Alberta government tables legislation to enable halal mortgage options
Paying and receiving interest is prohibited in the Islamic faith, which means traditional interest-based mortgages aren’t an option for many…
Edmonton’s next election to cost $4.8 million more with new provincial rules
Edmonton will need to spend about $4.8 million more on its next municipal election than expected because of new rules…
Whistle Stop Cafe owner launches class-action lawsuit against Alberta government over COVID-19 restrictions
The owners of the Whistle Stop Cafe is suing the Alberta government for imposing mandates on businesses during the COVID-19…
Alberta doctor sounds alarm after 7 patients contract infection from organ transplants
Bartonella quintana, an infection caused by body lice, has been found in seven organ transplant recipients in Alberta since 2022…Read…
Angry public sector unions rally at Alberta legislature for more pay, better conditions
The province is going through collective bargaining with some of the province’s largest public sector unions this year…Read More
Bargaining between the union representing health-care professionals and AHS cease after wage negotiation disputes
Bargaining between the union representing health-care professionals and Alberta Health Services has broken down after a failure to agree on…
Many Alberta farmers found relief after staring down drought. But the story doesn’t end there
Alberta farmers are busy these days, with many feeling relief after staring down dire drought warnings earlier this year. At…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith comes under fire for comments about chemtrails
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says her recent comment about chemtrails doesn’t mean she believes the United States government is…
New agency, new CEO: Recovery Alberta established with 10,000 staff
“People do not come with either mental health or physical health issues. They are completely interrelated. This will harm the…
Saturday’s letters: UCP is trying to fix health care
Health care in Alberta is broken. Chronic care has staggering long waits; the AMA points out this is reaching into…