Category: Lifestyle

Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan is helping major industries reduce emissions and create jobs while cutting costs and becoming more competitive. Emissions Reduction Alberta is funding more than a dozen new clean technology projects across the province, while Energy Efficiency Alberta is supporting small and medium-sized oil and gas companies to reduce methane emissions through upgrades.…

Competition Bureau launches the 15th edition of education and awareness campaign OTTAWA, ON When it comes to fighting fraud, knowledge is power! Throughout the month of March, the Competition Bureau and its partners will give Canadians the tools they need to recognize, reject and report fraud. Scammers can target anyone, from youngsters to retirees. They can also target businesses.…

The Government of Alberta is expanding Deerfoot Trail to create jobs, ease congestion and reduce commute times. Deerfoot Trail is the busiest roadway in Alberta with an average of 175,000 vehicles travelling on it every day. The province is adding both northbound and southbound lanes to 21 kilometres of Deerfoot Trail between Beddington Trail and Anderson/Bow…

Laptop hard drives crash more frequently than PC hard drives. This is because laptops get moved around a lot, and also because the hard drives are smaller and have to work harder. You usually have a very little warning before a hard drive fails. If you’re lucky, you’ll hear clicking noises and your laptop will…

A new document will boost consumer confidence by educating Albertans about their rights when making a purchase. The one-of-a-kind Consumer Bill of Rights follows four years of work to strengthen consumer protection rules in Alberta. The simple two-page document is the first of its kind in Canada. It summarizes the main protections in the Consumer Protection…

EDMONTON, AB: A United Conservative government will honour Alberta veterans and first responders by creating a scholarship for Albertans leaving the Canadian Armed Forces, and a Heroes Fund to provide financial support to the families of fallen first responders. The Alex Decoteau Veteran’s Scholarship will provide $5,000 scholarships to Alberta members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have…

RIMBEY, AB (March 12, 2019): A United Conservative government will make good on a key promise to Alberta’s farm families and repeal Bill 6. “Three years ago, tens of thousands of farmers, ranchers, and other concerned community members took part in province-wide demonstrations. Their rallying call was as clear: ‘Kill Bill 6.’ The NDP ignored them.…

The province is investing in a new facility to replace the oldest lodge in Alberta so that Red Deer seniors can remain in their community, close to their loved ones. On behalf of Seniors and Housing Minister Lori Sigurdson, Red Deer MLAs Kim Schreiner and Barb Miller announced a $28-million capital investment to build a…

Now, more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding is critical to keeping Canadian families safe, protecting local businesses and supporting a strong economy and middle class. François-Philippe Champagne, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, has…