Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Edmonton Welcomes Strongest Fields In History Of TrackTown Classic!

    Edmonton Welcomes Strongest Fields In History Of TrackTown Classic!

      This weekend, July 11th and 12th, Edmontonians are encouraged to witness the extraordinary at University of Alberta’s Foote Field. TrackTown Classic, a world class Track & Field meet, will feature the strongest lineup of athletes in the history of the event. Every record established over the past four years could be broken as TrackTown…

  • Cyr Releases Statement on Wildfire Evacuations to Cold Lake

    Cyr Releases Statement on Wildfire Evacuations to Cold Lake

      COLD LAKE, AB (July 10, 2015): Today, Wildrose Bonnyville-Cold Lake MLA Scott Cyr released the following statement on the tremendous support the city of Cold Lake, Cold Lake First Nations, the Canadian Red Cross and the Saskatchewan government are showing to wildfire evacuees from Saskatchewan. “I’m overwhelmed by the support our community is showing…

  • Alberta Economic Outlook: Slide May be Nearing Bottom

    Alberta Economic Outlook: Slide May be Nearing Bottom

    Calgary — This has been a challenging year for Alberta, with oil prices slumping and the economy slowing as a result. Now many of us are feeling the effects. Today, ATB Financial is releasing its latest Alberta Economic Outlook, where its findings provide a glimpse into what may happen over the next three months (July-September 2015). Capturing…

  • Safe Motorcyclists are Taught, not Born

    Safe Motorcyclists are Taught, not Born

    Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety urges drivers of all vehicles to be extra vigilant when sharing the road with motorcyclists. From 2009-2013, 3,415 motorcycles were involved in casualty collisions. These collisions resulted in 155 deaths and 3,548 injuries. Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars and often have high performance capabilities. When motorcycles…

  • Fridays @ the Legislature Highlights Alberta Talent

    Fridays @ the Legislature Highlights Alberta Talent

    What is better than a summer concert? How about five free concerts that showcase some of Alberta’s best musical talent over your lunch break? Fridays @ the Legislature is an outdoor concert series featuring live performances by Alberta-based musicians set against the stunning backdrop of the Alberta Legislature Building. Now in its second year, the…

  • Provincial Wildfire Update #2: Tuesday, July 7 at 3pm

    Provincial Wildfire Update #2: Tuesday, July 7 at 3pm

    North Tallcree and Meander River The State of Local Emergency for the North Tallcree First Nation has been lifted, allowing 165 residents to return home today. Another 118 residents of Meander River who were under a precautionary evacuation returned to their community yesterday. The evacuees have been living in High Level since July 2. Assisting…

  • Fort Vermilion RCMP Public Safety Assistance During North Tallcree Wildfire

      On Thursday, July 2nd 2015, at approximately 1:42 PM, the RCMP were notified that North Tallcree First Nations Reserve, Alberta would be evacuated due to an out of control wildfire that was threatening the community at a distance of 10 km away.  Heavy smoke was also threatening the area and led to highway closures…

  • Seasonal Factors Affecting Electricity Prices

    Seasonal Factors Affecting Electricity Prices

    Regulated Rate Option rates will increase over the summer. The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) is advising customers who purchase electricity through the Regulated Rate Option (RRO) that they will see an increase in their bills this summer. While regulated-rate prices have been at record lows, the UCA wants Albertans to know that the RRO has…

  • AG Report Shows Action Needed on Mental Health, Reducing Emissions: Wildrose

    AG Report Shows Action Needed on Mental Health, Reducing Emissions: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (July 6, 2015): Today’s Auditor General report outlines out AHS’ failure on mental health services, and repeated examples of Alberta’s reduction emissions program being ineffective and unaccountable, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Today’s report is just another example of AHS failing to meet any of its targets or strategies set out…

  • Health Minister Responds to Auditor General Recommendations on Mental Health

    Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health, has accepted all recommendations in the Auditor General’s report on mental health and issued this statement in response: “People who suffer from addictions and mental illness experience an incredible amount of pain and hardship. Their friends and family members suffer as well. We need to fully implement and measure the…

  • Auditor General Releases July 2015 Report: Environment – Mental Health – Bridges

    Auditor General Releases July 2015 Report: Environment – Mental Health – Bridges

      Merwan Saher, Alberta’s auditor general, today released his office’s recent systems auditing work in the Report of the Auditor General of Alberta—July 2015. There are 11 recommendations to government on how it can improve its control systems and processes. The auditors examined systems to manage: grazing leases the Mine Financial Security Program the Specified Gas…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ringing Endorsement for New 811 Health Link Phone Number

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ringing Endorsement for New 811 Health Link Phone Number

      More Albertans using 811 than old numbers Just weeks after the launch of Health Link’s new 811 phone number, Albertans are grabbing on to the easy to access number and dialing 811 for health information and advice. Call statistics show just two weeks after the number was announced, 66 per cent of callers were…

  • AMA: 7 Tips for a Stress-free Road Trip

    AMA: 7 Tips for a Stress-free Road Trip

      An Alberta summer road trip is one of the most beautiful adventures you can experience. From the highest point of Mount Columbia to the soothing natural hot springs. And the best part is, no matter where you are in the province, you’re only hours away from something really amazing. But the destination is only…

  • From Three Designations to One, Alberta Accountants Unite

    From Three Designations to One, Alberta Accountants Unite

    The Chartered Professional Accountants Act comes into force effective July 1, merging Alberta’s three professional accounting organizations. The resulting organization, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta, will issue a single designation: Chartered Professional Accountant, or CPA. “The proclamation of a single professional designation marks a major step for the accounting profession in Alberta, making it…

  • RCMP Officers in Wood Buffalo Begin Pilot Project to Body Worn Video Cameras

      Starting on June 27th, 2015 Wood Buffalo RCMP will be participating in a trial project that will see local police officers sporting body worn video (BWV) cameras which will film their interaction with local citizens. The trial is part of an RCMP national feasibility study into police use of BWV cameras. Wood Buffalo RCMP…