Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Alberta Media News: Radiothons in Alberta – CBC Goes Mobile – Shaw Goes National

    Alberta Media News: Radiothons in Alberta – CBC Goes Mobile – Shaw Goes National

    On July 24, CBC announced massive staff cuts, roughly 20% of its current complement of 7,500 employees, as it shifts from broadcasting to a mobile-first strategy. The cuts are in addition to the announcement in April that 657 jobs would be eliminated over the next two years. President/CEO Hubert Lacroix calls it a “culture shift”—…

  • Alberta small business confidence slumps in July

    Alberta small business confidence slumps in July

    Shortage of labour still biggest challenge; hospitality sector hurting CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results that show Alberta’s small business confidence dropped 3.2 points in July to 69.4. The national Business Barometer Index also dipped slightly to 63.2, its lowest reading since December 2013. “After…

  • AHS Reminds Albertans to Take Care in Selecting Individuals to Assist With Home Births

    AHS Reminds Albertans to Take Care in Selecting Individuals to Assist With Home Births

    CALGARY — Following recent incidents in the Calgary Zone involving home birthing attendants or “traditional home delivery providers,” Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding expectant mothers to check credentials before engaging the services of non-regulated individuals, such as home birthing attendants. AHS has reported two recent incidents to the Calgary Police Service involving non-certified birthing…

  • Alberta Power Prices Spiking Due To One Company

    Alberta Power Prices Spiking Due To One Company

    On Monday afternoon, electricity prices spiked above 90 cents per kilowatt hour during another period of high heat and little wind. To put this in perspective, one (1) load of laundry – washed and dried – is $7.00 at these rates. The high rates are due to one (1) company, TransCanada, taking advantage of the…

  • CanSIA Releases “Made in Alberta” Blueprint for a Strong Solar Industry

    Recommendations pave way to give Albertan’s a solar choice Ottawa –  The Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) released their policy position paper today on solar energy policy options for Albertans. The paper, “From Proven Reserve to Developed Resource: Realizing the True Value of Solar Energy in Alberta”, is the result of research and consultations with…

  • RCMP Spruce Grove/Stony Plain- Surprise Pizza Party at the Spruce Grove Skatepark

    On Thursday (July 31) afternoon, RCMP, Enforcement Services and Fire Services in Spruce Grove hosted a pizza party at the local skateboard park. Four RCMP members, four Enforcement Services officers and about six firefighers stopped by to picnic with approximately 20 youth. “This is cool!”, remarked one of the skateboarders as he enjoyed pizza and…

  • Horse Owners – Poisonous Plant Alert

    We just got a final diagnosis on 3 horses that were showing neurological symptoms similar to EPM. The toxic plant is called “Singletary Pea“. The seed pods are poisonous and can be ingested from grazing or eaten from baled hay. These horses were eating locally baled round bales that were a grass hay mix of…

  • Parks Canada Announces Decision on Maligne Tours Concept Proposal for Redevelopment

    Decision reflects consideration of ecological integrity, visitor experience and Canada’s National Conservation Plan Jasper National Park – Today Parks Canada has accepted 13 of the 14 elements of the Maligne Tours’ concept for redevelopment for further considerations, including tent cabins and additional visitor experience offers. These elements offer the potential to support Parks Canada’s commitment…

  • RCMP Hinton – Human Skull Found in Garage

    RCMP Hinton – Human Skull Found in Garage

    Hinton, Alta – The Hinton RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in helping determine the origin and identity of a human skull. In February 2013, a skull was turned into Hinton RCMP by the Groeneveldt family, who found the skull while cleaning out their garage. It was tucked away under some items that had been…

  • AHS Continues to Improve Supplement Safety

    HQCA review helps guide ongoing quality and safety improvements EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to improve the quality and safety of the preparation of a nutritional supplement called total parenteral nutrition (TPN). In April 2013, AHS asked the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) to review protocols and processes for the preparation of…

  • Livestock Emergency Response Unit

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta You are driving down the highway with three horses in your trailer, when suddenly a truck appears out of nowhere heading right for you. You swerve, hitting the ditch, and over goes your unit, ending in a crumpled mess. A nightmare for anyone who…

  • AMA: We All Scream For (Free) Ice Cream

    Edmonton – When the summer heat hits, there’s nothing like a cold treat to cool you down. The ice cream truck is synonymous with childhood, and since 1902, its melodic chimes have brought children running, with change in hand, for an ice cream or popsicle. This July, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA), set out to…

  • Higher small claims court limit increases access to justice

    An increase in the civil claims limit will help more Albertans resolve civil legal disputes. The Provincial Court of Alberta’s civil claims limit will increase from $25,000 to $50,000 on August 1. The increase means Albertans will have greater access to the Provincial Court and will ensure more timely and cost-effective resolution of civil claims…

  • Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency board bolstered by two new board members

    Two new directors joined the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) board, bringing experience in beef feedlot management, and mixed farming and cow-calf production. Leighton Kolk and David Andrews have extensive commodity risk, agri-business management and leadership expertise. Both are actively involved in numerous industry-associated boards, committees and councils. “The expertise these two new members…

  • Ric McIver Releases Rural Platform

    A Ric McIver government will strengthen property rights, improve market access for Alberta products, expand rural broadband, and increase support for volunteer emergency service providers if elected as PC Alberta leader and Premier. “My rural bosses continue to tell me that there is a lack of clarity regarding their property rights.” said Ric today, outside…