Category Archives: Alberta
Zolgensma added to Rare Diseases Drug Coverage Program
The Alberta government has added Zolgensma to the Rare Diseases Drug Coverage Program.Zolgensma is known as one of the most expensive drugs in the world and costs $2.8 million for it to be purchased p...
Dec 1, 2021
Province announces funding for four vaccine development proposals
EDMONTON, AB - The province has made a significant announcement on the development of COVID-19 vaccines in Alberta.The Government of Alberta says it is providing up to $81.2 million to fund four propo...
Dec 1, 2021
Beef Advocacy Program helps producers beef-up communication with consumers
The Canadian Cattlemen's association is always working to dispel misinformation about beef production and product quality. To that end, the Beef Advocacy Canada Program was revamped and relaunched in ...
Dec 1, 2021
Alberta modifying rules on photo radar to ensure use is “not for revenue”
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's government is restricting the use of automated traffic enforcement (ATE), putting the onus on municipalities to justify each location where photo radar is deployed.The provinc...
Dec 1, 2021
Alberta expanding third COVID doses for adults aged 60 and up
The Alberta Government announced Wednesday that COVID-19 booster doses will be available to adults aged 60 and older starting Monday, December 6.READ MORE: COVID STATS FOR DEC. 1, 2021Those wanting to...
Dec 1, 2021
Alert issued as wildfire burns in M.D. of Ranchland
M.D. RANCHLAND, AB - Fire crews are monitoring a wildfire in southern Alberta.It was first discovered in the M.D. of Ranchland on Tuesday, November 30 at about 11:00 p.m. Alberta Agriculture & For...
Dec 1, 2021
WATCH: Health Minister to discuss vaccine rollout at 3:30
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the province's vaccine rollout.It is scheduled to begin at 3:30, and it can be watched below:No other ...
Dec 1, 2021
Alberta government aiming to help non-profits fundraise online
The Alberta government has announced a new crowdfunding platform that's hoped to help non-profits raise funds to support programs, services and causes that enhance quality of life and support arts org...
Nov 30, 2021
First case of Omicron COVID-19 variant confirmed in Alberta
Alberta has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.The case was confirmed in an individual returning from Nigeria and the Netherlands."The individual tested positive while asympto...
Nov 30, 2021
High-flying oil and gas prices paint rosier shade of red ink on Alberta's budget
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's budget outlook for this year is turning a rosier shade of red ink, with jobs up, the deficit down and oil and gas prices humming along at unexpectedly high levels.Finance Mini...
Nov 30, 2021