Tag: Central Alberta

  • Alberta welcomes Syrian refugees with warm hearts

    Alberta welcomes Syrian refugees with warm hearts

      Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Friday’s arrival of privately sponsored Syrian refugees to Alberta: “On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to the first group of Syrian refugees arriving in our province during this season of kindness and charity. “Welcome to Alberta! Ahlan…

  • AltaLink’s New Transmission Line Leading Alberta to a Greener Future

    AltaLink’s New Transmission Line Leading Alberta to a Greener Future

    Alberta’s first in-service direct current transmission line to help reduce carbon emissions CALGARY, Alberta – AltaLink’s Western Alberta Transmission Line, Alberta’s first in-service direct current (DC) line, is now transmitting electricity on the provincial power grid. “We began running power through the line in November as part of a system testing process,” said Scott Thon,…

  • FireSmart Grants help Protect Communities from Risk of Wildfire

    FireSmart Grants help Protect Communities from Risk of Wildfire

      Fifteen Alberta communities have been awarded FireSmart grants to help reduce the risks of wildfires and protect lives and property. “The FireSmart program is a partnership between governments, homeowners and industry. The program uses preventative measures like tree removal and education to reduce the threat of wildfire while balancing its ecological benefits.” Oneil Carlier,…

  • Wildrose MLA for Livingstone Macleod Pat Stier Shares Status of Bills in the Legislature

    Wildrose MLA for Livingstone Macleod Pat Stier Shares Status of Bills in the Legislature

      Bill 4 – An Act to Implement Various Tax Measures and to Enact the Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act (Passed 3rd Reading on Division December 7, 2015) Awaiting Royal Assent Bill 5 – Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act (Passed 3rd Reading December 3, 2015) Awaiting Royal Assent Bill 6 – Enhanced Protection for Farm…

  • Dr. Verna Yiu appointed interim President and CEO of Alberta Health Services

    Dr. Verna Yiu appointed interim President and CEO of Alberta Health Services

    Role effective January 11, 2016 EDMONTON – Linda Hughes, Chair of the Alberta Health Services Board, announced today the appointment of Dr. Verna Yiu as the interim President and CEO of Alberta Health Services (AHS). The appointment is effective January 11, 2016. “I am so pleased that Verna has agreed to take on this important…

  • Alberta Sheriffs Lose One of Their Own

    Alberta Sheriffs Lose One of Their Own

      Statement from the Chief It is with great sadness that we mark the loss of an Alberta Sheriff in an off-duty collision. Alberta’s sheriffs share a strong camaraderie with one another, one which is strengthened through the work we do everyday to keep Albertans safe. As much of a loss we as sheriffs are…

  • Premier Notley: An Open Letter to Albertans on Bill 6

    Since Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, was introduced I have heard from many of you- from family farmers and ranchers, from farmworkers, from industry associations and proud urban and rural Albertans. While many agree that farm and ranch worker safety should be a priority, they have also voiced a…

  • Children’s Hospitals Benefit from Hockey Fans’ Charity

    Children’s Hospitals Benefit from Hockey Fans’ Charity

      Teddy bears and toques rained down on centre ice over the weekend in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge during the 2015 Teddy Bear and Toque toss supporting sick kids at local children’s hospitals. Calgary smashed the record this year when 28,815 teddy bears were tossed to the rink after the Hitmen’s first goal, breaking the…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

    During the holiday season, festive gatherings mean food, food and more food! Trying to eat healthy meals and snacks during this time of year can be a challenge. Here are some helpful tips to keep you on track. At home: Since you will likely be busier than usual, have convenient healthy food available. Buy washed,…

  • Greens say Carbon Price too Low and Alberta’s Climate Plan a Failure

    Greens say Carbon Price too Low and Alberta’s Climate Plan a Failure

    The Green Party of Alberta has released its response to the Alberta government’s climate plan. Party leader Janet Keeping says the government asked itself the wrong question and then, not surprisingly, failed to reach the right answer. Keeping asks: Is the task of a climate plan to ensure the oil and gas industry can do…

  • Small Business gives Alberta High Marks Among Canada’s Workers’ Compensation Systems

      Central Canada lags behind in CFIB ranking  CALGARY – Alberta boasts the nation’s most improved workers’ compensation system, moving from fifth to third, according to the second edition of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) Small Business Workers’ Compensation Index.  The report ranked workers’ compensation systems through the lens of a small- and medium-sized…

  • Alberta Expands Access to Life-Saving Naloxone

    Alberta Expands Access to Life-Saving Naloxone

    More health professionals will be able to prescribe, administer and distribute naloxone – a drug that can be used to reverse fentanyl overdoses – under ministerial orders issued by Health Minister Sarah Hoffman. “Too many Albertans’ lives have been cut short by fentanyl, and too many Alberta families have experienced the devastating loss of a…

  • Government moves to adopt 2013 flood recommendations

    Government moves to adopt 2013 flood recommendations

      An independent review has been released on Alberta’s response to the 2013 floods. The report makes a number of recommendations to improve future disaster response. The report makes 16 recommendations to enhance and improve the province’s emergency response and recovery procedures. The government has accepted 15 recommendations and one in principle, and work on…

  • Is Alberta’s Health Sector Prepared for Mandatory Privacy Breach Reporting?

    Is Alberta’s Health Sector Prepared for Mandatory Privacy Breach Reporting?

      An investigation into privacy breach reporting in Alberta’s health sector found that practices vary widely and the health sector is not uniformly prepared for mandatory breach reporting and notification. Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) was amended in May 2014 to include breach reporting and notification requirements, as well as new offence provisions for failing…

  • Nominations Open for Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

    Nominations Open for Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

      The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has inducted over 900 members since its inception in 1957. Alberta has so many incredible athletes, builders of sport, and volunteers that should be recognized for their contributions and honoured in the Hall of Fame. Every year, hundreds of Albertans come together at the ASHFM Induction Banquet to…