Category Archives: Alberta

New legislation announced to spur innovation in finance sector
Officials with the Alberta government say proposed legislation would help diversify the economy by making it easier for finance and fintech companies to develop new products and services in Alberta.If...
Mar 30, 2022

Paxlovid to be available at more Alberta pharmacies
Starting April 1, more Alberta pharmacies can supply COVID-19 antiviral medication to eligible residents.Paxlovid is the first COVID-19 treatment approved by Health Canada that can be taken orally at ...
Mar 30, 2022

Province announces bill to enhance sexual assault law education for judges
The Alberta government has introduced legislation requiring individuals applying to be a provincial court judge to complete sexual assault law and social context issues education before they are eligi...
Mar 30, 2022

Government aiming to give Albertans stronger voice in democracy
Alberta's Recall Act and Citizen Initiative Act will come into force on April 7.Government officials say the Recall Act strengthens democracy by giving Albertans a method to hold elected officials acc...
Mar 30, 2022

Renewal deadline for commercial carriers extended
Alberta's government has announced an extension to the deadline for commercial carriers to renew Safety Fitness Certificates (SFC) that are required to operate in Alberta.Provincial officials say comm...
Mar 30, 2022

New Alberta Child and Youth Advocate named
A new Child and Youth Advocate for Alberta is due to be sworn-in next month.Terri Pelton will be sworn-in as Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate on April 5."With a career spanning more than 30 years as...
Mar 30, 2022

2022 Canadian Professional Rodeo season is here; dates for finals in Red Deer
The official start of the 2022 Canadian Professional Rodeo season is here with dates already set for the finals in Red Deer.In three weeks, fans can enjoy the first stops of the year with pro rodeos i...
Mar 30, 2022

WATCH: Health Minister Copping to give COVID-19 update at 3 p.m.
Health Minister Jason Copping will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.The province announced two weeks ago it would only be giving verba...
Mar 30, 2022

'Grandparent scam' still going around, say Alberta RCMP
Alberta RCMP are once again warning residents to be aware of what's referred to as the 'Grandparent' or 'Grandchild' scam.In March, RCMP received five complaints about this type of scam, with a total ...
Mar 30, 2022

Child and Youth Advocate releases mandatory reviews concerning 15 young people
Officials with the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate say a recently released report focuses on themes of coordinated service delivery, strengthening accountability, and providing services and sup...
Mar 29, 2022