Category Archives: Alberta
Independent legislature member Todd Loewen enters Alberta UCP leadership race
EDMONTON - The first United Conservative backbencher to publicly call for Premier Jason Kenney to quit is now running to replace him as party leader and premier.Todd Loewen announced in a Facebook pos...
Jun 03, 2022
Alberta Open Farm Days this summer
Alberta Open Farm Days is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022 and urbanites from across the province are being encouraged to meet and mingle with their rural neighbours this summer.The province-w...
Jun 02, 2022
Province announces more supports for students affected by the pandemic
Alberta's government is investing an additional $113 million to provide targeted supports for students experiencing both academic and mental health challenges.As part of the Alberta Child and Youth We...
Jun 01, 2022
Province partners with First Nation to lower wait times
Enoch Cree Nation, in partnership with Surgical Centres Inc., is in negotiations with Alberta Health Services to offer about 3,000 publicly funded hip and knee replacements and other joint procedures ...
Jun 01, 2022
Province building up support system for Alberta tech entrepreneurs
Through the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy, Alberta's government says it is continuing to support the development and attraction of talent, business and job-creating investment. Government...
Jun 01, 2022
Alberta Premier alarmed over move to decriminalize some illicit drugs in British Columbia
Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta's government is alarmed that British Columbia is moving to decriminalize some illicit drugs. The Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada announced...
Jun 01, 2022
Premier’s Office releases Respectful Workplace Policy
A new Respectful Workplace Policy for political staff in the Government of Alberta has been released after a comprehensive review of human resources policies.Government officials say the Respectful Wo...
May 31, 2022
Alberta taking new actions for youth affected by pandemic
The Government of Alberta says it is to take new actions to support children and youth affected by the pandemic.The cross-ministry action plan is informed, the government says, by the Child and Youth ...
May 31, 2022
New tool designed to help improve police response to mental health calls
The Provincial Government is implementing a new system that will help police services across the province treat mental health and addiction as health care issues.HealthIM is a new system that equips p...
May 31, 2022
Province announces more flexible rules for businesses
The provincial government has new rules it says will help make Alberta the most competitive and attractive place to do business in Canada.Government officials say amendments made to the Business Corpo...
May 31, 2022