Province

Government looking to modernize Alberta’s workplace legislation

The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act would support family-friendly workplaces and bring Alberta’s standards into alignment with the rest of Canada, the government said Wednesday.

The government says the proposed changes are the result of previous government reviews as well as consultations with Albertans in a variety of sectors. More than 7,000 submissions were received.
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Old wells to be reviewed

The province announced Wednesday it is working with industry and experts to find ways to better protect Albertans and the environment by improving policies for managing old oil and gas facilities.
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Government offering instant rebates for energy-efficient products

Instant rebates are on offer at home improvement stores throughout the province for energy-efficient home products. The provincial government announced the new retail campaign runs from Apr. 28 to June 11. A second six-week retail campaign will be offered in the fall. […]

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Government says funding increases women’s equality

The province’s Status of Women grant program, originally budgeted for $500,000, tripled in the budget year 2016-2017 to $1.5 million for community projects the government says boosts women’s safety, economic security, and leadership. […]

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Van Djiken and other opposition members join business in urging government for more labour consultations

The Wildrose and Progressive Conservative caucuses have joined representatives from Alberta’s business community in calling on the NDP government to “extend and enhance the consultation process” in its review of the Labour Relations and Employment Standards Codes. […]

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Province offering energy efficiency rebates

The government announced Tuesday that their new Energy Efficiency Alberta program would support homeowners and local Alberta contractors through rebates up to $3,500 for insulation, tankless hot water heaters, and windows.
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Business

New trade agreement a better deal for Albertans, government says

The province says the new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), signed Friday by federal, provincial and territorial trade ministers, will give Alberta businesses, investors, and workers increased access to Canada-wide markets, including government tenders in other provinces and territorities.
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Province encouraging more women to run for office

The government is crediting a successful fall tour as motivation to expand their #ReadyForHer campaign to a spring tour encouraging women to run for councils and school boards.

While half of Alberta’s population are women, 23 per cent of the province’s towns and cities do not have a woman on their councils. […]

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Government increases access to service dogs

The Government of Alberta says the new Service Dogs Qualifications Regulation, which came into effect Apr. 1, will allow more schools to train qualified service dogs, something the province believes will give more Albertans opportunities to find a job, attend school and participate in their communities. […]

Morinville News

Fishing season sees opening of 12 new lakes

A dozen new fishing destinations have been added this year, after the recovery of several lakes and fisheries closed for decades, the government announced Saturday.

The province will open eight lakes to walleye fishing this year, many of which have been closed since 1996 when Alberta introduced major restrictions to walleye harvesting after major population declines.
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Province offering more support for Alberta’s liquor industry

The Government of Alberta says it is committing ongoing support for the province’s rapidly expanding brewing and liquor production industry.

The 2017 budget includes $25 million for the Alberta Small Brewers Development Program, launched last August to help small, Alberta-based brewers grow their businesses. A similar program for small distillers, wineries, and meaderies (honey wine) is in the works. […]