Category Archives: Alberta
Rising rates of sexual violence against children on Omegle: report
LETHBRIGDE, AB - One of Omegle's taglines is "Talk to Strangers," and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP) is warning parents to be vigilant about their children using the website.The CCCP ...
Aug 01, 2023
All governments must hold Calgary Stampede accountable after sex abuse settlement: MP
CALGARY - A member of Parliament who is criticizing how the Calgary Stampede handled years of sexual abuse at a performance school it runs says all levels of government must hold the organization to a...
Jul 31, 2023
'Why not?': Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball
CALGARY - Ryan Straschnitzki's Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood. The 24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyze...
Jul 31, 2023
Alberta government and organizations act against human trafficking, including at Edmonton Airport
The province is taking actions against human trafficking with a $4 million investment to create the Alberta Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons, partnering with community organizations, and with a...
Jul 28, 2023
Canadian Grain Commission repeals charges to wheat grading
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) says it is repealing some changes to tolerances for weight and foreign materials it announced last week. On July 19, the CGC published amendments to regulations tha...
Jul 28, 2023
Plaintiff in abuse lawsuit supports call to halt federal funding for Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - One of the plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede says he agrees with a member of Parliament who wants the federal government to temporarily withdraw funding for t...
Jul 28, 2023
Premier issues mandate letter to Minister of Indigenous Relations
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson calling on him to continue building meaningful partnerships.In her letter, the Premier outlines her e...
Jul 27, 2023
Premier Smith issues mandate letter to Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen calling on him to continue to grow opportunities for newcomers.In her letter, the Pre...
Jul 27, 2023
Alberta Human Rights Commission reflects on 50th anniversary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It has been half a century since an organization that works to protect human rights in Alberta was established.2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, ...
Jul 27, 2023
Province aiming to make it easier to access disability supports
Alberta's government has launched a new online platform that it says aims to simplify the process for families applying for supports and services for their child with a disability.Government officials...
Jul 27, 2023