Alberta breaks record for housing starts

Data from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation has revealed that there were 13,560 new housing starts in the first four months of 2024—an over 60% increase from the same period last year—putting Alberta on track for a record year of housing development likely to continue into the future.

Arson season kicks off with a bang

As of last night, the largest wildfire, which is at Fort McMurray, is officially out of control and has been deemed “EXTREME” by the Alberta government, with an evacuation order being issued over the weekend along with a number of restrictions.

Smith expands railways to connect Alberta

The idea of expanding railways within Alberta has been floated for over a decade and a half, but Premier Danielle Smith says the time to act on a comprehensive railway plan is now, especially given the massive and historic migration to the province.

RCMP “on the brink” of collapse in Alberta: Report

Following news from the Management Advisory Board that the RCMP is “stretched thin”, Minister Ellis expressed his deep concerns, saying that it’s time for Alberta to have an independent provincial police agency to address the gaps left by Ottawa.