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Government adds new controls to payday loan laws

Payday lenders are now required to provide all loans with installment plans, with no penalty for early payback. The government says the new rules greatly reduce the interest rate, as well as take measure to keep Albertans from falling into a cycle of borrowing. […]

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County pleased with Pembina Pipelines announcement

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has been given the green light under the province’s Petrochemical Diversification Program incentive program. The company has announced they have plans to build their Polypropylene (PP) and Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) facilities in Sturgeon County’s Alberta’s Industrial Heartland area. […]

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Two new petrochemical plants announced, one in Sturgeon County

The province announced two new approved petrochemical plants Monday, projects the government believes will “add jobs, diversify the energy industry and create lasting benefits for Alberta’s economy.”

The two projects process propane extracted from natural gas resources into value-added plastics products used worldwide. The province says the projects have been approved to receive royalty credits under Alberta’s Petrochemicals Diversification Program, announced in February of this year. […]

Local News

Impaired Driving Awareness Month kicks off with province-wide check stop blitz

Local RCMP, Peace Officers, and the province are reminding motorists that December is Impaired Driving Awareness Month.

With friends and family travelling to social events and gatherings, many involving alcohol, police are encouraging the community to stand up and speak out against impaired driving before it happens. […]

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New legislation will limit donations to political campaigns

The government says if its Fair Elections Financing Act passes, it will “ensure Albertans – not big money and special interest groups – decide the outcome of elections,” and create a “sunshine list” for third party advertising. […]

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Province proposing helmet law for off-highway vehicles

Helmet laws for off-highway vehicles on public land could soon come into effect is Minister of Transportation Brian Mason amendments to the Traffic Safety Act (TSA) pass. The amendments would require recreational users ATVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, and other off-road vehicles to wear helmets. […]

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Door-to-door energy sales banned in the new year

Albertans will ring in the New Year with fewer ringing door bells. Starting Jan. 1, 2017, Alberta will prohibit the unsolicited door-to-door selling of energy products to protect people from what the government says is misleading, high-pressure sales practices. […]

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Government offering grants to support restorative justice

The Government of Alberta is offering eligible non-profit organizations, First Nations, and community groups $360,000 in grants to support restorative justice programs.

The program, announced Nov. 21, will provide up to $50,000 annually to organizations that practice, promote or develop restorative justice initiatives in the province. Grants are available for organizations seeking to start a restorative justice initiative as well as for groups with existing programs. […]

Province

New grants to advance women’s equality and prosperity

Organizations that improve the lives of women and girls will receive $500,000 in grants from Alberta Status of Women; the government announced Wednesday.

The province says the grants create opportunities for community groups to pilot innovative ideas or expand existing successful projects that help women in Alberta reach their full potential. […]

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$7 million in awards to support Indigenous students’ studies

The Government of Alberta says it is helping prepare Indigenous post-secondary students for success with $7 million in scholarships, part of its Future Ready initiative. Alberta First Nations Colleges and publicly funded post-secondary institutions deliver the program. […]