Category Archives: Alberta
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
Hinshaw says benefit of COVID vaccines is clear
Each day the province reports COVID-19 statistics is another day that the benefits of vaccines become clear, said the province's chief medical officer of health on Tuesday."For example, in the last th...
Oct 26, 2021
Alberta’s social services providers can apply for provincial grants up to $1M
The Alberta Government is opening up applications for "civil society organizations" to kickstart new projects.A total of $7-million will be available through the Civil Society Fund, which aims to addr...
Oct 26, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health in the province.The news conference with Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to be...
Oct 26, 2021
Albertans vote in favour of removing equalization from Constitution
EDMONTON - The final results from Alberta's equalization referendum show almost 62 per cent of those who voted want to see the principle of equalization removed from the Constitution. A second referen...
Oct 26, 2021
Province proposes stronger review of capital projects
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government is proposing legislation to make the decisions on capital infrastructure projects "criteria-based."If passed, the Infrastructure Accountability Act will legislate...
Oct 26, 2021
Alberta shortening times for workers to have credentials recognized when moving to province
Canadians with professional credentials who are looking to move to Alberta will soon have an easier time with doing so.The Alberta Government has introduced Bill 49, the Labour Mobility Act (LMA), whi...
Oct 25, 2021
Jobs, COVID-19 on the agenda as fall Alberta legislature sitting set to begin
EDMONTON - The fall sitting of the Alberta legislature begins today, and the government says jobs, diversifying the economy and fighting COVID-19 will be the focus.House leader Jason Nixon says the Un...
Oct 25, 2021
Starting Monday, two vaccine shots will be required for Restrictions Exemption Program
Anyone looking to attend a business, venue, or service provider that requires proof of vaccination will need to have both of their COVID-19 vaccinations.The Alberta Government says, starting October 2...
Oct 22, 2021
AHS extends mandatory COVID-19 immunization deadline
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced that 94 per cent of full-time and part-time AHS employees - and 94 per cent of AHS physicians - have submitted proof of having two doses of COVID-19 vaccine...
Oct 22, 2021