Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta to recognize the accomplishments of newcomers
The Government of Alberta has launched a new awards program to recognize the accomplishments of immigrants in the province.In a news conference June 10, 2022, the provincial government said that the N...
Jun 10, 2022
City dwellers being asked to say thank you to people in agriculture on Farmer's Day
June 10 marks Farmer's Day in AlbertaUFA President and CEO Scott Bolton says after a drought, high input costs, and the late spring, it is more important than ever to celebrate farmers."The circumstan...
Jun 10, 2022
Counselling Alberta expands province-wide, focusing on rural virtual counselling
More Albertans will be able to access counselling services thanks to a new investment from the provincial government.The Government of Alberta has announced $6.75 million over two years for the Calgar...
Jun 10, 2022
30-minute ambulance wait for Calgary woman attacked by dogs not good enough; premier
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says it's inadequate that it took an ambulance 30 minutes to get to an 86-year-old Calgary woman who had been attacked by dogs.Police and paramedics responde...
Jun 09, 2022
Former Alberta NDP workers say volunteers and constituency workers ignored, demeaned
EDMONTON, AB - Two Alberta NDP workers say they quit recently because they could no longer stomach a culture they describe as demeaning and ignores volunteers, with the majority of those targeted bein...
Jun 09, 2022
WATCH: Province to give public health update at 3:30
Health Minister Jason Copping and CMOH Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide an update Thursday on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.The update will begin at 3:30.Watch HERE if a video p...
Jun 09, 2022
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