Education Minister David Eggen visited Morinville Community High School Oct. 19 for a tour of the building, an interview on the school’s television station, and a talk with students about the province’s Future Ready initiative, the launch of the curriculum survey, and the extension of a post-secondary tuition freeze. […]
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. […]
Now more than ever, a spotlight is shining on women in politics; no doubt influenced in large part by Hillary Clinton and her run for the American Presidency. But also, by other female politicians in our own Province—like Alberta NDP Minister Shannon Phillips, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, and Federal MP and Interim Conservative Party Leader, Rona Ambrose—who have been working to bring attention to some of the pitfalls, but also rewards, of pursuing politics while female. […]
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. […]
Alberta RCMP are reminding hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to take the necessary steps to ensure their safety while out in the bush now that hunting season is in full swing. […]
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. […]
The Government of Alberta is holding consultations with the Francophone community to help develop a French-language services policy. […]
The provincial government is launching two small-scale pilot programs for First Nations and Metis communities as part of their Climate Leadership Plan. The government says the two initiatives will invest $2.5 million in local renewable projects that create jobs, reduce emissions and lower utility costs. […]
The Metro Mayors Alliance signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining a commitment to plan, decide, and act as one Edmonton Metro Region on regionally significant issues Monday morning. The Alliance say the MOU is “the first step in a process recommended by the Advisory Panel on Metro Edmonton’s Future.” […]
People living on First Nations and Metis Settlements in Alberta will no longer have to pay non-resident fees to access public library services.
The Government of Alberta has allocated more than $670,000 to six regional library systems and three of the large urban libraries to cover non-resident fees for individuals living in Indigenous communities. […]
Residents and communities with innovative ideas to help raise awareness on speeding, impaired driving and the importance of wearing seatbelts are invited to submit applications for money from the $500,000 Alberta Traffic Safety Fund (ATSF) to support community-based safety initiatives. […]
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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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. […]
The Capital Region Board (CRB) 2016 ReEnvision Housing Symposium was held on Thursday at the MCCC with more than 200 in attendance from 23 communities. […]
College and university students returning to classes across Alberta this fall will continue to have access to mental health services on campus, the province reported Thursday morning.
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The province announced Wednesday it is increasing the provincial loan guarantee to $100 million from $55 million for cattle and sheep producers buying and feeding livestock for market.
The Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program began in 1936 and has guaranteed $9 billion in private financing to livestock feeders since that time. The province says there are 46 local feeder associations and 3,500 livestock producers who are members of their local feeder associations in Alberta. […]
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