Category Archives: Alberta
Blood and plasma collection disrupted by weather conditions, says Canadian Blood Services
The Canadian Blood Services says the recent heavy snowfall, extreme cold and icy conditions in many parts of the country have led to a shortfall of roughly 1,500, or 10 per cent, of their expected blo...
Dec 29, 2022
11-car derailment hampering travel on Highway 3 near Taber
TABER, AB - Travel on Highway 3 just east of Taber is restricted to a single lane, after the derailment of some cars on a CP freight train early this morning.11 rail cars were reported to have deraile...
Dec 28, 2022
Alberta proposes modernizing regulations to become minerals leader
The Government of Alberta believes modernized regulations will help establish the province as a leader in the minerals sector.Government officials state global demand for critical and rare earth miner...
Dec 22, 2022
Alberta government highlights infrastructure work to boost the economy and supports jobs
Alberta's government says it has invested in planning, design and construction work on schools, health care and other public facilities in 2022.Over the past year, provincial officials say the governm...
Dec 22, 2022
Toews issues joint statement with Jean on population growth in Alberta
Minster of Finance, Preisdent of the Treasury Board, and Grande Prairie - Wapiti MLA Travis Toews and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development, and Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche MLA Brian Jean ...
Dec 22, 2022
Alberta's legal aid lawyers vote to end job action
CALGARY, AB - Alberta's defence lawyers have voted to put months of job action on pause after the province announced an interim increase to legal aid funding.Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro ann...
Dec 22, 2022
Province announces enhanced utility relief for consumers in January
The provincial government has announced that Alberta's natural gas rate remains stable, while electricity rebates and a price ceiling have helped shield Albertans from high utility prices this winter....
Dec 22, 2022
Albertans reminded to protect information online following account breaches
Following a recent breach of several individual accounts, the provincial government is reminding Albertans to protect their personal information when working online.They say cybersecurity monitoring o...
Dec 22, 2022
Province announces $26M for Persons with Developmental Disabilities program
The Alberta government is addressing staffing challenges and rising operational costs in the social sector with a further $26 million in support this year.The government says thousands of Albertans re...
Dec 22, 2022
AHS completing rollout of FAST program to help patients get quicker referrals and procedures
A new program will help Albertans find a urologist or orthopedic surgeon quicker.The program, called FAST, or Alberta Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment, enables family doctors and other prov...
Dec 22, 2022