Category Archives: Post to Social
New tool to improve police response to mental health calls coming to Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is implementing a new system that will help police services across the province treat mental health and addiction as health care issues.HealthIM is a new syste...
Jun 01, 2022
Alberta and Ottawa react to B.C. decriminalizing drug possession
EDMONTON, AB - The decision by the B.C. government to allow for the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs is proving to be a controversial one.On May 31, 2022, the Province of B.C. announced th...
Jun 01, 2022
Bank of Canada raises key rate by half a point amid high inflation
OTTAWA, ON - In an unprecedented move, the Bank of Canada has announced a major increase to its key interest rate for the second time in two months, as it forecasts higher consumer prices to come this...
Jun 01, 2022
Alberta taking new actions for youth affected by pandemic
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it is taking action to support children and youth who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.A cross-ministry action plan is informed by the government's ...
Jun 01, 2022
Premier’s Office releases Respectful Workplace Policy
EDMONTON, AB - A new Respectful Workplace Policy (RWP) for political staff in the Government of Alberta has been released after a comprehensive review of human resources policies.Government officials ...
Jun 01, 2022
More than 4,000 Albertans die from tobacco use annually
OTTAWA, ON - The Government of Canada is investing in smoking cessation programs aimed at reducing tobacco-related illnesses and deaths across the country, including in Alberta.In a news release issue...
Jun 01, 2022
Court rules Lethbridge MLA can appeal part of disciplinary decision for officer
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled an MLA can ask for a review on whether provincial rules allow for a presiding officer to temporarily demote a police officer.Shannon Phillips, who r...
Jun 01, 2022
U of L reports record number of Indigenous graduates in Spring 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A record number of Indigenous students are graduating from the University of Lethbridge (U of L) this spring.The U of L said a record 99 graduates will be crossing the stage at the 20...
May 31, 2022
New app available for parking in downtown Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has a new free app for parking in downtown.The previous app, WayToPark, is being discontinued at the end of June. As a result, a replacement app called Flowbird...
May 31, 2022
'Yellowstone' actor Kevin Costner picked as Calgary Stampede parade marshal
CALGARY, AB - "Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner has been named parade marshal at this year's Calgary Stampede.The role goes to someone who "exemplifies western culture and tradition," and organizers sa...
May 31, 2022