Category Archives: Alberta

Making it easier for outdoor patios to be dog friendly
The next time you go out to dinner at a patio or coffee shop there is a chance your favourite four-legged-pal may be able to come along.The provincial government is making it easier for dogs to be all...
May 26, 2022

Alberta justice minister demands answers from Edmonton on crime
EDMONTON - Alberta's justice minister says the city of Edmonton is failing to keep people safe from violent crime, particularly on public transit, and he's ordering Mayor Amarjeet Sohi to provide answ...
May 26, 2022

Alberta government aims to relieve EMS pressures
The government of Alberta has revealed plans of easing pressure on emergency medical services (EMS) in the province.Jason Copping, Minister of Health, says EMS advisory committee recommendations were ...
May 26, 2022

Smart agri-tech projects funded by Alberta Government
New cutting-edge agricultural technology could soon be available for farmers and other producers.The Government of Alberta, through the Alberta Innovates Smart Agriculture and Food Digitalization and ...
May 26, 2022

Calgary man who admitted to participating in terrorism activity sentenced to 12 years
CALGARY, AB - A man who admitted to terrorism-related acts with the militant group Islamic State has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.Hussein Borhot, 36, appeared before Court of Queen's Bench Jus...
May 26, 2022

Alberta funding Crime Stoppers for the first time
Crime Stoppers has been operating in Alberta for 40 years, but for the first time, it has secured stable funding.The Government of Alberta announced $850,000 over the next three years for the organiza...
May 26, 2022

Province appoints new chief for Alberta Human Rights Commission
The provincial government has named a chief for the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Tribunals. Collin May has been appointed to the position.The commission's mandate is to reduce discrimination in...
May 26, 2022

Copping encouraged by falling COVID numbers in Alberta
The province has released its latest weekly report on COVID-19. The numbers reported in this update reflect data from May 17-23, 2022.During that time, 2,737 cases were confirmed across the province, ...
May 26, 2022

Health Minister to provide COVID-19 update
Health Minister Jason Copping and Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.Wednesday's news confer...
May 25, 2022

Alberta justice minister faces law society disciplinary hearing in October
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro is to face a three-day disciplinary hearing in October before the self-governing body that sets standards for lawyers in the province.The Law Soci...
May 25, 2022