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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen has announced the creation of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), a non-profit, arm’s-length agriculture research organization. Early this year, government consulted with farmers, industry and key partners in the agricultural sector. From that engagement, there was a consensus that farmers, in collaboration with others involved in research, are…

AHS dietitians support healthy nutrition for Albertans Story by Karolina Sekulic | Photo by Agnieszka Adams Dietitians are registered health professionals who support clients by finding innovative ways to unite healthy eating with their lifestyle. Alberta Health Services employs more than 500 of them who work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, supportive…

To complement the release of new sport fishing regulations, and in recognition of the fact many Albertans are self-isolating in light of COVID-19, the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association is making its eight-module Alberta Fishing Education Program available online for free. “Many Albertans are practising physical distancing right now, so what better time to learn…

Starbucks is taking several actions to protect the health and well-being of our partners (employees) and customers and to control the spread of COVID-19. All decisions are grounded in partner and customer care and safety, based on facts and science, and communicated with transparency. Read below for an at-a-glance overview. Our Stores Your Starbucks Experience…

With in-school classes cancelled indefinitely, funding for K-12 education is being temporarily adjusted to reflect the cost of at-home learning by students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will be restored when in-person classes resume. While funding for teachers and most other aspects of the K-12 system is being maintained, funding for transportation and some…

New advice could affect millions of Canadian adults taking ASA without being directed to (Ottawa) — A new Heart & Stroke guideline published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal does not recommend taking ASA (Acetylsalicylic acid) as a preventive measure for those who do not have a history of stroke or heart or vascular…

An additional 97 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Alberta since the last report, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 968. There have been two additional deaths, one in the Calgary zone and the other in the North zone. Latest updates Strong outbreak measures have been put in place at…

Indigenous Relations works with federal and Indigenous governments to be sure all Albertans benefit from pandemic planning and response. Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations, and Grand Chief Billy Morin of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations spoke about a co-ordinated effort to ensure all Indigenous people in Alberta have access to supplies and…

To protect the health and safety of Albertans, mass gatherings will be limited to 15 people and more restrictions will be placed on available services. As a result of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, attendance at certain businesses and organizations across the province will be prohibited effective immediately.   “This was a difficult decision to make,…

What Veterans need to know now Minister’s message – 27 March 2020 To our Veterans: As we all grapple with the realities of COVID-19, I want you to know that Veterans Affairs Canada employees are continuing to work every day to serve you and your families.  The last few weeks have certainly presented our team…