Alberta News

1. Chief Mountain port of entry closes for the season 

   The Chief Mountain port of entry is closing for the season on September 30, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST). It will reopen in the spring of 2024.

2. The Government of Canada invests in active transportation in Alberta

   Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a federal investment of $150,000 to support three active transportation projects in Alberta.

3. Canadian workers to benefit from new green economy investments in Calgary

   Canada’s green economy is growing, offering vast opportunities for workers. As Canada progresses toward a net-zero emissions economy, we must support workers by providing them with essential training and expertise so they can seize new opportunities and lead Canada to a more sustainable future.

4. Government of Canada to invest in green economy

   The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will announce funding to two Calgary-based organizations through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program to help create more training and career opportunities in the green economy.

5. Federal Government Invests in 12 New Wind, Solar and Smart-Grid Projects With Alberta Indigenous and Industry Partners

   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $175 million in federal investments for 12 Alberta-based clean energy projects that will create thousands of jobs and enable local economic growth and while delivering clean, affordable energy to communities. Once fully implemented, these projects will reduce emissions equivalent to taking nearly 325,000 gas-powered cars off the road every year, resulting in cleaner air and healthier communities.

6. Government of Canada Supports 12 Clean Energy Projects in Alberta with Over $175 Million in Federal Investments

   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced funding for 12 projects across Alberta that will create good jobs while producing and storing clean electricity. These clean electricity projects are a critical part of Canada’s energy future and offer great economic opportunities for the province.

7. More Canadian workers to benefit from the green economy

   Canada’s green economy is reducing our carbon footprint through renewable energy systems, eco-friendly buildings and improved urban planning. To support its continued growth, workers across Canada require the necessary skills and training to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

8. Government of Canada to invest in green economy

   The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Edmonton to announce investments through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program to help create more training and career opportunities in the green economy.

9. Canada invests in Tofield Arena to improve energy efficiency

   Today, The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Her Worship Debora Dueck, Mayor of Tofield, and Reeve Kevin Smook of Beaver County announced a federal investment of $904,298 to support energy efficient retrofits for the Tofield Arena.

10. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to support business growth and job creation in Edmonton region

    Over $12.2 million through PrairiesCan will help Edmonton area businesses scale-up operations and enter new markets

11. Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to support business growth and job creation in Edmonton region

    Over $12.2 million through PrairiesCan will help Edmonton area businesses scale-up operations and enter new markets

12. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for leading-edge companies across Edmonton to scale up and create jobs

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal investments to enable the growth of technology firms in the Edmonton region operating in sectors ranging from clean technology and healthcare to quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

13. MP Chahal announces federal investment to enhance innovation and competitiveness of Alberta’s construction industry

    Over $2.5 million through PrairiesCan will help establish the Alternative Construction Technologies Centre, a knowledge and collaboration hub to support the commercialization of novel construction technologies and solutions.

14. MP Chahal to announce funding for Alberta’s construction industry

    MP Chahal to announce funding to support innovation in Alberta’s construction industry.

15. Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service sign a renewed Memorandum of Understanding and commit to a continued collaborative relationship

    This collaboration is built upon shared goals related to the protection and presentation of cultural and natural heritage.

16. Help for Alberta farmers impacted by wildfire and drought

    The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks.

17. Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service will participate in a ceremony to reaffirm their collaboration

    Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service will participate in a ceremony to reaffirm their collaboration.

18. The Government of Canada invests in the future electrification of Lethbridge’s transit fleet

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and His Worship Blaine Hyggen, Mayor of Lethbridge, announced a joint investment of $134,813 to support planning work for the full transition of the city’s transit fleet to zero emission buses.

19. The Government of Canada invests in the renovation of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and Tracy Cardinal, Vice President of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC), announced a federal investment of more than $1.1 million and a CNFC investment of more than $560,000 to renovate the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton.

20. MP Chahal announces federal investments to advance innovation and grow Calgary’s small- and medium-sized technology firms

    PrairiesCan invests over $6 million to help establish a new Technology Integration Centre enabling Calgary businesses to access capital, talent and new markets.

21. MP Chahal to announce investments to bolster Calgary’s technology sector

    MP George Chahal to announce federal support to enable two Calgary technology firms to grow, attract investment and showcase new technologies.

22. The Government of Canada invests in energy efficient upgrades for two youth community centres in Edmonton

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Liz O’Neill, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million in for the green modernization of the McCauley and Kinsmen community clubs.

23. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Liz O’Neill, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area.

24. Government of Canada funds three projects in Alberta to empower seniors to age in their homes

    After a lifetime of hard work, seniors want to live healthy, safe and independent lives. Many seniors want to stay in the homes they built and the communities that support them for as long as possible. The Government of Canada is committed to helping seniors to age in the right place.

25. Government of Canada to announce funding for seniors to age in their homes

    The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be in Edmonton to announce funding for projects under the Age Well at Home initiative. The Scaling Up for Seniors stream will provide organizations support in helping seniors stay in their homes.

