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. […]
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Province
Government encouraging conversations to prevent bullying
Bullying Awareness Week runs Nov. 12 -18 and the province is encouraging Albertans to help prevent bullying at school, work and elsewhere. […]
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Government says Conflicts of Interest Act would protect tax dollars
Proposed amendments to the Conflicts of Interest Act would further protect Albertans’ tax dollars and ensure public agencies are governed transparently, the government announced Wednesday. […]
Local Sports
Albertans can now report poachers online
Albertans now have the option of using smartphones or computers to report suspicious hunting or fishing activity.
Previously, the only way to report poaching activity, dangerous wildlife or public land abuse was to phone the Report A Poacher hotline. […]
Province
New legislation supports gay-straight alliances
A proposed bill that will ensure students can form gay-straight alliances at school without fear of being outed would make life better for students, the government said Thursday. […]
Province
Kenney appoints UCP Leadership team
by Morinville News Staff Newly-elected United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader, Jason Kenney, unveiled his party’s new Caucus Leadership Team Monday, […]
Business
Government presents Bill to protect fuel and convenience store workers
The government says proposed legislation will make conditions safer at convenience stores and gas stations.
If passed, An Act to Protect Gas and Convenience Store Workers would amend the Occupational Health and Safety Code to include mandatory pre-payment for fuel. Violence-prevention plans would also become mandatory at retail fuel and convenience stores. […]
Morinville News
Municipalities have new rules to follow
For the first time in more than two decades, the province has made significant changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA), legislation that sets the rules for how local governments function and provide services to residents. Those wholesale changes to the MGA have now been proclaimed as law […]
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Province providing support to teach Indigenous history and culture in schools
Alberta Education is providing teachers with lesson plans to help bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and contributions to classrooms across the province.
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NDP change cabinet with focus on economic recovery
Premier Notley has appointed Calgary-North West MLA Sandra Jansen to cabinet as the new Minister of Infrastructure. […]
Province
Province shows appreciation for caregivers
The third week in October is Foster and Kinship Caregiver Week in Alberta, a weeklong initiative acknowledging caregivers who provide safe and healthy homes for children in need.
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Columns
National Column: Energy East demise changes political landscape
In light of the contrary feelings the demise of the Energy East pipeline inspired in Calgary and Montreal, this week it is easy to forget that the project was born under a relatively auspicious star alignment in Quebec. Or that political resistance to pipeline developments is hardly exclusive to that province. […]
Province
Government looking for feedback on cannabis legalization
The province is preparing for the legalization of cannabis and are seeking input on The Alberta Cannabis Framework, which outlines who will be able to buy it and where, and where they will be allowed to use it. […]
Province
UCP calls for equipping students with info on opioid crisis
Age appropriate information being taught about the opioid overdose crisis in the Alberta curriculum, is something the United Conservative Party Official Opposition is hoping to see as students return to school throughout Alberta. […]
Province
Alberta Parks extending camping season
More than 250 provincial campgrounds will remain open over the next month, the Government of Alberta announced Tuesday.
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Business
Government looking for input on consumer protection
by Morinville News Staff The government is hosting six open house sessions to give input on key consumer issues, the […]