Category Archives: Alberta
Nixon says completed fall legislative session showed Alberta is "back on track"
Government House Leader Jason Nixon provided a rundown of highlights from the completed fall legislative session Wednesday morning.Nixon noted the session, which began on October 25, was the longest i...
Dec 08, 2021
Hinshaw: No new Omicron variant cases found in Alberta
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there is no change today in the number of Omicron variant cases but expects that won't be the case for long."Given our current aggressive testing program...
Dec 07, 2021
Alberta RCMP offers mail safety tips for the Holiday Season
Following months of distance, the Alberta RCMP understands that Albertans treasure #UnwrappingMoments with friends and family, now more than ever. #UnwrappingMoments might be a present under a tree, a...
Dec 07, 2021
Global energy transition could be a $61B opportunity for Alberta, new study finds
A new study says the global energy transition could create 170,000 jobs in Alberta and contribute $61 billion to the province's GDP by 2050.But it suggests Alberta will have to swiftly ramp up investm...
Dec 07, 2021
New provincial grant aims to set newcomers up for success
Non-profit organizations in the province that support newcomers who are building a new life in Alberta can apply for Alberta's Supports for Newcomer Integration grants.In a news release, the province ...
Dec 07, 2021
Crop and farm cash receipts up in first three quarters of 2021
Total crop, livestock and direct payment receipts as a proportion of total farm cash receipts, January to September, 2011 to 2021Total crop, livestock and direct payment receipts as a proportion of to...
Dec 07, 2021
CP Rail train carrying liquid petroleum derails in Vulcan County
No evacuations are being required at this time, but a train has derailed in southern Alberta.Alberta Emergency Alert started at 1:35 a.m. on Dec. 6, 39 cars derailed approximately half a kilometre nor...
Dec 06, 2021
Cargill workers accept new contract, avoid strike
A strike has been avoided at Cargill Inc.Cargill's High River plant processes about 35 per cent of Canada's beef production. Union workers have accepted a new labour contract, averting a strike that t...
Dec 06, 2021
Province doubles its commitment for addiction treatment spaces
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it has surpassed its commitment to boost addiction treatment spaces in the province.In 2019, the province committed to funding 4,000 annual treatment spac...
Dec 06, 2021
Millions allocated to fighting invasive species in Alberta national parks
The federal government is renewing its efforts to stop the spread of invasive species in mountainous national parks.Minister of Environment and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada Steven Guilbeault ...
Dec 06, 2021