Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta First Nations leaders against premier's sovereignty plans
First Nations leaders in Alberta say they stand in solidarity against Premier Danielle Smith's planned sovereignty legislation. The chiefs of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 say they will work togethe...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta Premier sends mandate letters to ministers; reactions shared
The Government of Alberta says that Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a final set of mandate letters directing government ministers to prioritize access to health care and skilled labour.Officials ...
Nov 17, 2022
Province announces AHS reforms aimed at improving patient care
The Alberta government says immediate actions are rolling out that will lead to faster EMS times, decreased emergency room wait times and reduced surgical wait times for Albertans. Provincial official...
Nov 17, 2022
Smith, Copping to speak on AHS reform plan
Alberta's premier and health minister are set to speak Thursday about the government's "Alberta Health Services reform plan," according to a news release.A news conference with Danielle Smith and Jaso...
Nov 17, 2022
Alberta education minister says she will listen to top doctor about masks in schools
CALGARY - Alberta's education minister says she will take advice from the province's new chief medical health officer on whether to allow school boards to bring in mask mandates in schools with respir...
Nov 16, 2022
Circulating respiratory viruses in Alberta: Dr. Joffe
Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Mark Joffe, has issued a statement about the increase of respiratory viruses in the province:"The annual influenza, or flu, season is here. Albertans are...
Nov 16, 2022
Kidney Foundation launches Cash for Christmas 50/50
The Kidney Foundation's Cash For Christmas 50/50 returns this month.Officials say this life-changing campaign supports kidney & transplant patients, families, and donors throughout Alberta & t...
Nov 16, 2022
Developing tourism, accessibility for parks emphasized in Loewen’s mandate letter
EDMONTON - Alberta's new minister of forestry, parks and tourism says his focus will be on ensuring the province's parks are more accessible to people.Todd Loewen has just received his mandate letter ...
Nov 16, 2022
National Public Alerting System test: Minister Ellis
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued a statement Tuesday regarding the upcoming National Public Alerting System test: "On Nov. 16, the National Public Alerting System, or...
Nov 15, 2022
Alberta promoting investment opportunities with Texas
Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally will travel to Texas Nov.16-18 to promote Alberta as a destination of choice for business investment. Government officials say Minister Na...
Nov 15, 2022