Category Archives: Alberta

Province announces grant funding to help live music in Alberta
Officials with the Alberta government say the Stabilize Live Music Grant is helping hundreds of venues, musicians and other music professionals get back to recording and performing.The government says...
Feb 17, 2022

Police presence to remain near Coutts
RCMP officers will stay in the Coutts area following the blockade disbandment at the border crossing.RCMP Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki says it is necessary to make sure protesters don't gather ...
Feb 16, 2022

Province introduces two new rural immigration streams
The Alberta Government is taking steps to ensure skilled labourers from abroad can join rural communities. Premier Jason Kenney announced the launch of the Rural Renewal Stream and the Rural Entrepren...
Feb 16, 2022

Alberta Beef Producers prepare for March AGM
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) wrapped up their Producer Zone Meetings last week and are preparing for the 46 Annual General meeting the first week of March.ABP General Manager Brad Dubeau says overall,...
Feb 16, 2022

Two premiers, 16 governors call for reinstatement of border exemptions for truck drivers
Provincial and state government leaders are calling on their respective federal governments to reinstate exemptions for international truck drivers.Addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Presi...
Feb 16, 2022

Blockade at Coutts border crossing officially ends
The protest at the Coutts border crossing is over, but its impact will have lasting effects.The border is open in both directions again after more than two weeks of disruptions.Protesters originally b...
Feb 16, 2022

$2.5 million announced to reduce sexual violence on Alberta post-secondary campuses
Alberta's government is agreeing with student leaders from across the province that more needs to be done to address sexual violence in campus communities.Advanced Education is investing $2.5 million ...
Feb 16, 2022

Alberta looking for contractors to build new highway rest areas
The provincial government is searching for interested parties to develop up to 18 highway rest areas across the province.Following extensive feedback from municipalities and the trucking industry over...
Feb 16, 2022

Booster doses expanded for young Albertans with health conditions
Young Albertans with immunocompromising and underlying health conditions can book COVID-19 vaccine booster doses on February 15."I know this will be welcome news to young Albertans who live with immun...
Feb 15, 2022

Man sentenced for defrauding Drayton Valley not-for-profit organization
A Drayton Valley man accused of defrauding a local not-for-profit organization of more than $200,000 has been sentenced.Eric Paul Butz, 36, was convicted of uttering a forged document and given a 22-m...
Feb 15, 2022