Category Archives: Alberta
Government proposes bill to reform disciplinary process for teachers
Officials with the Alberta government say students, parents and teachers across the province stand to benefit from reforms to the discipline process for all teachers and teacher leaders.If passed, Bil...
Mar 31, 2022
Alberta government aiming to give victims a voice in the justice system
Alberta's government is providing more than $1 million to fund restorative justice practices throughout the province.Government officials say restorative justice programming has been in place in Alber...
Mar 31, 2022
TSB says brake failure, cold weather led to deadly train derailment near Field, B.C.
CALGARY, AB - An investigation into a fatal train derailment near the British Columbia-Alberta boundary has found the locomotive's brakes failed with prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.The Transp...
Mar 31, 2022
HALO Air Ambulance to receive over $1 million in annual funding from province
MEDICINE HAT, AB - For the first time ever HALO (Helicopter Air Lift Operation) is getting guaranteed funding and a contract with Alberta Health Services. HALO had been operating under a fee-for-servi...
Mar 31, 2022
Alberta Legislature votes in favour of motion calling for end to federal carbon tax increase
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney continues to voice his opposition to the federal carbon tax. Ottawa is set to increase the carbon tax to $50 per tonne on Friday, April 1.On Monday, March 28, Kenney annou...
Mar 31, 2022
Kidney Foundation asks you to be inspired by the ‘Logan Boulet Effect’ and talk about organ donation
A national event to encourage organ and tissue donation among Canadians is coming up next month. The fourth annual Green Shirt Day is on Thursday, April 7, 2022, and hopes to see Canadians unite and b...
Mar 31, 2022
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