Category Archives: Alberta
Province says investment leverages $130 million to boost innovation
Officials with the Alberta government say new funding for research infrastructure at the University of Alberta will strengthen the province's position as a leader in research and technology developmen...
Nov 26, 2021
UCP, NDP pledging expansion of high speed internet at Rural Municipalities Fall Convention
With the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Fall Convention wrapping up in Edmonton today, the United Conservative caucus is highlighting its party's commitment to investing $150 million into rural broad...
Nov 26, 2021
Investigation underway into possible privacy breach on Alberta's vaccine records website
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has reported a possible privacy breach on its COVID-19 vaccine records website.A technical issue on the site residents can use to access their updated proof of...
Nov 26, 2021
Potential December 6 strike for Cargill workers in High River
Employees at one of Southern Alberta's largest meat processing facilities might be hitting the picket line soon.After two days of voting, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 401 President ...
Nov 25, 2021
Minister Horner calls US softwood lumber duties 'unacceptable'
Alberta's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development is expressing his disappointment with new duties announced on Canadian softwood lumber exports.Nate Horner issued the followi...
Nov 25, 2021
Alberta Dairy `cost study` program begins January 2022
A prime objective of any business is to have a good understanding of how well it is performing. Important parts of measuring that performance include tracking revenues, expenses, and profit margins.'W...
Nov 24, 2021
Front-line workers can now get safety training for Restrictions Exemption Program
The province says safety training is now available to front-line workers that will help keep patrons safe during the pandemic.The 45-minute online training is available to employers and staff at busin...
Nov 24, 2021
NDP calls for ministerial panel on children in government care
Alberta's NDP is demanding the immediate re-establishment of a Ministerial Panel to see through what they say is urgently needed improvements to supports for children in care and child intervention se...
Nov 24, 2021
Alberta government accelerating the development of tech startups
The Alberta government's drive to diversify the economy is getting a boost as four business accelerators described as world-class aim to help promising startups grow.Provincial officials say business ...
Nov 24, 2021
Environmentalists threaten Alberta Premier Kenney with lawsuit over inquiry remarks
A coalition of at least eight environmental groups is threatening to sue Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for defamation if he doesn't retract and apologize for statements saying a public inquiry found th...
Nov 24, 2021