Alberta News

1. New hub for artists living with disabilities in Calgary receives federal support

   Calgary’s art scene will be more vibrant and inclusive with a new space for the National accessArts Centre (NaAC). The Multidisciplinary Disability and Community Arts Hub (MDCAH) will provide a sustainable space for artists living with disabilities to shine.

2. The governments of Canada and Alberta sign an agreement to address unsheltered homelessness

   Today, the federal government and the province of Alberta announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).

3. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Calgary

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, Dr. Stephanie Chipeur, Chair of the NaAC Board of Directors, and Jung-Suk (JS) Ryu, President and CEO of the National accessArts Centre.

4. Media Advisory: Homelessness Funding Announcement in Alberta

   Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI) with Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre and the Honourable Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Government of Alberta.

5. Minister Duguid announces federal investments to grow the performing arts sector in Alberta

   PrairiesCan funding of more than $8.3 million will support the sustainability and vibrancy of performing arts organizations in Edmonton and Calgary

6. Backgrounder: Minister Duguid announces federal investments to grow the performing arts sector in Alberta

   PrairiesCan is investing $8,356,420 in non-repayable funding for 13 projects in Alberta through the Prairie Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI).

7. NEW funding opportunities: Canada Water Agency invites applications for actions aimed at freshwater protection and sustainability

   Freshwater protection and sustainability start with empowering local initiatives focused on taking action. Investing in partner-led projects for environmental protection, restoration, and conservation bolsters Canada’s clean-growth economy and ensures sustainable freshwater resources for future generations.

8. Government of Canada investments bolster business, housing and tourism recovery in Jasper

   Federally funded initiatives will provide temporary retail locations for local businesses, advance affordable housing units, enable efficient construction activities, and help grow tourism

9. Minister Duguid to announce federal investments to support the performing arts in Alberta

   The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce investments to support the sustainability and growth of Alberta performing arts organizations.

10. Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in Alberta

    The federal government is partnering with The Mustard Seed and NiGiNan Housing Ventures and investing more than $2.6 million to support Veteran homelessness in Alberta.

11. Minister Duguid to announce federal assistance for initiatives to bolster economic activity and rebuilding efforts in Jasper

    The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, will announce federal support for business, construction and tourism initiatives to bolster economic activity and rebuilding efforts in Jasper.

12. Federal investments to launch and expand tourism experiences across Alberta

    PrairiesCan invests more than $2.9 million in nine local projects to strengthen tourism and cultural experiences across Alberta

13. Backgrounder: Federal investments to launch and expand tourism experiences across Alberta

    PrairiesCan is investing over $2.9 million in nine Alberta tourism projects through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP).

14. Media Advisory: Housing and Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement with Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, Laura Campbell, Senior Director Health and Wellness, The Mustard Seed, and Jen Caron, Wellness and Engagement Manager, NiGiNan Housing Ventures.

15. Minister Duguid announces federal investments to accelerate value-added agriculture across Alberta

    More than $1.8 million through PrairiesCan will enhance the capacity of Alberta ag businesses to enter new markets and help advance innovative technologies

16. CBSA firearm seizure leads to conviction and prohibition order for U.S. traveller

    CBSA seizes loaded handgun from U.S. traveller at Coutts, AB, leading to criminal conviction and firearm prohibition order.

17. Driftpile Cree Nation signs agreement with Canada supporting First Nations jurisdiction over child and family services

    Today, Chief Dwayne Laboucan, the elected Council of Driftpile Cree Nation, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, signed a service delivery agreement affirming Driftpile Cree Nation’s inherent right to self-governance over its children, youth, and families. This agreement supports the implementation of Driftpile Cree Nation’s Mihtatakaw Sîpiy Awasak Wiyasiwêwin (Driftpile River Children’s Law), using the framework provided by An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.

18. CBSA officers seize combined 228 kg of illegal narcotics at Coutts port of entry in two separate incidents

    Today, the CBSA announced the interception of 186 kg of methamphetamine and 42 kg of cocaine from two commercial trucks seeking entry into Canada at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta.

19. Death of an inmate from Edmonton Institution

    On February 21, 2025, Evan Foureyes, an inmate from Edmonton Institution, died while in our custody.

20. Government of Canada to make an announcement about improving access to mental health services for Black Canadians

    The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an announcement about improving access to mental health services for Black Canadians.

21. 2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients: Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band's Public Works Team

    Today, in recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced as the 2024 recipients of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award at the Assembly of First Nations’ National Housing and Infrastructure Conference held in Calgary, Alberta.

22. Upgrades for Saddle Lake Cree Nation’s cultural centre building and main road bridge

    Upgrades to an events and cultural facility and to the bridge structure along the main road will help improve a community area in Alberta, thanks to a combined investment of more than $5 million from the federal government and Saddle Lake Cree Nation.

23. Backgrounder: Federal government invests in rural transit solutions across Alberta

    Le gouvernement fédéral investit plus de 3,4 millions de dollars dans le cadre du Fonds pour des solutions dans le transport en commun en milieu rural (FSTCMR) pour soutenir six projets dans des collectivités rurales de l’Alberta.

24. Federal government invests in rural transit solutions across Alberta

    Six rural communities across Alberta will see improvements to local public transit services, after an investment of more than $3.4 million from the federal government.

