COVID-19
Pharmacists can provide larger drugs again as of June 15
Pharmacists in Alberta can begin to give out larger quantities of drugs again as of June 15.
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Province
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Crime & Police
NDP accuse UCP of robbing crime victims
The NDP are calling UCP Bill 16 a “cruel raid” of the victims of crime fund, and something that must be stopped at all costs. […]
Legal
Lieutenant Governor tours Legal’s murals
Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and her spouse His Honour, Douglas Mitchell, CM, AOE, QC, LLD were in Legal on Tuesday.
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COVID-19
Alberta to move to Stage 2 of Relaunch Friday
Less than a month after launching Stage 1 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy, Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province will launch Stage 2 on Friday, June 12.
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Province
NDP introduce Bill to protect pensions
Calling the UCP’s Bill 22 corrupt, NDP Labour Critic Christina Gray has introduced a bill the party says will undo the damage caused to Albertans’ public-sector pensions.
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COVID-19
Virtual doctor visits here to stay
Introduced in March by the province as a way to aid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government announced Monday that new billing codes for telephone and video call virtual visits would become permanent effective immediately. […]
Business
Many businesses now open but sales lagging far behind
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says 44 per cent of Canadian small businesses are now completely open, but only 15 per cent have seen sales return to normal levels. […]
COVID-19
Would you like masks with that? Masks now available at drive-thrus
The Alberta Government says it is distributing 20 million non-medical face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Approximately 600 A&W, McDonald’s and Tim Hortons drive-thrus will provide Albertans with four non-medical masks. The masks are free and no purchase is necessary. […]
Province
Government says it’s standing up for gun owner’s rights
The Government of Alberta announced Wednesday it will listen to law-abiding firearms owners while further cracking down on criminals who thy say wilfully put Albertans’ lives at risk.
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Crime & Police
UCP says Alberta Parole Board would protect Albertans from repeat offenders, NDP skeptical
If passed, Bill 18, the Corrections (Alberta Parole Board) Amendment Act, would create the Alberta Parole Board, something the UNCP says would ensure a “fairer, faster and more responsive justice system.” The government says that the Parole Board would reflect Albertan values and meet the community needs. […]
People
Ag for Life offering Virtual Juniors Garden Club
Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life), an organization dedicated to educating Albertans about agriculture, food, farming and safety, has partnered with Calgary Horticultural Society to offer the Juniors Garden Club. The club is a virtual program aiming to continue education by encouraging children to explore, learn new skills and build confidence by growing their own food. […]
Province
Government presents Choice in Education Act
The UCP says Bill Bill 15, the Choice in Education Act, would amend the Education Act to affirm a parents’ right to choose the kind of education they feel is best for their children, and strengthen Alberta’s history of education choice. That choice includes public and separate schools, Francophone schools, charter schools, independent schools, home education and early childhood education. […]
Province
Canadian Taxpayers Federation and NDP says accepting Wage Subsidy wrong move for UCP
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) says the United Conservative Party should pay Wage Subsidy funds back the federal government, given 18 of the country’s provincial parties have turned the money down. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP issue 1700 speeding tickets over long weekend
Alberta RCMP spent the long weekend of May 15 to 18 focused on speeding, distracted and impaired driving. During that period, RCMP issued more than 1,700 speeding tickets and more than 50 distracted driving tickets. […]
COVID-19
NDP calling on UCP to ban commercial evictions
Alberta NDP Opposition is calling on the UCP to ban commercial property evictions and implement what they see as real financial support for small businesses struggling to afford rent.
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Business
Alberta among provinces leading the way in reopening businesses, but two thirds remain closed
The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) says the lifting of provincial restrictions is seeing 50 per cent more small businesses now fully open with Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick leading the way. […]