Update 23: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta
April 5 at 6pm Three Albertans have died since the last report, bringing the total in the province to 23…
Prime Minister Announces New Partnerships with Canadian Industries to Fight COVID-19
Ottawa, March 31, 2020 – Canadian businesses and manufacturers are stepping up to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of…
Hope, Gratitude and Solidarity: A Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 30, 2020, more than 80 religious leaders from across Canada issued a common message to all who call…
Oil Sands Responds to COVID-19
Canadian Energy Centre Representatives from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the oil sands industry are confident in the…
The ORB Factory™ Announces New Line of Anti-Bacterial Products
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, March 26, 2020 /CNW/ — In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Toy Company ORB™ is converting its production capabilities, launching a…
Canadian Energy Centre Reduces Budget in Response to COVID-19
The Canadian Energy Centre (CEC) is reducing its current operating budget by 90 per cent to reflect needs during the…
Text4Hope: Supporting Mental Health & Wellness in a Time of Stress & Isolation
Feeling stress, anxiety and depression due to the COVID-19 crisis? We can help. The Mental Health Foundation, in partnership with…
Okotoks: Fire Pit Exemptions
Fire permit requirements waived for front yard fire pits The Okotoks Fire Department has waived any permit requirements to allow…
Newly-launched Covid-19 Monitor Reveals Canadians Largely Heeding Public Health Advice, Though Confidence in Government Response Varies
TORONTO, March 27, 2020 /CNW/ – Data scientists at Vox Pop Labs, in partnership with public health researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and public strategy…
From My Bookshelf: Native Tongue
By Lynn Willoughby Native Tongue ~ Carl Hiassen Sometimes after reading a series of difficult, tragic, inhumane books, I need a…
Transforming Agriculture Research in Alberta
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen has announced the creation of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), a non-profit, arm’s-length…
Better Eating Leads to Better Lives
AHS dietitians support healthy nutrition for Albertans Story by Karolina Sekulic | Photo by Agnieszka Adams Andrea Andrews, a home…
Learn About the Province’s Wildlife
To complement the release of new sport fishing regulations, and in recognition of the fact many Albertans are self-isolating in…
At a Glance: What Customers Need to Know about Starbucks Response to COVID-19
Starbucks is taking several actions to protect the health and well-being of our partners (employees) and customers and to control…
K-12 Education Funding Temporarily Adjusted to Match Cost
With in-school classes cancelled indefinitely, funding for K-12 education is being temporarily adjusted to reflect the cost of at-home learning…