Alberta

Enhancing skills to support innovation and growth in southern Alberta’s agri-food sector (Thu, 22 Oct 2026)
PrairiesCan investment will help Lethbridge Polytechnic launch new programs that better prepare skilled tradespeople to operate in the food and beverage sector
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Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution (Thu, 22 Oct 2026)
On October 18, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
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Government of Canada invests in Youth Gang Prevention in Manitoba and Alberta (Thu, 15 Oct 2026)
Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced $1.6 million in federal funding to the Joy Smith Foundation through the Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF) to support a project that will help prevent violence, gang involvement and criminal activity among at-risk and incarcerated youth aged 12 to 30 in Manitoba and Alberta.
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Federal government invests in Canadian Red Cross to support Canadians during emergencies (Fri, 09 Oct 2026)
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced more than $15.6 million through the Humanitarian Workforce Program to strengthen the Canadian Red Cross's readiness to respond when disasters occur. In May 2026, the Government renewed the Humanitarian Workforce Program and committed $108 million to strengthen Canada’s disaster response capacity. Today’s investment is the first project announced as part of that renewal, and additional projects will follow.
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The CBSA is adjusting hours of service at four land ports of entry in Alberta (Fri, 09 Oct 2026)
The CBSA has adjusted hours at 17 land crossings in Manitoba and Alberta for the change to permanent daylight saving time and to keep hours aligned with neighbouring U.S. ports of entry.
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Government of Canada supports Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity to optimize operations (Thu, 24 Sep 2026)
PrairiesCan funding of more than $194,000 will enable Banff Centre to modernize processes so it can continue to play a vibrant role in Canada’s arts scene
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Chief Mountain port of entry in Alberta closes for the season (Wed, 23 Sep 2026)
The Chief Mountain port of entry at the Canada-United States land border between Alberta and Montana is closing for the season on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). It will reopen in the spring of 2027.
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CBSA officers seize over 215 kg of cocaine from two commercial trucks at Coutts (Tue, 15 Sep 2026)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta intercepted two commercial trucks arriving from the United States and seized a combined 215.5 kg of suspected cocaine in July 2026.
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Secretary of State McLean announces funding for Alberta seniors (Wed, 09 Sep 2026)
As the cost of living continues to rise, the Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors, and to help them stay active and connected to their communities.
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Secretary of State McLean announces funding for Alberta seniors (Wed, 09 Sep 2026)
The Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors and to help them stay active and connected to their communities.
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