25. Minister Duguid announces federal investments to establish leading-edge aircraft engine testing facility in Calgary

    Government of Canada funding of $180 million enables the Calgary International Airport to play a vital role in the transition to newer, lower emission aircraft engines

26. Minister Duguid announces federal investments to accelerate business growth in Edmonton

    More than $6.7 million through PrairiesCan will bolster the capacity of local firms to scale-up and bring innovative solutions to market

27. Minister Duguid to hold roundtable with industry leaders on impacts of potential U.S. tariffs on Alberta’s construction and manufacturing sectors

    The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, will host a business roundtable to discuss the potential impacts of United States tariffs imposed on Canadian goods, and to hear what Alberta’s construction and manufacturing sector needs to protect jobs and stay competitive during uncertain times.

28. Minister Duguid to announce federal support for Edmonton companies to scale up and access new markets

    In one of his first official visits to Alberta as newly appointed Minister for PrairiesCan, the Honourable Terry Duguid will announce federal support for leading-edge small- and medium-sized businesses in Edmonton, to advance innovative solutions and tackle important priorities such as housing affordability and access to mental health care.

29. Parks Canada announces major step in redevelopment of Banff National Park 200-Block

    Parks Canada has engaged the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada to oversee an international design competition to develop a conceptual design for the 200-block of Banff Avenue Redevelopment Project.

30. Government of Canada announces over $160 million for Jasper Housing, Recovery and Wildfire Response

    The federal government, through Parks Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Public Safety Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, and Insurance Bureau of Canada, in collaboration with the Municipality of Jasper, has created immediate housing options and concrete rebuilding plans for Jasper residents.

31. Government of Canada Funding for 2024 Wildfire Season in Parks Canada Administered Places, including Jasper National Park Wildfire Response, Recovery and Interim Housing 

    Government of Canada Funding for 2024 Wildfire Season in Parks Canada Administered Places, including Jasper National Park Wildfire Response, Recovery and Interim Housing.

32. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Grande Cache Institution

    On January 31, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Grande Cache Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

33. Government of Canada to make important announcement related to the ongoing recovery of Jasper

    Government of Canada to make important announcement related to the ongoing recovery of Jasper

34. Federal and provincial governments invest in a better connected Canmore

    Two projects will complete upgrades to local transit and active transportation infrastructure after an investment of more than $5.9 million from the federal and provincial governments and the Town of Canmore.

35. The Indigenous Advisory Circle (IAC) for Banff National Park completes Ceremonial Bison Harvest for 2024

    The Indigenous Advisory Circle (IAC) for Banff National Park completes Ceremonial Bison Harvest for 2024

36. Death of an inmate from Bowden Institution

    On January 2, 2025, Michael Lee Hobbs, an inmate from Bowden Institution, died while in our custody.

37. Integrated Border Enforcement Team makes 189 kg cocaine bust at Coutts port of entry

    Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers, working with the Integrated Border Enforcement Team in Alberta, a joint force operation between the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region, CBSA and Calgary Police Service, seized 189 kg of cocaine following a secondary examination of a commercial truck seeking entry at the Coutts port of entry on Nov. 13, 2024.

38. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution – medium security unit

    On December 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium security unit at Drumheller Institution.

39. B.C. traveller arrested for drug exportation during Calgary layover

    On Nov. 17, 2024, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Calgary International Airport were conducting outbound exams when they intercepted luggage from a commercial flight destined for the United Kingdom. During the exam, officers found and seized 12 kg of pressed cocaine.

40. Federal and provincial governments invest in community infrastructure throughout the province

    The federal and provincial governments are investing more than $24 million to improve local community infrastructure across seven Alberta municipalities.

41. Backgrounder: Federal and provincial governments invest in better community infrastructure throughout the province

    The federal government is investing $18,259,013 through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS), the Community, Culture & Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS), and the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan (ICIP) to support six community infrastructure projects across Alberta.

42. Government of Canada to Make Clean Energy Announcement

    George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, will announce significant funding on behalf of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources for projects in Alberta that will support Canada’s clean energy future. A media availability will follow.

43. Roadway infrastructure upgrades in the iconic Lake Louise area improve the visitor experience and support connectivity for wildlife

    Government of Canada invested approximately $12 million on critical repairs and improvements to high use roadways in the Lake Louise area.

44. BACKGROUNDER Lake Louise Roadway Infrastructure Completion - Banff National Park

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45. Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Alberta to improve access to drugs for rare diseases

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Alberta’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $162 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.

46. Drugs for Rare Diseases – Alberta Agreement

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Alberta signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest a total amount of over $162 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for its residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

47. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Grande Cache Institution

    Throughout the week of November 11-15, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit, at Grande Cache Institution.

48. Backgrounder: Summer 2025 recreation and camping opportunities in Jasper National Park

    Backgrounder: Summer 2025 recreation and camping opportunities in Jasper National Park

49. Rebuilding after the fire: Minister Boissonnault announces new recovery program for Jasper small businesses

    Over $3.9 million in grants, business support services, and revitalization of tourism attractions will help Jasper businesses recover from the economic impacts of last summer’s wildfires

50. Helping Alberta kids lead with heart, head, hands and health

    A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province's youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.