Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Identity, Cause Of Death, Confirmed Of One Homicide Victim Thus Far

    Identity, Cause Of Death, Confirmed Of One Homicide Victim Thus Far

    Edmonton Police Service One of the eight victims involved in Monday evening’s multiple homicides has now been identified. The Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that Cyndi Duong, 37, died Dec. 29, 2014, as a result of a gunshot wound. Southwest Division members found the deceased female’s body, while responding to a weapon’s complaint Monday evening…

  • Experts Weigh in on the Year’s Biggest Issues

    Experts Weigh in on the Year’s Biggest Issues

    Three notable commentators at UAlberta talk about the current events they kept an eye on this year. By Scott Lingley, UofA (Edmonton) As the eventful year that was 2014 winds to a close, three of the University of Alberta’s notable commentators on current events reflected on the last 12 months and selected newsmaking moments that…

  • Alberta’s Climate Change Regulations Extended

    Alberta is extending its four climate change regulations to the end of June 2015 to allow time for the continued thorough analysis of options for its new climate change framework. “Alberta’s climate change framework is important and will be a continued focus of our government in 2015. We are taking the time to ensure the…

  • Statement from Premier Prentice on tragic events in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan

    “I wish to express my sorrow at the tragic incident which claimed lives in Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan today, and my appreciation to the first responders involved. “We trust that the police agencies’ investigations will help provide answers as we struggle to understand this tragic turn of events. In the meantime, on behalf of the…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keep Moving, Keep Living

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keep Moving, Keep Living

    Keeping active is your best defence against brittle bones. Exercise will encourage healthy bones and prevent loss of bone mass. Try to get 20 to 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise on most days of the week, and 30 to 60 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercise 3 times per week. If you have osteoporosis, you might have…

  • Big drop in Alberta small business confidence in December

      Barometer index declines 7.4 points, biggest single monthly drop in over five years CALGARY, December 30, 2014 – According to the latest Business Barometer survey results released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today, Alberta’s small business confidence index dropped by more than seven points in December to 66.2, the largest monthly…

  • Government Protects Private Sector Pension Plans

    Government Protects Private Sector Pension Plans

    Cabinet has extended a moratorium on solvency for a group of private sector pension plans, protecting the benefits of 158,000 plan members. In their December 18 meeting, Cabinet approved two changes to the Employment Pension Plans Regulation, which applies to private sector pension plans. One of the changes allows defined benefit collectively-bargained, multi-employer pension plans…

  • Year’s End is No Time to Rest for Many Workers in Alberta

    Year’s End is No Time to Rest for Many Workers in Alberta

    While most Albertans take a break from work or school, many continue to work so we can enjoy the season. The end of the year is a time when many Albertans gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season, enjoy festive events and take a break from their daily routines. Some workers don’t…

  • 25 Campus Alberta Market Modifiers Approved

    25 Campus Alberta Market Modifiers Approved

    Market modifier increases will improve quality in 25 Campus Alberta programs. Government has approved tuition increases in 25 programs to enhance program quality and correct tuition anomalies between programs in Alberta and across Canada. One application was rejected for not meeting the criteria. Existing students in the approved programs will not be impacted by the…

  • Exercise Good Judgment Before Signing Gym, Spa Contract

    Exercise Good Judgment Before Signing Gym, Spa Contract

    Getting healthier is a popular New Year’s resolution, but consumers should exercise good judgment before signing up for a long-term fitness or health-related membership. The annual contract you sign in January may last a lot longer than your resolve, despite your best intentions. Paying on a month-to-month basis may make more sense until you’re sure…

  • International Agriculture Summit Focuses on Rural Issues

    International Agriculture Summit Focuses on Rural Issues

    Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson will highlight Alberta’s actions to strengthen agriculture and rural development at the Legislative Ag Chairs Summit in Florida in January. The annual summit, organized by the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders, brings together key industry representatives and elected officials from across Canada and the United States to discuss agriculture and rural…

  • ASIRT investigates RCMP officer-involved shooting in Vegreville

    On December 25, 2014, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer-involved shooting. The morning of (December 25), at 9 a.m., the RCMP received a complaint of a robbery at the Toronto Dominion Bank automated teller machine (ATM) in Vegreville,…

  • ASIRT investigates RCMP officer-involved shooting in Whitecourt

    On December 26, 2014, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer-involved shooting that occurred in Whitecourt, Alberta. (December 26th), at approximately 10 p.m., the RCMP stopped a vehicle in Whitecourt. In the vehicle, later determined to be stolen, was a 30-year old male driver, and a 25-year old…

  • AMA donates more than $100,000 in toys and food to Alberta charities

    AMA donates more than $100,000 in toys and food to Alberta charities

    Edmonton –Thanks to the help of members, employees and the public, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) donated more than 78 pallet boxes full of toys and food to local charities across Alberta during our Fill Our Fleet campaign. Fill Our Fleet is AMA’s third-annual province-wide Christmas collection campaign aimed at filling AMA’s fleet with toys…

  • Street Smart Counselling: What Are Alternative Strategies?

    Street Smart Counselling: What Are Alternative Strategies?

    Alternative strategies are any strategy that iscontrary to mainstream thought.  This does not always mean magic herbs and spices either. No matter what the problem is there is the mainstream way of doing things, and then there is the alternative way. Even in conventional medicine there are doctors who stand out from the masses with their approach to…