Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta extends continuous glucose monitor coverage to eligible adults
The Government of Alberta is expanding its coverage of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to eligible adults in an effort to increase their accessibility and help Albertans better manage their health....
Dec 17, 2024
Alberta's population continues fast growth, despite immigration slowdown
It won't be long before Alberta's population reaches five million.Statistics Canada has released its population estimates for the third quarter of 2024.Alberta is now home to 4,931,691 residents, up 4...
Dec 17, 2024
Fatal MMA fight near Edmonton linked to company cited in death of U.K. boxer
EDMONTON - A mixed martial arts organizer being questioned by police about an Alberta fighter's death is linked to a company earlier cited for safety concerns after a novice boxer died in the United K...
Dec 17, 2024
Alberta housing starts on the rise
Alberta housing construction is ending 2024 on a positive note.The province led Canada in housing starts per capita from January to November; and saw a 35 per cent increase compared to 2023, according...
Dec 16, 2024
'Know Before the Tow' campaign warns Albertans of predatory practices
The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is warning Albertans about predatory towing.AMA shared the message Monday in conjunction with Calgary Police Service and Calgary Fire Department.The Know Before the...
Dec 16, 2024
Three projects will show energy production achievable with less water
Alberta will test new technologies in an effort to use less water during energy production by oil and gas companies.The provincial government announced Monday it's investing $2.7 million from the indu...
Dec 16, 2024
Canada Post operations to resume on Tuesday, company says
OTTAWA - While mail is set to begin moving again on Tuesday as Canada Post employees return to work, key "structural issues" at the centre of the month-long strike remain outstanding heading into the ...
Dec 16, 2024
GST/HST tax break begins on Saturday
The federal government has announced that on Saturday the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) break will be put into effect after it was passed into law.It is set to begin on Dec. 14...
Dec 13, 2024
Alberta hires Indigenous patient advocate to address unfair treatment in health care settings
The Government of Alberta has hired an Indigenous Patient Safety Investigator and Advocate in an effort to improve health care delivery and outcomes for First Nations, Mtis and Inuit patients. Alberta...
Dec 13, 2024
Federal government moves for Canada Post workers to return to work
The Canadian government is pushing to end the nearly month-long Canada Post strike. On Friday morning federal labour minister Steven MacKinnon asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send the 5...
Dec 13, 2024