Province
Canada Safety Council speak out about marijuana and driving
The Canada Safety Council and Public Safety Canada put out a message this week titled Marijuana and Motoring: Green Doesn’t Always Mean Go.
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Province
Business
Government bill to offer protection for consumers purchasing or repairing vehicles
A Better Deal for Consumers and Businesses Act would better protect Albertans buying or repairing a vehicle by increasing the accountability and transparency of the automotive industry, the government announced Thursday. […]
Province
Government extends tuition freeze
Continuing the freeze on tuition and fees through the 2018-19 academic year will keep post-secondary education affordable and accessible for 250,000 full and part-time students and apprentices, the Government of Alberta said Thursday.
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Province
Parents urged to file taxes to get Alberta Child Benefit
The latest Alberta Child Benefit payment was issued Monday to lower-income families; however, Children’s Services Minister Danielle Larivee is reminding other eligible Albertans to file their taxes to receive the financial support. […]
Arts & Culture
Library believes Indigenous education will lead to greater understanding
The Morinville Community Library will start 2018 by hosting a variety of educational experiences to support reconciliation efforts. […]
Business
Province releases lower dental fee guide
by Morinville News Staff The government says a new fee guide will give Albertans an additional tool to help save […]
Province
Grants for restorative justice programs available
The Government of Alberta says it is supporting programs that allow offenders to repair the harm they have caused to victims and communities by putting $252,000 in funding on the table for programs. […]
Province
Government says school nutrition program has been effective
The Government of Alberta is crediting its school nutrition program for giving 5,000 students more energy and the ability to be better able to focus in class. […]
National News
Notley and Kenney pleased with Nebraska Keystone XL decision
Premier Rachel Notley and United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney are applauding a decision by Nebraska state officials to approve TransCanada’s $10-billion Keystone XL pipeline Monday.
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Local News
Community groups eligible for grants supporting women’s equality and empowerment,
Status of Women is inviting community groups to apply for grants for local projects that make life better for women and girls in Alberta. […]
Province
Liquor bag program invites students to design messages on impaired driving
With holiday season upon us, the government says Alberta’s youth are creating “impactful and creative messages” to remind Albertans of the dangers of drinking and driving.
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Local News
Andre Noel recipient of Senate 150th Anniversary Medal
The Senate of Canada celebrated the 150th anniversary of its first sitting Nov. 6 by awarding commemorative medals, struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. The Senate 150th Anniversary Medal commemorates the first time senators came to Ottawa to sit in Parliament on Nov. 6, 1867. […]
Province
Government to allow private enterprise to sell cannabis
Private enterprise will be able to sell cannabis in Alberta, but online sales will be under government control, the government announced Thursday.
Following months of public engagement, the province is moving forward with legislation it says would manage legalized cannabis in Alberta with health and safety top of mind. […]
Province
Government says School Act amendments will improve student success
The Government of Alberta says new legislation would ensure students and communities benefit from more consistent and clear rules in the education system. […]
National News
Alberta bolstering drug-impaired driving laws
The Government of Alberta is proposing new legislation to deter impaired driving and improve safety on the province’s roads. […]
Province
Infectious syphilis and gonorrhea on the rise in Alberta
In the face of what the government calls continued outbreak levels of infectious syphilis and gonorrhea, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services (AHS) are working together to raise awareness about the importance of safe-sex practices and regular STI testing. That awareness includes continued universal syphilis screening for all pregnant women. […]