Category Archives: Alberta

All Albertans can now apply online for AISH and Income Support
Albertans can now apply online for Income Support and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH).The UCP government shared Wednesday the function is now available to all in the province after ...
Jun 09, 2022

Alberta's Energy Minister opposed to so-called "windfall tax"
CALGARY - As governments around the world grapple with how best to assist citizens with the rising cost of living, Alberta's energy minister is warning that anything resembling the U.K.'s so-called "w...
Jun 09, 2022

Province expands digital overdose reporting mobile app
The Alberta Government has expanded what it calls the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), a mobile app which aims to prevent fatal overdoses when using opioids and other substances at home, acros...
Jun 08, 2022

New members appointed to anti-racism council
The provincial government says appointing eight public members will give the Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council more resources and a renewed commitment to tackle racism.Government officials say the ...
Jun 08, 2022

RCMP lay charges following auto theft with child in vehicle
Charges have been laid against a Calgary man after an infant that was in the back of a stolen vehicle that fled from police, was safely returned to their mother. On June 4, 2022 at approximately 10:24...
Jun 08, 2022

Province investing in career-based learning for students
Alberta's government says high school students will now have access to more learning experiences to make meaningful transitions to post-secondary education or the workplace.Up to $4 million in dual cr...
Jun 08, 2022

Drought conditions lead to state of agricultural disaster in Cypress County
Medicine Hat, AB-Cypress County has declared a local state of agricultural disaster after years of drought conditions."We've had this bunch of rain in the last few days, but some (areas) haven't had a...
Jun 08, 2022

Black cowboy John Ware named person of national historic significance
LONGVIEW, AB - The Canadian Government has recognized black cowboy John Ware as a person of national historic significance.In a special ceremony on June 06, 2022, officials unveiled a plaque at Bar U ...
Jun 08, 2022

Province aiming to improve the mental health of seniors
Alberta's government says it is partnering with community groups to expand access to mental health supports for seniors.Government officials say new partnerships with community organizations will focu...
Jun 07, 2022

Loewen hosting leadership campaign launch Tuesday night
Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen will officially launch his campaign to win the leadership of the United Conservative party tonight.Loewen filed his papers last week.The launch will take place at ...
Jun 07, 2022