Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Join Parks Day Celebrations in Alberta

    Join Parks Day Celebrations in Alberta

    Alberta Parks will celebrate Canada’s Parks Day on July 16 and 17 with free family events at 28 of our provincial parks and recreation areas, from Lesser Slave Lake to Writing on Stone. Albertans are invited to try something new this summer at an Alberta Park. Activities to discover this weekend include: Glenbow Ranch Provincial…

  • Tough Times Will Continue for Many Albertans: ATB Economic Outlook

    Tough Times Will Continue for Many Albertans: ATB Economic Outlook

    Calgary — While there are signs of improvement, the second half of 2016 will continue to be difficult for Albertans and businesses in our province. Today, ATB Financial is releasing its latest quarterly Economic Outlook for the province, providing insight into what may happen in the months ahead. Capturing five primary economic indicators, the key results from…

  • Technical Consultation on Private Automobile Insurance Regulations is Underway

    Technical Consultation on Private Automobile Insurance Regulations is Underway

    The Alberta Government is conducting consultations with industry stakeholders on the private automobile insurance system. A targeted stakeholder consultation is underway to gather evidence-based information to inform potential technical changes to regulations governing the private insurance system. The Automobile Accident Insurance Benefits Regulations, Automobile Insurance Premiums Regulation, Minor Injury Regulation and Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols…

  • NDP Government Dragging its Feet on Lowering Dental Fees for Everyday Albertans: Wildrose

    NDP Government Dragging its Feet on Lowering Dental Fees for Everyday Albertans: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: As Albertans have seen the cost for dental procedures skyrocket to levels 20 to 30 per cent higher than other Canadian jurisdictions, now is the time for the NDP government to implement common sense solutions proposed by Wildrose to increase competitiveness in Alberta’s dental system and encourage lower prices, the Wildrose Official Opposition…

  • Environmental Appeals Board Hearing Schedule: Alberta Reclaim and Recycling

    Environmental Appeals Board Hearing Schedule: Alberta Reclaim and Recycling

    The Environmental Appeals Board will conduct a hearing on July 19, 2016, commencing at 9:15 a.m. at the Environmental Appeals Board office in Edmonton. This hearing was previously scheduled for April 22, 2016.  The hearing will be open to the public for viewing only. The Board will hear submissions with respect to an appeal filed…

  • Royalty Programs to Help Boost Production and Create Jobs

    Royalty Programs to Help Boost Production and Create Jobs

    Two new royalty programs will encourage oil and gas producers to explore new areas, boost production in other areas and keep Albertans working. Following months of work with leaders in the energy industry, the government is releasing details of the new Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery Program and the Emerging Resources Program. When determining royalty rates, these…

  • Service Fees Reduced for Albertans When Paying Fines Online

    Service Fees Reduced for Albertans When Paying Fines Online

    Service fees for online fine payments have been lowered by half to $3. Starting July 8, Albertans can pay their fines online through fines.alberta.ca. In addition to traffic tickets, any ticket with a voluntary payment amount can be paid, including tickets for common liquor offences and LRT or C-Train violations. The online ticket payment page…

  • Energy at Home: How We Can Become More Sustainable

    Energy at Home: How We Can Become More Sustainable

    By Coral Bliss Taylor Most of the concerns raised about the unsustainability of our energy practices focus on industrial activities, such as development of the oilsands.  But other sectors give rise to big energy sustainability issues too.  Consider housing. A friend recently asked what could be done to make his new house more sustainable.  It’s…

  • Fort McMurray Salvation Army Has All of the Physical Goods Needed at This Time

    Fort McMurray Salvation Army Has All of the Physical Goods Needed at This Time

    Fort McMurray, AB – At this time, The Salvation Army has more than enough physical goods to meet the demand and would prefer to now receive monetary fire relief donations that will assist in the long term over the next year.  “Our church sanctuary is overflowing with donated items and our parking lot is full of…

  • Update 5: Wood Buffalo wildfire recovery (July 11 at 2 pm)

    Update 5: Wood Buffalo wildfire recovery (July 11 at 2 pm)

    Wildfire recovery efforts continue throughout the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. A state of local emergency remains in effect. Environmental monitoring update Soil analysis from burned areas in Abasand, Beacon Hill and Waterways is complete. No soil samples taken to date – in either burned or unburned areas – have been found to exceed human…

  • Law Enforcement Team Wants to Hear from Albertans

    Law Enforcement Team Wants to Hear from Albertans

    Alberta’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch is seeking re-accreditation from a world-leading agency. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement branch helps keep Alberta roads safe by ensuring commercial vehicles comply with safety laws and standards. The re-accreditation process is conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Alberta’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch has met…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Safe Summer Weekends

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Safe Summer Weekends

    Many Albertans like to take advantage of the long summer evenings and warmer weather to get outdoors, go traveling or visit with family and friends. Weekends and celebrations can be fun for Albertans of all ages.  If you, your friends or family are planning on using alcohol as part of your celebratory gatherings, there are…

  • Energy Efficiency Open Houses Announced

    Energy Efficiency Open Houses Announced

    Alberta’s Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel will hold its first open houses to gather input from Albertans. Panel members and technical experts will be on hand to speak with Albertans about their vision for energy efficiency and community energy systems programming and suggested actions. Calgary open house Monday, July 18 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Energy Environment…

  • CPAWS Responds to Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan

    CPAWS Responds to Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan

    On June 1, the Government of Alberta released the new draft Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan (2016-2021).  CPAWS Southern Alberta will be reviewing the plan in detail and will encourage public feedback on the plan by July 15.  At first glance however, we can see the new plan shows some areas of progress and some areas…

  • Health Minister Announces Funding for First Nations Health Facilities in Alberta

    Health Minister Announces Funding for First Nations Health Facilities in Alberta

    Maskwacis, AB – Health Canada The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Alberta First Nations communities overcome the difficulties they are facing with respect to social conditions and health. Prior to a series of meetings with First Nations leadership in Alberta this week, Federal Minister of Health Jane Philpott announced the Government of Canada…