in August, even as the province’s non-energy...

Alberta Faces Worst Teacher Shortage in a Generation as Rural Schools Struggle to Fill Positions

Alberta’s education system is grappling with its most severe teacher shortage in a generation, with over 1,400...

Alberta Introduces Universal School Lunch Program

Province allocates $300 million annually to feed every public school student amid child poverty concerns.

Southern Alberta Faces Worst Drought in Decades as Water Restrictions Expand

Southern Alberta is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, prompting Calgary to implement Stage 2 outdoor...

Calgary Startup Acquired by Google in $800 Million Deal

AI-powered energy optimization company Neo Grid becomes largest tech acquisition in Alberta history.

Calgary Ranked Canada's Best City for Young Professionals

Affordability, job growth, and lifestyle propel Alberta's largest city to top of national ranking.