Category Archives: Alberta

Energy transition jobs plan aims to sustain and create jobs, not kill them: feds
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's long-promised plan to transition Canada's labour force to respond to climate change says a clean energy economy will not prompt massive unemployment in the country's ...
Feb 17, 2023

Great Backyard Bird Count set for this weekend
Bird watchers unite! This weekend marks the 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.The Nature Conservancy of Canada said that all residents need to do to celebrate this initiative is go outside for 15 ...
Feb 17, 2023

Calgary police arrest man and woman in 2021 death of toddler
CALGARY - Police have arrested a man and woman in the death of a toddler.Emergency crews were called to a Calgary home in October 2021 for reports of an 18-month-old boy in medical distress.Police say...
Feb 16, 2023

Applications open to expand day home spaces in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - Day home operators in Alberta can now apply for funding to offer more spaces.The Government of Alberta says the Space Creation Grant will result in 5,500 additional day home spaces beco...
Feb 16, 2023

Alberta announces $158 million Health Workforce Strategy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has unveiled a plan that it says will aid in attracting and retaining healthcare workers.The government says the Health Workforce Strategy will include new m...
Feb 16, 2023

Alberta to cap tuition fees and extend post-secondary loan repayment
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government is promising economic relief for post-secondary students dealing with rising interest rates and an increased cost of living. On February 16, 2023, the Minister of...
Feb 16, 2023

Submissions open for RCMP Name the Puppy Contest
INNISFAIL, AB - The RCMP is asking children across the country to help name the latest litter of prospective police pups.There are 13 German Shepherd puppies at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Ce...
Feb 16, 2023

Alberta sees decrease in break and enters: AMA report
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA - The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) has released a new report that suggests break and enters have seen a decline in recent years. As a result of the pandemic, many more people ha...
Feb 16, 2023

Olivia and Noah listed as top baby names in Alberta for 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The top baby names in Alberta for 2022 have been unveiled.Olivia is the most popular name for baby girls born in Alberta last year. The name has held the top spot since 2013. Meanwhil...
Feb 16, 2023

Alberta government launches nursing pilot project
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta government is launching a new pilot project that it hopes will create a more efficient assessment system for internationally-educated nurses arriving in the province.The prov...
Feb 15, 2023