Category Archives: Alberta

Update 9: Alberta wildfire information update
Firefighting and emergency management efforts continue in the Forest Protection Area with no new evacuation alerts or orders, and no new States of Local Emergency have been declared. Rain has fallen o...
Jul 13, 2024

Nutrabolics brand vegan protein bars recalled for inaccurate label
Nutrabolics brand vegan "Feed Me" protein and oat bars, in the frosted blueberry cobbler flavour, have been recalled for possibly containing milk, which is not declared on the label. The product is di...
Jul 13, 2024

Al'Fez brand natural tahini recalled due to salmonella
The Al'Fez brand has recalled their natural tahini product, which is distributed nationally and online, due to a possible salmonella contamination.The recall was issued on July 6, but information on t...
Jul 12, 2024

Alberta wildfire information update
Hot and dry weather conditions continue to drive significant wildfire activity in the Forest Protection Area. The government urges Albertans to follow all fire bans and restrictions to avoid new fire ...
Jul 12, 2024

Government of Alberta invests in emissions reducing projects from small and medium businesses
Alberta's government says it is investing $44 million in an effort to help 21 small and medium businesses reduce emissions and lower energy costs.Government officials say the funding is designed to he...
Jul 12, 2024

Brooks beef processing plant undergoing major expansion
A community in southern Alberta will soon be able to produce far more beef products.JBS Foods Canada has announced a $90 million investment in a new patty processing line and fulfillment centre at its...
Jul 11, 2024

Alberta government develops new assessments for young students
The Government of Alberta says it is introducing an education system designed to catch learning gaps early, while aiming to ensure no student falls through the cracks. Through a phased-in approach, go...
Jul 11, 2024

Alberta joins joint investigation into tenant screening service
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta will work with two other privacy authorities in Canada on a joint investigation into Certn (Canada) Inc., a company that offers...
Jul 11, 2024

Building resiliency for Alberta beef farms
The governments of Alberta and Canada are supporting Alberta Beef Producers in expanding its food safety and certification program. According to government officials, Alberta is known worldwide for it...
Jul 11, 2024

Alberta K-6 schools to increase mandatory provincial testing this fall
Elementary students in Alberta could soon be subject to more testing than usual.Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has outlined to school officials in an email the new Enhanced Early Years Assess...
Jul 11, 2024