Arts & Culture
First of September declared Alberta Day
Sept. 1 is officially recognized as Alberta Day to celebrate Alberta’s culture, heritage and place in Confederation. […]
alberta
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: One teaching profession needs one strong process
Recently, I was proud to introduce Bill 15, Reforming Teacher Profession Discipline Act. Since I first took office, I have […]
Province
New legislation would prevent municipalities from making their own health mandates
With the lifting of most remaining COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta, the UCP announced Tuesday it would introduce legislation to limit the province’s municipalities’ ability to make bylaws contrary to provincial public health policy and expertise. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP drop online criminal record checks after six months
Alberta RCMP will end its six-month pilot of online criminal record checks on Mar. 6. […]
Columns
Guest Column: Alberta Municipalities Assessment of Provincial Budget 2022
The following is a statement from Alberta Municipalities President Cathy Heron about Budget 2022: The Government of Alberta is to […]
COVID-19
Vaccine passport rollback coming – NDP want UCP to “show all evidence” to support it
Amid speculation that COVID-19 health restrictions, including a vaccine passport rollback, could happen within days or by the end of […]
Crime & Police
Stolen and lost licence plates must now be reported before new one obtained
Effective Wednesday, Jan. 19, Albertans will have to report lost or stolen licence plates to the police before getting a new plate from a registry office. The government says the changes will accelerate auto theft investigations and protect officers and the public. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP launch campaign ahead of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day
Because the Christmas season is a time to create memories, the Alberta RCMP has launched the #UnwrappingMoments social media campaign to raise awareness of impaired driving. […]
Morinville News
Province tightening rules on photo radar next spring, freeze in place for another year
Two years after the province began stakeholder discussion on photo radar, municipalities will soon have to justify each location where photo radar is used. […]
COVID-19
Government offering free training for Restrictions Exemption Program
Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) Safety Training is now available to employees of Alberta-based businesses and organizations implementing the REP and other COVID-19 safety requirements. […]
COVID-19
Surplus PPE available to non-health-care agencies for free
Free surplus personal protective equipment (PPE), including hand sanitizer, medical and non-medical masks and disinfectant solutions are now available from the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) to a wider group of non-health-care agencies. […]
Election 2021
Albertans say no to changing Daylight Savings Time by narrow margin
UPDATED – 1 P.M. The City of Grande Prarie informed Elections Alberta that the official results provided for the Daylight […]
Province
Referendum to be held alongside municipal elections
Albertan’s heading to the polls on Oct. 18 to elect mayors, reeves and councillors will also have to referendum items to vote on. Elections Alberta has received the Orders in Council to conduct a Referendum Vote in conjunction with the 2021 Alberta Municipal Elections and the Alberta Senate Election on October 18, 2021. […]
Crime & Police
August educational traffic safety focus is on new drivers
Each month RCMP and their partners have a particular educational focus as part of the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar. August’s focus is on new drivers. […]
Province
Hot Alberta summer sees ranchers get support
Alberta’s continued dry summer is a concern for many of the province’s ranchers as hot weather places additional stress on growing crops and water supply. […]
Election 2021
UCP add referenda items and Senate nominees to fall municipal election ballot
Morinvillians heading to the polls on Oct. 18 won’t just be choosing their next mayor and six councillors. The UCP government has decided to ask Albertans the important questions about daylight savings time or whether equalization is fair. They will also be asked to vote for Senate nominees. […]