Category Archives: Alberta
Stakeholder Engagement Plan announced for Innovative Technology Development Sector
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta is announcing its plan to engage the innovative technology development sector in the province.Officials say the OIPC's new stak...
Jan 25, 2024
Premier Smith in Grande Prairie Thursday, January 25 for UCP fundraiser
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will be in Grande Prairie today, January 25.Smith is attending a United Conservative Party fundraising dinner at the Pomeroy Hotel.She will be joined by four Peace Count...
Jan 25, 2024
Edmonton fire captain charged with child sexual exploitation offences
A captain with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has been charged with a series of child sexual exploitation offences.The charges were the result of an investigation by ALERT's internet child exploitation...
Jan 24, 2024
Alberta pleased with court ruling over Emergencies Act
EDMONTON, AB - Top officials within the Government of Alberta are reacting to the federal court's ruling over Ottawa's use of the Emergencies Act.On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Justice Richard Mosley s...
Jan 23, 2024
UPDATE: Edmonton City Hall shooter was 'heavily armed,' police chief says
Edmonton's police chief says a heavily armed man allegedly acted alone when he entered city hall, fired shots and threw a Molotov cocktail from the building's second floor. Dale McFee says a man enter...
Jan 23, 2024
Primary care in ‘critical condition,’ Alberta doctors group head says
The president of the Alberta Medical Association says a recent survey of family doctors suggests primary care in the province is in critical condition.Dr. Paul Parks has shared the results of the onli...
Jan 23, 2024
Applicants needed for Ethics Commissioner and Chief Electoral Officer in Alberta
Provincial government officials say the Select Special Ethics Commissioner and Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee are inviting applications for the positions of Ethics Commissioner and Chief Ele...
Jan 22, 2024
Alberta aiming to reduce tobacco usage and vaping
The provincial government is focusing on reducing the use of tobacco and vaping. The government's new Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy will support efforts to further reduce tobacco and vaping pr...
Jan 22, 2024 The provincial government is focusing on reducing the use of tobacco and vaping. (Photo 25474146 © 22north | Dreamstime.com)
AHS offering free resources & classes to help with smoking cessation, stress management, and coping with change
SMOKING CESSATIONNational Non-Smoking Week is Jan. 21-27, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) has programs and services to help Albertans stop using commercial tobacco products: Talk to your healthcare ...
Jan 20, 2024
Five AJHL teams to become members of BCHL
UPDATE (see original below) - 5 p.m., Jan. 20 -- The AJHL has announced it is cancelling a batch of games involving member clubs who are reportedly leaving to join the BCHL for the 2024-2025 season.UP...
Jan 20, 2024