Albertans of all ages have the opportunity to fish for free July 9 and 10. Although no licence is required this weekend, all other sport fishing regulations will apply.
The province offers family fishing weekends during the Family Day weekend and during National Fishing Week in the summer. […]
Fort Edmonton Park will see a multi-million expansion the government says will create new jobs and economic growth for Edmonton, the province and the park itself. […]
The federal government announced the first phase of its Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) recently – a $3.4-billion investment over three years, beginning in 2016. PTIF will support municipal transit projects across the country. Based on existing transit usage, the province’s share of that fund is more than $347 million. […]
Albertans have two months to nominate outstanding volunteers for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. The awards recognize the exemplary service of volunteers whose contributions have made a lasting impact on their communities and the lives of their fellow Albertans. […]
Eligible seniors can now borrow up to $40,000 in low-interest loans to help them stay in their homes longer. Application forms for the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program are now available.
The government says the program will help eligible senior homeowners finance needed repairs and renovations that will help them remain independent, including widening hallways and installing walk-in tubs. […]
The province will move closer to its goal of a $15 minimum wage this fall with a $1 increase Oct. 1 bringing the minimum wage to $12.20. A second increase of $1.40 will take place Oct. 1, 2017, bringing minimum wage to $13.60. Additionally, the current liquor server rate will be removed Oct. 1 of this year. […]
Albertans are invited to join Speaker Robert E. Wanner for the launch of PTSD Awareness Day in Alberta on June 27 at 10:30 a.m. in the Legislature rotunda.
The inaugural event will include remarks by Members of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly and community members who have been affected by PTSD. A presentation of the PTSD Awareness Day ribbon and a short reception with light refreshments will follow the speeches. […]
The government announced Thursday that a new provincewide radio communication system will provide coverage for first responders through a system of hundreds of radio towers. […]
The Wildrose Shadow Transportation Minister was critical Monday of the government’s plan to increase fuel prices for all Albertans.
The province’s carbon tax will add 4.5 cents to gas prices in January of 2017 and 6.7 cents in 2018. Diesel prices are set to go up more with a 5.35 cent hike in 2017 and to 8.03 cents in 2018. […]
Alberta’s new Petrochemicals Diversification Program (PDP) received 16 applications locally and from around the world by the Apr. 22 deadline, something the province says represents more than $20 billion in potential investment in Alberta. […]
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips introduced Bill 20, the Climate Leadership Implementation Act Tuesday, a proposed law the government says implements key elements of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, and will create jobs by investing in a higher-value, lower-carbon, energy-efficient economy. […]
The province announced Wednesday afternoon a voluntary, phased re-entry for the safe return of Fort McMurray residents that will begin June 1 provided future wildfire conditions do not delay restoration efforts.
They are expecting reentry to be complete by June 15, coinciding with the full restoration of the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. […]
The government says it will listen to employers and employees on how to move forward with changes to the minimum wage, and are planning focused consultations with key stakeholders, including employers, social service organizations, and low-income earners, over the next month. […]
The government is tabling Bill 18, An Act to Ensure Independent Environmental Monitoring, an Act it says would officially move the environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions that were once led by the Alberta Environmental Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Agency (AEMERA) back into the government fold. […]
Many of Alberta’s provincial park campgrounds can be booked through Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca (RAP) on the via smartphones and other personal devices. RAP makes it easy to change a campsite booking, extend a stay or reserve their next camping trip. […]
The government has issued a temporary province-wide restriction on off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreational use on public lands and provincial parks, and is calling the decision another tool to help prevent the spread of wildfires. […]
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