alberta

Government offering grants to support restorative justice

Nov 21, 2016 1

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. […]

$7 million in awards to support Indigenous students’ studies

Nov 15, 2016 Comments Off

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. […]

Province restores rural road funding

Nov 15, 2016 Comments Off

The province says its new Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) program better meets municipality’s needs. The Government of Alberta has restored funding to STIP as part of its $34.8-billion Capital Plan. […]

Provincial investment seeks to improve access to quality, affordable child care

Nov 15, 2016 2

Non-profit organizations are invited to apply to develop 18 new Early Learning and Child Care Centres across the province in what the government says is the first step toward $25-per-day child care in Alberta. […]

Province keeps tuition affordable for Alberta students

Oct 19, 2016 Comments Off

The province announced Wednesday it would extend the tuition freeze for the 2-17-2018 academic year, allowing the government to work with stakeholders to review the tuition and fee model in Alberta.

The province estimates 250,000 full- and part-time students and apprentices will save approximately $16 million a year though the freeze on tuition and fees. […]

Physicians to sign amended agreement with province

Oct 17, 2016 Comments Off

Alberta’s physicians have ratified an amending agreement with province the government says will improve patient care. The amending agreement still needs to be signed by both parties. […]

Foster and kinship caregivers recognized by province

Oct 17, 2016 Comments Off

This week is National Foster Family Week in Canada and Foster and Kinship Caregiver Week in Alberta. The province is acknowledging the breadth of care to support vulnerable children receive in the province. […]

Countdown begins on next municipal election

Oct 17, 2016 Comments Off

In almost exactly one year, Morinville residents will be joining others from across the province as they elect new local governments in their communities. […]

Alberta Participates in Global Privacy Sweep on Internet of Things

Sep 22, 2016 Comments Off

Devices connected to the Internet of Things got a failing grade in securing personal information; the government announced Thursday.

A recent international study has shown six in ten Internet of Things devices do not properly inform customers how their personal information is being used.
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Wildrose critical of vehicle licence reminder program

Sep 19, 2016 Comments Off

Drivers fined for expired plate stickers ought to get a break, the Wildrose opposition argues.

Wildrose Shadow Service Alberta Minister Wayne Anderson said Monday the NDP government assured him the plan to switch from paper to electronic vehicle reminders last March would save the province time and money. […]