Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta donating over $5 million to support Ukraine
Alberta is providing more support for Ukraine.Amid the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that the province will be donating $5 million to the ...
Mar 04, 2022
Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council celebrates 20 years
The old adage goes: respect your elders. But as the years go by, do some forget what this means?Celebrating their 20th anniversary as an organization this year, the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Counc...
Mar 04, 2022
Province expanding coal restrictions to protect Alberta's Eastern Slopes
Alberta's government has announced an expansion of coal restrictions to protect the province's Eastern Slopes.Effective immediately, government officials say all new coal-related exploration and devel...
Mar 04, 2022
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