Category Archives: Alberta

Governments more than double funding for high-speed internet in Alberta
The provincial and federal governments have announced a significant expansion of funding to improve Albertans' access to high-speed internet.Back in December, they declared a joint commitment of up to...
Mar 09, 2022

$3 million announced to increase digital footprint of small businesses
Alberta's small businesses can now access federal funding that will help increase their digital footprint.This week, Federal Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister Responsible for Prairies Economi...
Mar 09, 2022

Scam alert: Licence plate sticker refunds
If you've received a text offering a refund for your license plate expiry sticker, it is definitely a scam.The Province has stated Albertans should be aware of the new consumer scam.Government officia...
Mar 09, 2022

Alberta rural municipalities say unpaid oilpatch taxes rising despite high oil prices
The amount of unpaid taxes energy companies owe to small-town Alberta is growing despite high oil prices, the province's rural municipalities said Tuesday.Rural Municipalities of Alberta says its memb...
Mar 08, 2022

UCP making changes to Municipal Government Act in hopes of certainty for public health rules
The Alberta government says it is taking steps to make COVID-19 health policy consistent across the province, thanks to changes being introduced to the Municipal Government Act (MGA).Bill 4, the Munic...
Mar 08, 2022

Alberta to allow delivery of cannabis by retailers, AGLC exits online sales
Starting today (March 8), licensed retailers in Alberta can sell cannabis online and then provide delivery.At the same time, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is exiting the online cannabis s...
Mar 08, 2022

Alberta youth aged 12 to 17 now eligible for boosters
Officials with Alberta Health say all youth aged 12 to 17 can soon receive a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 14, as long as it's a minimum of five months since their second dose.Appoint...
Mar 08, 2022

AHS mandatory vaccination policy lifted
Effective March 10 at 4 p.m., Alberta Health Services (AHS) will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or regular rapid testing of its current workers.This means Alberta is joining other pro...
Mar 08, 2022

Provincial government encouraging more women to seek careers in transportation industry
To help mark International Women's Day, the provincial government is celebrating a $3-million investment to help support women who are seeking job opportunities in the transportation sector.The fundin...
Mar 08, 2022

Alberta to help Ukrainians stay in the province
To help Ukrainians stay in the province, the government of Alberta is prioritizing applications for permanent residency nomination.In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the province is accelera...
Mar 08, 2022