Alberta Archives - Page 13 of 20

16 Jul

Alberta investing $10 million to make it easier for landowners to conserve natural areas while keeping people working

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching two new and improved private land conservation programs to better meet the needs of landowners, conserve more land, and prioritize the needs of Albertans. With $10 million in funding now available, the enhanced Private Land Conservation Program and the new Ecosystem Services Grant Program will better protect natural areas across the province while still enabling landowners to use their land for farming, ranching and other work. Private landowners across Alberta strongly support conservation, with more than 142,000 acres conserved since 2019. However, decisions made today may not make sense 50 years from now,…

15 Jul

Alberta Urges Ottawa to Designate Bishnoi Gang a Terrorist Organization

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis have issued a strong joint statement calling on the federal government to formally designate the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist organization, citing its violent transnational criminal activities and growing threat to Canadian public safety. “The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada,” the statement read. “Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent.” Alberta joins British Columbia Premier David Eby and a growing number of…

15 Jul

Alberta News: Pathways to end gender-based violence

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching the Community Pathways to Justice grant to support survivors of gender-based violence. A responsive justice system is essential to ensuring survivors of gender-based violence are supported, and people committing these crimes are held to account. To support survivors of gender-based violence, Alberta’s government is launching a new grant program to strengthen support services across the province. Through the Community Pathways to Justice grant, $1.25 million in one-time funding will be made available to help community-based organizations and Indigenous communities enhance access to justice and provide survivor-centered services. This initiative is part of Alberta’s…

15 Jul

Alberta news: More services coming to Chinook Regional Hospital

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Calgary (National Times): Work is underway to expand services for Albertans with chronic kidney disease at Chinook Regional Hospital, with the completion of upgrades to surgical facilities. Alberta's government is committed to expanding access to renal services so that Albertans can get the care they need, when and where they need it. That is why the province is investing $22 million over three years to modernize and expand the renal dialysis unit at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. This investment will improve programs for southern Albertans with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease who depend on life-saving dialysis.…

15 Jul

Alberta Marks 75 Years Rat-Free with Continued Vigilance and Pride

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is proudly celebrating a remarkable milestone in pest control history: 75 years of being rat-free. In a statement released today, RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, praised the province’s internationally recognized Rat Control Program, calling it a model of vigilance and effectiveness. “Rats are a worldwide menace that destroy property and spread disease,” Minister Sigurdson stated. “For three quarters of a century, Alberta has proudly been one of the few jurisdictions on Earth to live without the pest.” First launched in 1950, Alberta’s Rat Control Program was designed to establish a zero-tolerance policy for…

13 Jul

Danielle Smith Defends Alberta’s School Library Policy, Says ‘Pornography is a Problem’ for Youth

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her government’s controversial decision to remove sexually explicit material from Alberta school libraries, saying the move is necessary to protect children from being exposed to inappropriate content. Speaking on her province-wide radio show, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to criticism suggesting education funding and classroom overcrowding should take precedence over library book content. Smith acknowledged the importance of broader education concerns but insisted that shielding young children from pornographic material is also a vital issue. “Pornography is a problem for young adults,” she said. “If I can’t describe some…

12 Jul

Alberta Leads Canada in Job Growth with 51,000 Full-Time Jobs Added in June: Minister Schow

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s economy continues its upward momentum, with the province adding over 51,000 full-time jobs in June 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Joseph Schow, released an official statement on Friday highlighting the impressive employment gains and Alberta’s strengthening economic position. “Alberta is leading Canada in job growth,” said Minister Schow. “With changes in part-time jobs included, we’re seeing a net increase of 30,000 jobs across the province. This is welcome news and further proof that our economic strategy is delivering results.” The significant surge in full-time employment contributed…

12 Jul

Building affordable homes for Albertans

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada and Alberta are investing a record of more than $203 million to build thousands of new affordable housing units across the province. Every Albertan deserves to have access to housing options that meet their needs and budgets. As a key part of the province’s 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide Albertans with safe, stable, affordable housing, Alberta’s government launched the Affordable Housing Partnership Program in 2022. Through the latest round of Affordable Housing Partnership Program intakes, more than $203 million in joint provincial and federal funding has been committed to support the construction of new affordable…

11 Jul

Regional health councils give Albertans a voice

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans want a health care system that reflects where they live and adapts to the unique needs of their communities. As part of the province’s health care refocus, Alberta’s government committed to strengthening community voices by providing more opportunities for Albertans to bring forward their local priorities and offer input on how to improve the system. The regional advisory councils, made up of 150 members from 71 communities, will advise Alberta’s four health ministries and the newly refocused health agencies: Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta, and Recovery Alberta. Each council will explore solutions…

10 Jul

Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains working together to promote 4R practices to farmers

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains have developed a 4R Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines how the agriculture and Irrigation Industries, as well as farmers, can collaborate to enhance data collection and communication, thereby increasing the adoption of 4R practices. The MOU, a three-year agreement, was signed by representatives from Agriculture and Irrigation, Environment and Protected Areas, and Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada. The objectives of the MOU are to improve production and environmental stewardship through greater awareness of 4R practices and principles. It also aims to establish mechanisms to pursue common objectives and priorities related to…