8+ hour, 34+ min ago  (984+ words) Alberta has introduced legislation that would allow Albertans to access some preventative health tests without a referral and pay out of pocket for those services, with key details to be defined in future regulations. Bill 29, the Health Statutes Amendment Act,…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (580+ words) Brian Masse doesn't regret pushing legislation to adopt sports betting but believes more provincial regulation is needed to remedy a "sad" introduction. Former New Democratic Party member of Parliament Brian Masse, a key voice behind the legalization of sports betting…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (521+ words) Former New Democratic Party member of Parliament Brian Masse, a key voice behind the legalization of sports betting in Ontario, called the current market "sad" and "deplorable." Masse suggested regulation remain under the control of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (911+ words) Being second isn't necessarily a bad thing. Alberta plans to launch a competitive regulated online gambling market later this year and could use Ontario's experience to avoid early mistakes. New rules require operators to stop all unregulated activity immediately and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (567+ words) 1st April 202611: 14 am The Canadian province of Alberta has confirmed that its regulated i Gaming and sports betting market will officially launch on July 13. Alberta will become the second Canadian province to launch a commercial online casino and sports betting market…...

17+ hour, 11+ min ago  (128+ words) The City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents and visitors to learn more about one of the community's most valued natural spaces. The new River Valley webpage has been launched, bringing together. .. City of Lethbridge launches River Valley webpage The City…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (789+ words) Wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say. Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan says this year will be his "litmus…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (200+ words) It may be hard to believe, but wildfire season is already upon us in Alberta. It officially kicks off March 1 every year in Alberta. So, let's take a look at what that means, and what we might be able to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (830+ words) Canada's wildfire seasons are growing longer, larger and more destructive, according to a six-decade analysis of fire records by the federal government's Canadian Forest Service. The study shows the trend isn't being driven by more frequent fires but by a…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (767+ words) By Jason Heath, CFP on January 7, 2026 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The Qu'bec tax system has some key differences compared to other parts of Canada or other countries. Here is a round-up. If you are moving to Qu'bec from elsewhere in…...