26. Minister Wilkinson Announces Over $160 Million for 9 Alberta Solar Energy Projects That Will Create Hundreds of Good Jobs

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced over $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar power projects that will create hundreds of jobs, generate significant clean solar power and deploy 163 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation and 48 MW of battery storage capacity. Taken together, these projects will not only enable local economic growth and deliver clean, affordable energy to communities but also reduce emissions equivalent to taking nearly 47,000 gas cars off the road every year.

27. New funding for Tsuut’ina Nation to support Indigenous-led anti-gang programs

    Advancing Indigenous-led approaches to public safety is central to both maintaining public safety in First Nations communities and advancing reconciliation. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

28. Parliamentary Secretary Drouin to announce investments through the AgriScience program

    The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Francis Drouin, will announce investments in the beef and cattle industry that will contribute to the economy and sustainably advance Canada’s beef and forage production while reducing its environmental footprint.

29. Government of Canada announces National Fire Equipment Cache in Banff National Park

    Over $65 million invested in Parks Canada’s National Fire Management Program since 2021.

30. PARKS CANADA NATIONAL FIRE MANAGEMENT - PROGRAM WILDFIRE RESILIENCE AND PREPAREDNESS IMPROVEMENTS 

    Parks Canada National Fire Management Program- Wildfire Resilience and Preparedness Improvements

31. CBSA officers seize 53 prohibited firearms devices and 6 undeclared firearms at Carway port of entry

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping prohibited firearms and weapons out of our communities. On June 5, 2023, CBSA officers at the Carway, Alberta port of entry discovered two undeclared non-restricted firearms during the initial search of a moving truck driven by a U.S. resident seeking to enter Canada.

32. Minister Vandal launches PrairiesCan service location in Grande Prairie and announces federal investments across northwest Alberta

    Over $9.4 million in federal funding for Grande Prairie and area organizations and communities announced at the newest PrairiesCan service location.

33. Backgrounder: Minister Vandal launches PrairiesCan service location in Grande Prairie and highlights federal investments across northwest Alberta

    Over $9.4 million in federal funding for Grande Prairie and area organizations and communities announced at the newest PrairiesCan service location.

34. Minister Vandal announces federal investment to grow aerospace industry in Calgary

    $4 million through PrairiesCan to establish an Aerospace Innovation Hub and a remotely-piloted aviation training centre.

35. Minister Vandal to unveil new PrairiesCan service location and announce federal investments to advance economic development in northwest Alberta

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will officially unveil the new PrairiesCan service location in Grande Prairie and outline federal investments to create jobs and build economic growth across northwest Alberta.

36. Minister Vandal to announce investments in the aerospace sector in Calgary

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce federal investments for Alberta’s aerospace sector and the creation of a new hub to enhance the competitiveness of Alberta aerospace firms.

37. Keeping Alberta's beekeepers flying

    A partnership between the governments of Canada and Alberta will help beekeepers hit hard by extreme cold and Varroa mites.

38. Canada and Calgary invest in greener future for public transit in the city

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, City of Calgary Mayor, Jyoti Gondek, and Jodie Parmar, Head of Project Development, Western Canada for the Canada Infrastructure Bank, announced a federal investment of more than $325 million to support the electrification of the city’s transit buses.

39. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Calgary

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement regarding zero emission public transit infrastructure with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, Jyoti Gondek, Mayor of Calgary, and Jodie Parmar, Head of Project Development, Western Canada for the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

40. Waterton-Glacier Announce Reopening of Goat Haunt

    Cross border travel between Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park will reopen for the 2023 season.

41. The Government of Canada and CUTRIC working with the Town of Okotoks to study the electrification of local transit

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Her Worship Tanya Thorn, Mayor of Okotoks, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a joint investment of $120,552 to conduct a feasibility study looking at options to electrify Okotoks Transit’s fleet.

42. The Government of Canada and the Town of Cochrane invest to plan for the electrification of Cochrane’s transit fleet

    Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, His Worship Jeff Genung, Mayor of Cochrane, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a joint investment of $103,800 to plan for the electrification of Cochrane’s transit fleet.

43. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site opens to visitors May 15

    Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast!

44. Chief Mountain port of entry re-opens for the season following three years of suspended service

    Chief Mountain port of entry re-opens for the season following three years of suspended service

45. CBSA seizes over 30 kg of suspected narcotics at Coutts border crossing

    CBSA seizes over 30 kg of suspected narcotics at Coutts border crossing

46. The Government of Canada partners with Alberta communities to strengthen asset management

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $635,000 to help 14 Alberta communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

47. Escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre – Section 81 Minimum Security

    On April 21, 2023, during a formal count, staff members at Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a minimum-security Section 81 healing lodge, discovered that Rowdy Benjamin was not accounted for.

48. Canada invests in expanding Edmonton’s active transportation network

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Councillor Anne Stevenson, O-day’min Ward Councillor, on behalf of His Worship Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of the City of Edmonton, announced a joint investment of more than $30.7 million to upgrade and expand Edmonton’s active transportation infrastructure.

49. Canada invests in expanding Edmonton’s active transportation network

    The Government of Canada is investing $8.9 million through the Active Transportation Fund to support five active transportation infrastructure projects in Edmonton.

50. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Councillor Anne Stevenson, City of Edmonton O-day’min Ward Councillor, on behalf of His Worship Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of the City of Edmonton.