Province
Former Wildrose Leader Brian Jean steps down as MLA
Fort McMurray-Conklin MLA and former Wildrose Leader Brian Jean has stepped down to focus on family, friends and rebuilding the home he lost in 2016.
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Local News
Pink Shirt Day an opportunity to reflect on effects of bullying
Nice Needs No Filter is the slogan of this year’s Pink Shirt Day, taking place Feb. 28. The focus this year is on cyberbullying. […]
Business
Government support of partial upgrading tech a strong first step, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association says
The Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) said it is encouraged by Premier Notley’s announcement Monday of her government’s actions supporting the full-scale commercialization of partial upgrading technologies. […]
Business
Partial upgrading seen as a way forward for Alberta oil
The province announced Monday that Alberta would leverage billions in new private-sector investment to create thousands of jobs through a diversified energy industry.
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Local News
Province says preventing wildfires is a shared responsibility
Despite snow and ice still being in varying quantities throughout the province, Alberta wildfire officials are currently preparing for this year’s fire season.
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Business
Province says Alberta’s India mission unlocks trade opportunities
While Prime Minister Trudeau was capturing all the headlines during lat week’s India trip, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier, along with a number of Alberta businesses and producers, met with a number of potential Indian investors, traders and government leaders during a seven-day trade mission. […]
Province
More oversight a general theme of Auditor General report on government
Alberta’s Auditor General Merwan Saher laid some criticsm at the NDP government’s feet Thursday afternoon with the releasing of his February report to the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Alberta and to Albertans.
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Province
Government says public safety is the focus of legal cannabis regulations
Those looking to become cannabis retailers when cannabis becomes legal this summer will have a strict set of rules to follow, including mandatory background checks.
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Local News
New policy ensures on-site training for Alberta apprentices
The government says a new bidding policy for construction contractors will ensure apprentices receive work experience on all major Government of Alberta-funded infrastructure and transportation projects. […]
Province
Opposition renewing calls for Trans Mountain Pipeline emergency session
Official Opposition Leader Jason Kenney renewed his call Monday for an emergency session of the Legislature to allow MLAs to debate how best to defend Alberta’s economic interests after the Government of British Columbia threats to block the export of Alberta oil through the Trans Mountain Pipeline. […]
Province
Government says support to survivors of family violence is working
Certificates that allow survivors of family violence to end their leases early without financial penalty have helped hundreds flee violent homes, the government said Thursday.
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Province
Government says new standards will help build more inclusive schools
The Government of Alberta says New educational standards will support student mental health, ensure educators have the tools they need to teach about Indigenous culture and boost student success. […]
Province
Government introducing new hunting regulations
The Government of Alberta says it is updating the province’s hunting regulations to “specify what categories of equipment are appropriate for hunting big game.” […]
Province
Police say texts can wait while driving
Almost a week into distracted driving awareness month, RCMP are urging Albertans not to get caught up in the feeling that we should be multitasking every moment of the day, particular when behind the wheel. […]
Business
Businesses and nonprofits running out of time to apply for STEP
Alberta businesses and nonprofits have until Feb. 9 to apply for this year’s Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), a provincial program that gives thousands of students across Alberta an opportunity to benefit from summer work experience, while supporting employers hiring summer staff. […]
People
Applications open for new Minister’s Youth Council
Education Minister David Eggen is calling on junior and senior high school students to apply for the 2018 to 19 Minister’s Youth Council. […]