Category Archives: Alberta
As calving season approaches, plan now to protect you investment
As ranchers and producers approach calving season on the prairies, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has published several articles in the past week that deal with calving issues.One such articl...
Jan 17, 2022
Kenney sees jump in approval rating, but doing poorly at handling COVID; Poll
Jason Kenney is no longer Canada's least popular premier - he is now the second least popular.The Angus Reid Institute has released its Premier Approval rankings for January 2022.Alberta's Kenney impr...
Jan 17, 2022
Temporary pause to obstetric services at Rocky Mountain House Health Centre
The Rocky Mountain House Health Centre is currently without obstetrical services, and will be that way until 8 a.m. on Jan. 17.AHS made the announcement at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, sharing the following:O...
Jan 15, 2022
Update on psychedelic therapy drugs a positive step in mental-health care: experts
A doctor and a psychologist say Health Canada's move to allow physicians to request restricted psychedelic drugs for patients as part of their psychotherapy is a positive step toward transforming ment...
Jan 15, 2022
'Operation Cold Start' looks to reduce vehicle thefts in Alberta
Alberta RCMP along with their partners in law enforcement are launching Operation Cold Start. From January 31 to February 6, officers across the province are working together to educate Albertans to h...
Jan 15, 2022
Alberta announces spring legislature sitting dates
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has announced dates for its spring sitting of the legislature.There will be a speech from the throne to open a new session on Feb. 22.Finance Minister Travis Toews wi...
Jan 15, 2022
Province launches grant to help mentor newcomers for success in Alberta’s workforce
The provincial government says funding of $1 million is now available to help newcomers access mentorship opportunities to build their careers and further diversify Alberta's economy.The Alberta Immig...
Jan 14, 2022
Nominations for Alberta Order of Excellence now open
Nominations are now open for Alberta's highest honour.You can nominate a distinguished individual for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence. Up to 10 individuals will be inducted this year to ...
Jan 14, 2022
New vaccination incentives needed, says Alberta's former top doctor
A former chief medical health officer says Alberta needs new COVID-19 vaccination incentives to help protect health care and the public.Dr. James Talbot says that should include both positive and nega...
Jan 13, 2022
Ottawa to go ahead with trucker vaccine mandate after stating it would scrap it
MONTREAL, QUE. - The federal government says the vaccine mandate for truckers crossing into Canada from the United States will come into effect this Saturday as planned, despite a previous statement f...
Jan 13, 2022