Category Archives: Alberta
National Ribbon Skirt Day: Minister Wilson
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement Thursday on National Ribbon Skirt Day: "Through National Ribbon Skirt Day, we all have the opportunity to celebrat...
Jan 04, 2024 Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rick Wilson (Government of Alberta)
Former Pattison Media broadcaster shines in play-by-play role for PWHL
It's a moment she felt honoured to be a part of, but it was just one of many accomplishments for a broadcaster who has already been a part of many history-making moments.Daniella Ponticelli, who spent...
Jan 04, 2024
Alberta Order of Excellence nomination period now underway
Albertans are being encouraged to make nominations for community members, leaders and innovators who they think should receive the province's highest honour.The Order of Excellence recognizes citizens...
Jan 04, 2024
Alberta government supporting the Carnivores and Communities Program
Alberta's government says it is supporting farmers, ranchers and landowners by providing five years of funding to help prevent human-wildlife conflicts in the Waterton Biosphere Reserve.Government off...
Jan 03, 2024
Standing Committee invites input as it reviews Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act
Officials with the Alberta government say the Standing Committee on Families and Communities is reviewing the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act.The Act establishes guidelines regarding the p...
Jan 03, 2024
Winter camping available in Alberta
People looking to go outdoors and do some winter camping have a variety of options across Alberta this season.Officials said Alberta's Crown lands provide many options to choose from, including provin...
Jan 03, 2024
Gas tax paused in Manitoba, returns in Alberta at a lower rate
As one province pauses the gas tax to provide savings at the pumps, another is bringing it back.The Manitoba government says that starting Monday, motorists won't have to pay 14 cents per litre in fue...
Jan 02, 2024
Alberta RCMP issues over 2,400 tickets during holiday season
Alberta RCMP state in an effort to promote traffic safety, they've issued over 2,400 ticket during the holiday season. Between Dec. 24, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024, the Alberta RCMP say they worked to make ...
Jan 02, 2024
Red Deer and other Alberta communities celebrate the first babies of the new year
Red Deer and other Alberta communities celebrated the first babies on the new year on Monday. According to Alberta Heath Services (AHS), shortly after 3 a.m. on January 1, Red Deer's New Year's baby w...
Jan 02, 2024
Alberta government committee asks for input on employee salary disclosure rules
An Alberta government committee is asking Albertans for their input on the rules around salary disclosure.The families and communities standing committee is reviewing the Public Sector Compensation Tr...
Jan 02, 2024