Category Archives: Alberta
Provincial funds to help businesses launch online stores
Well into the pandemic, two out of five small businesses in Alberta do not have a way of selling their products online.The Alberta Government hopes their latest funding announcement will result in mor...
Oct 28, 2021
Alberta has one of Canada’s highest food bank usage rates: 2021 HungerCount
Food Banks Canada has released the latest HungerCount.For Alberta, it was found that food banks across the province saw 116,396 visits in March 2021, an increase of 29.6 per cent since the last Hunger...
Oct 28, 2021
WATCH: Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update at 3:30
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical health officer, will provide an update on COVID-19 in Alberta at 3:30.WATCHIf a video player does not appear here, refresh closer to 3:30, or click to g...
Oct 28, 2021
Government proposes legislation to uphold the value of artists to Alberta
Officials with the Government of Alberta say proposed new legislation is anticipated to promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.The Ar...
Oct 28, 2021
Province announces a new vision for post-secondary education
Alberta's government is introducing a number of legislative changes aimed at supporting the strategic direction of the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs initiative and recommendations of the Skil...
Oct 28, 2021
Alberta RCMP Federal Policing warns buy-and-sell users of ongoing payment fraud
The Alberta RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit is warning online buy-and-sell users of an ongoing payment scam in which sellers using platforms like Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace are unkno...
Oct 28, 2021
Ex-staffer suing Premier's office for wrongful dismissal after alleging sexual harassment
A former senior political staffer is suing the office of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for allegedly failing to act on a complaint of sex harassment in the workplace.Ariella Kimmel says in a statement ...
Oct 28, 2021
Province announces supports for students who've fallen behind due to pandemic disruptions
The Alberta Government is taking steps to help out younger students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says they will give $490 per student to school b...
Oct 27, 2021
Education Minister to announce help for students to catch up after pandemic disruption
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange will provide an update on additional steps being taken to support Alberta students during the COVID-19 pandemic.LaGrange will be joined by Lorrie Jess, president, A...
Oct 27, 2021
VIDEO: Creepy Hollow offers spooktacular fun for the whole family
The entrance to Creepy Hollow gives off a slightly different vibe once the sun goes down. (Lethbridge News Now)The entrance to Creepy Hollow gives off a slightly different vibe once the sun goes down....
Oct 27, 2021