Category Archives: Alberta
Province announces investment in STEM learning opportunities for women
An investment announced by Alberta's government this week, is hoped to mean science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields will employ more women as the province's economy grows. To ensure th...
Mar 9, 2022
MLA Tracy Allard meeting this week with U.S. officials on energy
Another MLA is representing Alberta at a second energy conference in the United States this week.Tracy Allard, MLA for Grande Prairie, is promoting Alberta's energy sector at the Energy Council Federa...
Mar 9, 2022
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2022