Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Bill 10 Paused for Further Consultation with Albertans

    Bill 10 Paused for Further Consultation with Albertans

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement (Dec 4): “Ladies and Gentlemen, as you are aware I returned to the province last evening, following meeting with the Premiers of Ontario and Quebec and a meeting this morning with Governor Christie of New Jersey. “I am here this afternoon to speak to Bill 10 and to…

  • Alberta Utilities Commission approves application for new ownership of AltaLink

    Alberta Utilities Commission approves application for new ownership of AltaLink

    Acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary passes no harm test for financial impact on customer rates and service. In Decision 2014-326, the Alberta Utilities Commission approved the acquisition of Altalink, L.P. by a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), based upon its established “no harm” test for financial impact on customer rates and service quality. The…

  • RCMP CheckStops throughout Alberta on Friday, December 5th

    Edmonton, AB- Today, the RCMP will conduct roadside CheckStops in local detachment areas and on highways throughout Alberta. The CheckStop blitz is part of a Canada-wide RCMP enforcement campaign aimed at keeping and taking impaired drivers off the roads. RCMP Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) will participate in the CheckStops. These officers are trained to identify…

  • Predictive Site Safety – A Life-Saving Model for Oil Sands Operations

    Predictive Site Safety – A Life-Saving Model for Oil Sands Operations

    A new report from Visser Deloitte highlights the role of data analytics in driving a safety-first culture in oil sands operations. CALGARY, Dec. 4, 2014 /CNW/ – Injuries to workers in the oil sands are on the decline, but using data analysis tools and making some cultural shifts can help make workers even safer, says…

  • Bill 10 Provides a Safer Learning Environment for Students

    Bill 10, the Act to Amend the Alberta Bill of Rights to Protect our Children will provide students with a safer learning environment while respecting parental rights and the autonomy of school boards. This legislation supports a zero-tolerance attitude towards bullying and discrimination based on sexual orientation or any other grounds. It also enshrines the…

  • Public Asked to Make Safer Roads their Issue

    Public Asked to Make Safer Roads their Issue

    Should Albertans allow for the creation of high occupancy vehicle lanes? Should right hand drive vehicles be restricted? Have your say on potential changes to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act. Albertans are encouraged to share their thoughts on these and other potential changes to provincial Traffic Safety Act Regulations. The Prentice government is committed to keeping…

  • Cheap Gas? That’s APP-solutely Fantastic!

    Cheap Gas? That’s APP-solutely Fantastic!

    Isn’t it the worst when you fill up your vehicle only to see cheaper gas just a few blocks away? Find gas prices near you with the new AMA mobile app feature, Gas Price Monitor. Click here to download the App Find out what the rest of the Province are paying for gas by clicking…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Osteoporosis, the silent thief

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Osteoporosis, the silent thief

    Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass, which makes the bones become porous and fragile. It occurs most often in weight-bearing bones such as the hips or spine but can affect any bone in the body. The humped back – or dowager’s hump – is its most well-known sign. Among Canadians over the age of…

  • A Day in the Life of Alberta Shelters

    A Day in the Life of Alberta Shelters

    According to the 2013 Alberta Data Count, conducted by the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters: On just one day, shelters across the province helped 926 women and 1,102 children. During that same day 99 women and 87 children could not be accommodated. Of the women helped this day, 37 were known to be pregnant. 43…

  • Band-Aid Fix for Condominiums Not Enough

    Band-Aid Fix for Condominiums Not Enough

    New Act lacks input from owners, relies heavily on undebated and yet to be developed regulations Edmonton – The Canadian Condominium Institute, North Alberta Chapter is voicing its concerns with Bill 9 the Condominium Property Amendment Act, introduced by the Government of Alberta on December 1, 2014. Despite nearly five years of consultation, and two…

  • Alberta and Quebec Talk Energy, Environment and Climate Change

    Alberta Premier Jim Prentice and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard took the first steps in building a strong partnership between the two provinces. “Today, I was delighted to meet with Premier Couillard at the Quebec National Assembly. We discussed a series of issues, infrastructure development, the national securities regulator as well as energy, environment and climate…

  • Senator Doug Black showcasing local Alberta youth artwork for 2014 holiday cards

    Senator Doug Black showcasing local Alberta youth artwork for 2014 holiday cards

    OTTAWA, Dec. 1, 2014 – For the second year in a row, Alberta-elected Senator Doug Black has selected artwork from two different Alberta schools to use for his holiday cards. The two winning pieces come from École Beau Meadow School in Beaumont, Alberta, and King Edward School from Edmonton, Alberta. “It’s wonderful to see all…

  • Canada’s First Simulation Centre for Women’s Health Opens

    Canada’s First Simulation Centre for Women’s Health Opens

    High-tech learning centre at Lois Hole used to train health providers Story by Elise Cerny; photo by Shelly Willsey The first simulation centre dedicated to women’s health is now open at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. The Simulation Centre for Health Learning is a teaching and demonstration space where real-life medical and…

  • Alberta’s Forest Industry Applauds Bill to Allow 6 Storey Wood Buildings

    Edmonton – The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) commends Whitecourt-Ste. Anne MLA George VanderBurg for introducing a bill in the Alberta Legislature (Wednesday, Nov 26) that would see 6 storey wood buildings permitted throughout Alberta. The Bill follows a 2015 National Building Code recommendation to allow 6 storey wood buildings and a recent announcement by…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Making Sense of Supplements

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Making Sense of Supplements

    Have you ever wanted to try a product that claims to burn fat or help you lose weight fast? It might be tough to figure out what is truth and what is hype. Here are some questions to help you sort fact from fiction. Does it sound too good to be true? If it sounds…