Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta RCMP promotes seatbelt safety this March
This month, Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists that seatbelt safety saves lives. Mounties say the proper use of safety restraints significantly reduces the risk of serious injury and harm in the eve...
Mar 04, 2022
'Disheartening': Alberta government promise to track domestic violence offenders lags
CALGARY - The Alberta government is lagging on a promise to fund electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders even as other provinces push forward with programs believed to have saved lives.Th...
Mar 04, 2022
Alberta partnering with international groups to reduce carbon emissions
The Alberta government is partnering with eight countries in an international partnership with Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT) to help fund four new carbon capture projects.The Alberta-based carbo...
Mar 03, 2022
Province investing in over 1,500 new continuing care spaces in Alberta
The provincial budget unveiled last month put a strong focus on health care, with the government committing over $3 billion towards the health care system.On Thursday, March 3, the province laid out m...
Mar 03, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions to remain in Alberta courts until further notice
A decision to lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta won't apply to the courts in the province.As of March 1, the Alberta government removed most of its pandemic restrictions, including the ...
Mar 03, 2022
New support model announced for youth in care to transition to adulthood
Young adults who were formally in government care will now be able to benefit from a new support model that will prepare them to live independently, pursue education and build their careers.Children's...
Mar 03, 2022
Province announces expanded health capacity to move Alberta forward
Alberta's government has announced more access to critical care beds thanks to a $300-million investment over three years to expand health-care capacity. The UCP says they are adding up to 50 permanen...
Mar 02, 2022
Minister Schweitzer highlights venture capital investment in Alberta
Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Doug Schweitzer, issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association annual report:"Venture capi...
Mar 02, 2022
Rural Alberta counties & municipalities to vote on keeping RCMP motion
The group that represents Alberta's 69 counties and municipal districts will vote on a motion to keep the RCMP as their police force.The Rural Municipalities of Alberta motion calls for asking Premier...
Mar 02, 2022
169 “anomalies” discovered at former residential school site in northern Alberta
KAPAWE'NO FIRST NATION, AB - The initial findings of a ground-penetrating radar search has unveiled the possibility of up to 169 child graves at a former residential school in Northern Alberta.The Kap...
Mar 01, 2022