Alberta Archives - Page 14 of 20

10 Jul

Putting Alberta at the centre of US energy talks

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): MLA de Jonge to underscore Alberta as the answer to U.S. energy security, while attending training at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) in Richland, WA. While in Richland, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge will join state legislators from across the U.S. in training from July 10 to 15 to gather the latest insights on North America’s energy ecosystem, and emerging challenges and opportunities driving current U.S. energy policy and decision making. MLA de Jonge will also attend meetings where she will reinforce that when it comes to achieving the goal of energy dominance, Alberta has the…

09 Jul

Free summer fun at all Alberta museums and sites

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta makes culture more accessible with free and discounted summer admission for kids and youth at all provincial museums and historic sites until September 2. On July 4, Alberta joined the Canada Strong Pass program to help more people access and enjoy the history and culture our province has to offer. This summer, general admission to all Alberta museums and historic sites will be free for children and teens aged 17 and under, and half-price for young adults aged 18-24, making it easier than ever to discover the province’s rich history and culture. “Our government is excited…

09 Jul

Delta Land Co. Inc fined for workplace fatality

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Calgary (National Times): A land development and management company has been fined $350,000 related to a workplace death. Delta Land Co. Inc., as an employer, pleaded guilty on June 30 in the Red Deer Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for permitting a worker to remain within range of a moving part of a powered mobile equipment. The company was fined $350,000 including the 20 per cent victim fine surcharge. The Crown withdrew six other counts. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at a resort development site at Gull Lake…

06 Jul

Reet Mushiana Launches Ward 5 Campaign with Stampede Breakfast in Northeast Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Community advocate and aspiring city councillor Reet Mushiana formally initiated her 2025 municipal election campaign for Ward 5 with a vibrant and well-attended Stampede Breakfast in Northeast Calgary. The event united families, friends, and residents from across Ward 5 for a morning filled with pancakes, children’s activities, and community spirit. Children enjoyed face painting and cowboy hats, while attendees had the opportunity to connect with one another and meet the candidate. Speaking to National Times, Reet Mushiana stated, "Today, as families lined up for pancakes and kids ran off with painted faces and cowboy hats, I felt…

06 Jul

MP Jasraj Hallan Expresses Gratitude to Community for Support During Stampede Breakfast at Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative MP Jasraj Singh Hallan hosted a vibrant and well-attended Stampede Pancake Breakfast at Marlborough Mall in Northeast Calgary, where he expressed heartfelt appreciation to the community for their continued faith, support, and assistance in the Conservative movement.The event featured a delicious breakfast of pancakes, chips, and pops, accompanied by lively music from a talented local band. MP Hallan was joined by Falconridge MP Dalwinder Gill and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, both of whom enthusiastically helped serve food to the large crowd. Alberta Justice Mijister Mickey Amrry also served the pancakes to the crowd. In his…

05 Jul

Alberta’s Privacy Commissioner Issues Caution Over 23andMe Sale, Urges Albertans to Protect Genetic Data

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Edmonton (National Times): In light of the recent sale of 23andMe and its genome assets to California-based TTAM Research Institute, Diane McLeod, Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, has issued a strong caution to Albertans, urging them to be vigilant about how their personal and genetic information may now be used. The sale of 23andMe’s assets, including its vast repository of genome data, was recently approved by a U.S. federal bankruptcy court, allowing TTAM Research Institute — a non-profit led by 23andMe’s co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki — to acquire the company. In response, Commissioner McLeod has confirmed that she…

04 Jul

Alberta: Information and Privacy Commissioner sees both strengths and weaknesses in regulations designed to support new access and privacy laws

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Calgary (National Times): With new legislation and regulations now in force, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has developed and published resources to assist Albertans in understanding and working with the new laws The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta is pleased with several elements of the regulations that were developed to accompany Alberta’s new Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). Commissioner Diane McLeod also has concerns about some aspects of the regulations and will closely monitor how the laws and regulations work in practice. On June 11, 2025, ATIA and POPA were proclaimed into force.…

04 Jul

Alberta News: Supporting economic growth in rural communities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is providing Indigenous and small communities with an additional $3 million in grants to maximize opportunities in rural areas. Indigenous and small communities play a vital role in the province’s economy. Working together with non-profits, they tap into opportunities and address unique challenges to help rural Alberta grow its economic footprint. To support local projects that promote innovation and sustainable economic growth across the province, Alberta’s government is providing the second round of grants through the Small Community Opportunity Program. The program has awarded grants between $20,000 and $90,000 for 41 community-led projects that build…

03 Jul

Alberta news: New chief, next step for municipal policing option

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Sat Parhar has been appointed as the first chief of the Independent Agency Police Service, marking the next step toward a new municipal policing option. The appointment of a new chief for the Independent Agency Police Service (IAPS) marks the next step in giving municipalities a new option for local policing and builds on the work already underway for the agency to assume the police-like duties currently carried out by the Alberta Sheriffs. The IAPS will empower municipalities to adopt strategies that effectively respond to their specific safety concerns, enhancing public safety across the province. Chief Parhar…

03 Jul

Alberta uncorks new rules for liquor and cannabis

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is supporting liquor producers by enabling them to own, operate and sell their own products on large format bikes or “party bikes.” Albertans out for a spin on a party bike or tavern tour will soon be able to sip locally made beers and spirits. Alberta’s government is updating the rules to give small liquor producers the green light to serve their own products on party bikes, removing an outdated barrier that had prevented local producers from advertising their own brands. This is one of several red tape reduction changes to the Gaming, Liquor and…