Tag: Central Alberta

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News – Locked up Tight and Out of Sight: Safer Homes, Safer Kids

    AHS Weekly Wellness News – Locked up Tight and Out of Sight: Safer Homes, Safer Kids

    Every year in Alberta, more than 1600 children under the age of 10, visit emergency departments as a result of accidental poisoning. Most of these events involve the unintended ingestion of medications. Alberta’s Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS) receives over 13,000 calls per year concerning accidental exposure to poisons by children in this age…

  • Province Supports Children and Families Most in Need with New Alberta Child Benefit

    Province Supports Children and Families Most in Need with New Alberta Child Benefit

    Human Services Minister Irfan Sabir is reminding eligible parents to file a tax return to receive the new Alberta Child Benefit, and that free tax clinics are available throughout Alberta to help. “In tough times, Albertans pull together. Our government has made a commitment to help Alberta families who are facing financial hardship. I encourage…

  • Power down with the province to celebrate Earth Hour 2016

    Power down with the province to celebrate Earth Hour 2016

    Fifty-nine Government of Alberta buildings will be going dark to mark Earth Hour 2016. On Saturday, March 19, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. non-essential lighting and electronic equipment will be shut down in government buildings across the province as part of the global observance of Earth Hour. “Our government has committed to being a…

  • Alberta Takes Next Steps to Phase-Out Coal Pollution under Climate Leadership Plan

    Alberta Takes Next Steps to Phase-Out Coal Pollution under Climate Leadership Plan

    Terry Boston, the retired head of North America’s largest power grid, will lead discussions with coal-fired electricity generation owners as the province transitions from coal to cleaner sources of power. “Pollution from coal-burning power plants is harmful to our health and it’s costing Albertans hundreds of millions in additional health care costs and lost productivity.…

  • RCMP: Albertans Reminded that Speeding can Result in Jail Time  

    RCMP: Albertans Reminded that Speeding can Result in Jail Time  

    Fort McMurray, AB – The Wood Buffalo Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU), consisting of members of the Alberta Sheriffs and RCMP, has seen a large increase in the number of drivers charged with travelling at excessive rates of speed on highways in the Fort McMurray area.  In 2015,  Wood Buffalo ITU laid 287 court mandatory charges for motorists…

  • Job Creation and Economic Diversification a Priority Leading into Budget 2016

    Job Creation and Economic Diversification a Priority Leading into Budget 2016

    Economic diversification, job creation and strong family supports dominated conversation at the Budget 2016 town hall hosted by the Premier and Finance Minister. Premier Rachel Notley and President of Treasury Board and Finance Minister Joe Ceci spoke with Albertans during the town hall in Fort McMurray and discussed challenges facing the northern Alberta community as…

  • Minister Bilous to promote Alberta’s trade, investment and market access opportunities on mission to Asia

      Attracting new trade and investment, and increasing market access for Alberta businesses will be the focus of a 14-day mission to Asia for Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous. Minister Bilous will travel to China and Korea March 18 – 31 to meet with key industry and government leaders to highlight Alberta as…

  • Alberta Brings Home Three Awards from the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards

    Alberta Brings Home Three Awards from the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards

      Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda issued the following statement on the recent nominations and wins by Alberta productions and talent at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards: “Congratulations to all the Alberta winners, as well as each of the nominees. The breadth and scope of Alberta’s highly revered film and television industry continues…

  • Government Seeks Input on Municipal Infrastructure Support

    Government Seeks Input on Municipal Infrastructure Support

      The Alberta government is engaging with municipalities and other stakeholders about how to most effectively restore funding to the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). The Alberta government is engaging with municipalities and other stakeholders about how to most effectively restore funding to the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). “Restoring funding to STIP will help…

  • Nominations for Provincial 2016 Heritage Awards now open

    Nominations for Provincial 2016 Heritage Awards now open

    The search for Alberta’s heritage heroes is on and Albertans are encouraged to help honour outstanding contributions to heritage preservation. “Whether it is dedicated volunteers sharing their passion for local history at the community museum or municipal leaders conserving cherished landmark buildings, Albertans are working hard to preserve and share Alberta’s past. Help us honour…

  • Letter from Job Creators Confirms NDP Policies are Hurting the Economy: Wildrose

    Letter from Job Creators Confirms NDP Policies are Hurting the Economy: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: A new letter penned by business leaders and employer groups confirms the damage of ideological policies from the NDP government and the urgency to put together a meaningful action plan for the economy, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The letter specifically highlights several of the NDP government’s policies, “that have further undermined…

  • Alberta and the United Kingdom Establish New Low Carbon Partnership

    Alberta and the United Kingdom Establish New Low Carbon Partnership

    Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd and the British High Commissioner to Canada Howard Drake have signed a UK-Alberta Low Carbon Innovation and Growth Framework. Building on already strong links, the framework will facilitate partnerships between Alberta and UK stakeholders that will: drive economic development, diversification, innovation and job creation; enhance collaboration on low carbon technology and…

  • Alberta gets new Chief Medical Officer of Health

    Alberta gets new Chief Medical Officer of Health

      Dr. Karen Grimsrud has been appointed Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health following a national search to fill the position. “The health of all Albertans is my ministry’s top priority, and Dr. Grimsrud, as our Chief Medical Officer of Health, will be a tremendous asset in protecting and promoting public health. I’m looking forward…

  • Minister Miranda Congratulates Team Koe’s Brier Win

    Minister Miranda Congratulates Team Koe’s Brier Win

    Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda issued the following statement on the win by Team Kevin Koe at the 2016 Brier curling championship: “Congratulations to Alberta’s Team Kevin Koe on winning the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier. Team Koe battled the most accomplished field in curling history to win its third Brier in six years.…

  • Hot-Shooting Koe Leads Alberta to Tim Hortons Brier Championship

    Hot-Shooting Koe Leads Alberta to Tim Hortons Brier Championship

    OTTAWA – Kevin Koe’s razor-thin pick of a Brad Gushue counter in the seventh end was the pivotal shot that led to Alberta’s 9-5 win over Newfoundland-Labrador in the championship game of the Tim Hortons Brier Sunday evening. “Pretty special feeling when you can win a Brier, especially one this tough,” said Koe, who also…