Category Archives: Alberta
National Immunization Awareness Week promotes getting caught up
April 24-30 is National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) in Canada.Over the course of the pandemic,Alberta Health Services says, routine immunizations may have been missed or delayed for both childr...
Apr 29, 2023
Environmental charges laid against Rocky View man for alleged actions in Caroline area
Environment and Protected Areas has laid charges against a male for not following environmental legislation.John Andrew Beck, a 56-year-old resident of Rocky View is alleged to have contravened enviro...
Apr 29, 2023
Alberta's two main political rivals have baggage to shed ahead of May 29 election
EDMONTON - Alberta's two main provincial political party leaders are set to duel for the province's highest office starting Monday in a campaign that for both could be a case of win or go home. A win ...
Apr 29, 2023
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees plan to rally on International Workers Day
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) plan to rally across the province on Monday, May 1, 2023. An AUPE news release noted the rallies will be aimed at protestin...
Apr 28, 2023
Commission increases refund ATCO owes over attempt to recoup contract costs
CALGARY, AB - An Alberta regulator has added millions of dollars to the refund a prominent provincial utility must pay consumers after attempting to overcharge them for costs it shouldn't have incurre...
Apr 28, 2023
Registration to host Alberta Open Farm Days closes Apr. 30
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Farms and ranches that want to be a part of Open Farm Days will need to register by the end of the month to participate in this year's festivities in August.The event is a two-day cel...
Apr 27, 2023
Alberta government expanding mental health support in schools
The provincial government is expanding mental health support services at 10 schools, including multiple in Southern Alberta.The $4 million investment allotted in the 2023 budget aims to expand the Int...
Apr 27, 2023
Special Avalanche Warning issued for parts of Western Canada
A Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) has been issued for recreational backcountry users across parts of western Canada.The warning was issued by Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada...
Apr 27, 2023
Wait times falling for emergency care and surgeries: Alberta Health Services
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta said it is seeing progress in all priority areas of its Health Care Action Plan (HCAP).Announced in November 2022, the HCAP aims to reduce wait times for EMS...
Apr 26, 2023
Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she hopes provincial money she promised for an NHL arena project in Calgary doesn't become an election issue. She made the comment a day after she linked ...
Apr 26, 2023