Category Archives: Alberta
Recovery Alberta and AHS offer tips to those struggling with mental health through the holidays
Some call it the most wonderful time of the year.However, for others who are experiencing mental health issues it can be a very different story.The holiday season can be a time for joy and celebration...
Dec 21, 2024
STARS announces new president and CEO
STARS has announced that Dr. John Froh will be stepping into the role of president and CEO of STARS, effective January 20, 2025.Dr. Froh was appointed by the volunteer board of directors and has been ...
Dec 20, 2024
Province announces updates to approach to homelessness
In an effort to update the province's approach to combatting homelessness, the Government of Alberta will begin streamlining grant administration for housing with supports; providing provincial fundin...
Dec 20, 2024
Alberta developing new policies for coal mines in Foothills
The Government of Alberta says it wants to allow for the development of coal mines, as long as it is done in a responsible way. Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean has announced the Alberta Coa...
Dec 20, 2024
Former AHS employee fined for falsifying COVID-19 vaccination records
A former employee of Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been fined $12,000 for falsifying COVID-19 immunization records of nearly 200 people from September 3, 2021 to November 24, 2021. Hind Mahmoud Da...
Dec 20, 2024
Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada's chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan but says there's no estimate on how much the province should get...
Dec 20, 2024
Alberta says chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of its share
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it has heard back from Canada's chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan, but there's no estimate on how much the province should get. The provi...
Dec 19, 2024
No charges against Mounties in arrest of prominent Alberta chief
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Alberta's police watchdog says there's no evidence an offence was committed when Mounties used force to arrest a First Nation chief outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino in 202...
Dec 19, 2024
Campaign urges skilled labour to 'Stay with B.C.' to counter efforts from Alberta
The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter the province's rising outward migration to Alberta.The business advocacy group says its "Stay with B.C." campaign...
Dec 19, 2024
Alberta government unveils new family doctor pay structure aimed at improving primary care
Family doctors will get paid for work they do outside of time spent with a patient if they opt in to a new pay structure the Alberta government said Thursday aims to retain and attract physicians amid...
Dec 19, 2024