Province
Albertans encouraged to get ticks tested
The Government of Alberta took the May long weekend as an opportunity to encourage Albertans to submit ticks they discover to help monitor for the Lyme disease bacteria.
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Local News
Morinville woman wins LOTTO 6/49
Cynthia Petersen, freshly home from a trip, learned she’d won $135,199.10 on a LOTTO 6/49 ticket. […]
Province
Government amending minor injuries to keep insurance rates down
The Government of Alberta government says it is amending the Minor Injury Regulation (MIR), providing Albertans with more clarity on which injuries, conditions and symptoms are covered.
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Province
One million liquor bags reminding motorists to not drink and drive
Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) Alberta and the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (AGLC) unveiled the winning liquor bag design on Thursday in time for the long weekend.
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Province
Government wants input on firefighter leave amendment
The Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future is reviewing Bill 201, Employment Standards (Firefighter Leave) Amendment Act, and is seeking input from Albertans.
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National News
Provincial and federal politicians speak up on LGBTQ2 discrimination
Thursday marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, and political parties issued a variety of statements to mark the awareness day.
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Province
Minister Sigurdson taking medical leave during leukemia treatment
Minister Sigurdson shown in this Apr. 25 photo will be taking medical leave following a a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic […]
National News
Province buying billboards in B.C. to promote pipeline as part of national campaign
The province announced Thursday that billboards are now on display across British Columbia as part of a nationwide campaign to highlight the economic, social and environmental benefits of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. […]
National News
CMHA asking you to #GetLoud for mental health this week
Mental Health Week runs May 7-13, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is encouraging Canadians to talk and tweet about mental health issues with its #GetLoud for mental health. […]
Province
Minister’s Youth Council holds final meeting for term
The Minister’s Youth Council holds its first meeting in September of each year and meets with the minister periodically to provide perspectives and insights to the minister on the shape of Alberta’s education system. […]
Local News
Are you ready for an emergency? Emergency Preparedness Week ahead
Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 6 to 12 and the government is reminding Albertans to know the risks, make a plan, and build an emergency kit. […]
Business
Government says builder licenses provide protection for buyers
Five months after 1600 temporary licenses were issued to Alberta builders, the province’s licenses expired May 1, meaning home builders have to have full licensing in effect.
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Province
Province proclaims Sexual Violence Awareness Month
The Government of Alberta is proclaiming May as Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The government sees the awareness month as an opportunity to taking action to “challenge attitudes, promote a culture of consent, and raise awareness about sexual violence in Alberta.”
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Local News
Volunteers out doing spring cleanup on Alberta highways this upcoming weekend
Alberta Transportation’s annual highway cleanup takes place Saturday, May 5 and young volunteers will be out picking up litter between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. […]
National News
TSB recommending mandatory flight recorders after an investigation of Prentice crash
After an investigation into the Oct. 13, 2016 crash that killed former Alberta premier Jim Prentice, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is recommending the mandatory installation of lightweight flight recording systems by all commercial and private business operators not currently required to carry them. […]
Province
Sturgeon County region approved for pilot seniors’ transportation projects
The Sturgeon County and West Yellowhead regions will undertake pilot projects over the next year that will test ways to provide senior-friendly transportation for those who have chosen to stop driving, or can no longer do so for medical reasons. […]