Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta to spend $87 million on youth mental health supports in schools
The provincial government has announced funding aimed at supporting the mental health of youths across Alberta.Among the total of $87 million announced on Thursday, July 28, 2022, approximately $42 mi...
Jul 28, 2022
Decade of privacy breaches analyzed in Commissioner’s report
The Alberta government says the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) released a report on July 27, 2022, that analyzes nearly 2,000 breaches reported in the province over 11 years...
Jul 28, 2022
Alberta offering pre-exposure monkeypox vaccine
A pre-exposure monkeypox vaccine is available to Albertans 18 and older who self-identify as meeting the targeted prevention eligibility criteria.Starting July 28, monkeypox immunization appointments ...
Jul 28, 2022
AHS encourages simple precautions to reduce risk of West Nile virus infection
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection. "With exposure to mosquitoes, comes risk of West Nile virus," says Dr....
Jul 28, 2022
Walk to Breathe organizer hits roadblock, but needs Albertans' help
An Edmonton man, who you could usually find walking along the highway right about now, has had to call off his annual Walk to Breathe.For two years, Chris Sadleir has made the trek through central Alb...
Jul 28, 2022
Candidates jockey for support amidst first UCP leadership debate
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The first UCP leadership debate is officially in the books, with a packed house getting their very first look at the ideas and campaign platforms from the seven candidates vying to ...
Jul 28, 2022
Province giving more money for rising cost of continuing care accommodation
Seniors are getting more financial help from Alberta's government. The province says it will provide $11 million to help fight inflationary increases to the cost of accommodation. The financial relief...
Jul 27, 2022
Medicine Hat hosting first UCP leadership debate tonight
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The seven candidates running to become leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party and the next premier of Alberta are in Medicine Hat tonight for the first debate.The themes the ...
Jul 27, 2022
Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring
SASKATOON, SK - A mustard seed shortage is driving up prices and could leave some store shelves with scant supply before the new harvest hits markets this fall, industry experts say.France, the world'...
Jul 27, 2022
Thousands attend Edmonton public mass with Pope Francis
EDMONTON - Pope Francis prayed during a public mass in Edmonton today for a future where the history of violence and marginalization suffered by Indigenous peoples is never repeated.The comments came ...
Jul 27, 2022