Category Archives: Alberta
Interim report aimed at addressing pressure on EMS expected by end of May
Health Minister Jason Copping says an interim report on how to address growing demand on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Alberta is expected by the end of the month.The Alberta EMS Provincial Advi...
May 17, 2022
More signs Alberta is passing latest COVID-19 wave, says health minister
According to Alberta's health minister, there are more signs that the province is putting the BA.2 wave behind us.Jason Copping said the average PCR test positivity rate over the past six days is abou...
May 17, 2022
Utilities Commission denies AltaLink’s proposed $120 million refund
lberta's utilities watchdog has shut down a plan from a power transmission company to give ratepayers a refund.The Alberta Utilities Commission says the small cash payout proposed by AltaLink would ul...
May 17, 2022
Alberta increasing film and TV tax credit
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta hopes to attract more film and television productions.The 2022-23 provincial budget includes a 40% increase in the Film and Television Tax Credit compared to 2...
May 17, 2022
Alberta home to snack maker’s newest facility
Super-Pufft, one of North America's largest manufacturers and co-packers of salty snacks for retailers and national brands, has established a new state-of-the-art potato chip processing facility in Al...
May 17, 2022
Copping and Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19
Health Minister Jason Copping and Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, will provide an update on COVID-19 today and the ongoing work to protect public health.The news conferen...
May 17, 2022
NDP seeking audit of UCP's utility rebates
Alberta's NDP says families across the province deserve answers on why the UCP has failed to deliver utility rebates after months of shifting timelines and delay. The Opposition says it is asking the ...
May 17, 2022
Province fighting the federal firearm registry
Alberta chief firearms officer Teri Bryant is requesting the federal government delay or eliminate adopting what she describes as a backdoor long gun registry.Provincial government officials say Her l...
May 17, 2022
Province says updated draft K-6 curriculum ready for piloting
Alberta's education minister says school authorities can pilot three updated draft K-6 subjects with students in classrooms across the province this fall. Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's government is...
May 17, 2022
Alberta RCMP promote safe driving behaviours over Victoria Day long weekend
It's Canada Road Safety Week (CRSW) and Alberta RCMP are joining the cause in spreading the message to drivers. From May 17-23, the Alberta RCMP is promoting safe driving behaviours as they relate to ...
May 17, 2022