Local News
Council picks provincial stimulus projects for Morinville
by Colin Smith A new Ray McDonald Sports Center (RMSC) outdoor hockey rink is among four projects selected by Town […]
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National News
Feds and province partner to support licensed childcare programs
The Government of Alberta is getting a $72 million boost from the federal government as part of its Safe Restart agreement. The monies will be used to support licensed child care programs through the economic relaunch. […]
Arts & Culture
Musée Morinville Museum – One-Room School House Exhibit – Virtual Tour
submitted by the Musée Morinville Museum One of the newer exhibits at the Mussee Morinville Museum is a recreation of […]
Columns
Opinion: Toews needs to take tax hikes off the table
by Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation Here’s one thing Premier Jason Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can agree on: […]
COVID-19
Pharmacists can provide larger drugs again as of June 15
Pharmacists in Alberta can begin to give out larger quantities of drugs again as of June 15.
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Crime & Police
NDP accuse UCP of robbing crime victims
The NDP are calling UCP Bill 16 a “cruel raid” of the victims of crime fund, and something that must be stopped at all costs. […]
COVID-19
Alberta outlines its plans for a return to school this fall
The Government of Alberta is callings its re-entry plan for the upcoming school year comprehensive and one it says allows schools and parents to prepare for learning while putting student and staff safety first. […]
COVID-19
Alberta to move to Stage 2 of Relaunch Friday
Less than a month after launching Stage 1 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy, Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province will launch Stage 2 on Friday, June 12.
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Columns
Guest Column: Albertans still expect recall and referendum rules
by Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation It’s more than a year into the United Conservatives’ mandate and Albertans are still […]
Province
NDP introduce Bill to protect pensions
Calling the UCP’s Bill 22 corrupt, NDP Labour Critic Christina Gray has introduced a bill the party says will undo the damage caused to Albertans’ public-sector pensions.
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COVID-19
Virtual doctor visits here to stay
Introduced in March by the province as a way to aid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government announced Monday that new billing codes for telephone and video call virtual visits would become permanent effective immediately. […]
COVID-19
Would you like masks with that? Masks now available at drive-thrus
The Alberta Government says it is distributing 20 million non-medical face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Approximately 600 A&W, McDonald’s and Tim Hortons drive-thrus will provide Albertans with four non-medical masks. The masks are free and no purchase is necessary. […]
Crime & Police
UCP says Alberta Parole Board would protect Albertans from repeat offenders, NDP skeptical
If passed, Bill 18, the Corrections (Alberta Parole Board) Amendment Act, would create the Alberta Parole Board, something the UNCP says would ensure a “fairer, faster and more responsive justice system.” The government says that the Parole Board would reflect Albertan values and meet the community needs. […]
People
Ag for Life offering Virtual Juniors Garden Club
Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life), an organization dedicated to educating Albertans about agriculture, food, farming and safety, has partnered with Calgary Horticultural Society to offer the Juniors Garden Club. The club is a virtual program aiming to continue education by encouraging children to explore, learn new skills and build confidence by growing their own food. […]
Province
Government presents Choice in Education Act
The UCP says Bill Bill 15, the Choice in Education Act, would amend the Education Act to affirm a parents’ right to choose the kind of education they feel is best for their children, and strengthen Alberta’s history of education choice. That choice includes public and separate schools, Francophone schools, charter schools, independent schools, home education and early childhood education. […]
Crime & Police
Alberta RCMP issue 1700 speeding tickets over long weekend
Alberta RCMP spent the long weekend of May 15 to 18 focused on speeding, distracted and impaired driving. During that period, RCMP issued more than 1,700 speeding tickets and more than 50 distracted driving tickets. […]