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. […]
Business
Alberta COVID-19 Update May 13 – Province proceeding with Phase 1
In the past 24 hours, Alberta conducted 4072 COVID-19 tests. Of that number, the province added 62 cases, bringing the total provincial cases to date to 6407. To date, 5076 (79.2%) Albertans have recovered. There are currently 1211 active cases province-wide.
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COVID-19
NDP say UCP must shut down Cargill plant
Alberta’s NDP Official Opposition wants the UCP government to shut down the Cargill meat processing plant in High River until legal requirements to engage workers on their safety are met. […]
Province
UCP roll out student transportation task force
Alberta’s UCP government was struck a task force to provide recommendations to the government on the future of student transportation across the province. The UCP says the focus will be on a number of issues, including student safety, costs, eligibility, partner collaboration and the responsibilities of school authorities and industry partners.
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COVID-19
Albertans need a break on auto insurance, NDP say
Alberta’s NDP Official Opposition are looking for the UCP to cut Albertans a break on auto insurance during the pandemic and called on the government Friday to introduce relief from rising automobile insurance costs. […]