Category Archives: Alberta
Province aiming to re-energize Alberta's minerals sector
The Alberta government says it is taking important steps to help grow the province's mineral sector and position Alberta to meet the increasing global demand.Government officials say worldwide demand ...
Mar 03, 2023
Spring session: Setting Alberta up for success
In addition to budget bills, Alberta's government says it will introduce three pieces of legislation in the upcoming spring session."Despite some difficult years, we have fulfilled the promise we made...
Mar 03, 2023
Public health inspection reports for public pools now online
Albertans are now able to search and view public health inspection reports for public pools on ahs.ca/inspections, and will soon be able to do the same for personal services and childcare facilities.O...
Mar 03, 2023
Province to increase investments in continuing care
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is highlighting its funding allocations for continuing care. As part of Budget 2023, which was unveiled on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the province is set to s...
Mar 03, 2023
Alberta Teachers’ Association remains cautious with 2023 budget funding for new educational staff
Alberta Budget 2023 provides $126 million over the next three years to hire more educational assistants, counsellors, psychologists and teachers, which should also help reduce classroom sizes.Michael ...
Mar 02, 2023
'Our reality:' Finance minister wants review of Alberta's volatile revenue structure
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's finance minister says he would like to see a panel formed within the next year and a half to address the province's often volatile revenue structure.Travis Toews told the Calg...
Mar 02, 2023
Alberta Party hosting virtual town hall to talk about Budget 2023
Following the release of the Alberta Budget 2023 on Tuesday, the Alberta Party says Budget 2023 is titled "Securing Alberta's Future" but is in fact, a fiscal plan meant to secure the UCP's electoral ...
Mar 02, 2023
Child and Youth Advocate releases Summary Report: 10 Years of Investigations
Terri Pelton, Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate, has released a summary report of investigation statistics and trends over a 10-year period, beginning with the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate'...
Mar 02, 2023
Special ballot applications now open for voting by mail
Albertans head to the polls May 29, 2023, and Elections Alberta says it is committed to ensuring voting is easy and accessible for everyone. Along with voting in-person on Election Day, there are five...
Mar 02, 2023
Government of Alberta to implement new driving laws to improve roadside worker safety
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans will have to adjust their driving speeds come September 1, 2023, for the implementation of a roadside worker safety initiative. Changes include slowing down to 60 km/h or th...
Mar 02, 2023