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RCMP Headquarters observes a moment of silence today to remember Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls at the Sisters in Spirit vigil.

Patients spend less time in hospital, feel minimal discomfort following surgery CALGARY – Patients undergoing knee replacement surgery are recovering faster and going home sooner as a result of a new approach to this surgical procedure. Earlier this year, Dr. Rajrishi Sharma became the first orthopedic surgeon in Western Canada to adopt a new protocol…

Last September, tornadoes touched down in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, damaging homes and leaving thousands without power in the days that followed. This event is a good reminder that while we can’t control the weather, we can at least prepare for it. The first step to being ready for potential disasters and emergencies in your community…

Article written by Noel Edey of Cochrane Now The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is concerned a new reservoir may be developed on the east end of Glenbow Provincial Park by the Alberta government and is asking park supporters to voice opposition. A series of open houses have been announced by Alberta Environment and Parks to…

Across our country people come forward to serve Canada’s Veterans and honour their sacrifices and achievements. The Government of Canada is committed to recognizing individuals who have gone above and beyond in improving the well‑being, care and remembrance of Veterans. In August, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National…

The government is endorsing an awareness campaign celebrating the sustainability of our forests and the importance of the forest sector. The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) has launched their Love Alberta Forests campaign to highlight the critical relationship between Albertans and our forests: celebrating everything our forests do for us and the care we take…

Alberta is increasing oil production limits for November and December to ensure alignment with takeaway capacity. Production limits will increase by 10,000 barrels per day in November and December, compared to the October limit. As a result, the overall production limit will be 3.80 million barrels per day in November, followed by 3.81 million barrels…

Edmonton, September 30, 2019 – Today, the Alberta Forest Products Association announced the launch of its Love Alberta Forests campaign. The campaign details the love, thoughtfulness, and commitment that goes into forestry practices. Specifically, the campaign encourages Albertans to talk about sustainability practices including: Planting – Forest companies plant two trees for every one that is harvested.…

Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally issued the following statement in response to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) decision to revise natural gas pipeline storage during maintenance periods: “The Canada Energy Regulator’s approval is a significant milestone for our natural gas sector. “By bringing industry to the table, our government encouraged companies to put…

Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish issued the following statement on Right to Know Day: (Sept 28) “Today, we join governments around the world in celebrating Right to Know Day. “This marks the end of Right to Know Week, which aims to advance and celebrate a person’s right to access information from their government, and promote…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize Day of Older Persons: (October 1) “Today, we recognize Alberta’s more than 600,000 seniors for their lifetime of contributions to their families and communities, and our shared prosperity. “What Alberta is today we owe to our seniors. Through times of war, depression and opportunity, their hard…