Province

Alberta announces more red tape reductions

The Government of Alberta announced Monday that it has saved Albertans and Alberta businesses more than $2.75 billion through red tape reduction since 2019, and that upcoming proposed changes in the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 would ensure unnecessary red tape does not creep back into government. […]

Local News

Discounts and discussions as area seniors meet with MLA over coffee

Seniors can now expect a 25 per cent discount on personal registry services. That was some of the news delivered by Morinville-St. Albert MLA Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, to seniors at the Seniors Rendez-Vous Centre in Morinville on Tuesday, Apr. 2. […]

Crime & Police

New bill would see creation of a new Alberta police agency

The Government of Alberta is introducing new legislation to address what it says is the evolution of public safety and policing needs in the province. The legislation would allow the creation of an independent police agency. […]

Crime & Police

Click it or ticket. Alberta RCMP reminding motorists to buckle up

Seatbelt safety is the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar educational focus for March, and RCMP are reminding drivers that wearing a seatbelt is one of the most effective ways to be protected in a motor vehicle collision, significantly reducing the risk of serious injury and harm. […]

Province

Alberta Parks Launches New Camping Reservation Platform

Alberta Parks has rolled out a new camping reservation platform just in time for the much-anticipated summer camping season. The platform, introduced to streamline the booking process, has already seen significant activity since its recent launch. […]

Province

Parking fees to rise at AHS facilities

The UCP government says public parking rates that are set to rise on Apr. 1 at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities across the province are increasing to align with local markets and reflect inflation costs. Although those rates will vary by market, the government says daily rates will rise by $0.75 in large markets and $0.50 in smaller markets. […]

Province

Alberta Wildfire Season Now Underway

Wildfire season is underway in Alberta. The UCP government has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season, ten days earlier than the usual Mar. 1 kickoff.  […]

Province

Alberta government increases eligibility guidelines for Legal Aid 

In what it says is a bid to ensure more Albertans have access to crucial legal support, Alberta’s government has announced an increase in financial eligibility guidelines for Legal Aid Alberta. The move aims to empower vulnerable citizens with the legal assistance they need to navigate various legal challenges. […]