Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re 50 to 74 years of age, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding you to get screened for colorectal cancer.
Digital water licences speed up drought response
Alberta is asking thousands of water licence users to move their licence online to save time, reduce red tape and help the province during a drought.
Sky high technology to assess crop damage
As part of Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is investing in drone technology for faster, easier assessment of wildlife damage to crops.
Protecting Albertans from drought and floods
Alberta’s new Drought and Flood Protection Program will fund a new wave of projects to help protect homes, businesses and lives.
Alberta ranks last on education spending
New data from Statistics Canada confirms that Alberta continues to spend the least on public education of any province in Canada.
Taking wildfire operations to new heights
As Alberta heads into wildfire season, many areas of the province are experiencing heightened wildfire risk.
Make sure childhood immunizations are up-to-date
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans with children to ensure their kids are up-to-date with routine immunizations.
Albertans do not want political parties in local elections
Albertans have heard rumblings for the last six months that the provincial government is considering introducing political parties to local municipal government and school board elections…
Protecting Alberta’s ferruginous hawk
Alberta is launching a new at-risk species plan to protect an endangered hawk and send population numbers soaring.
Investing in Alberta’s emergency services
Medical first responder (MFR) agencies across the province will receive targeted funding to support the highest quality of emergency care in Alberta communities.
Updating workplace health and safety rules
Albertans can help make workplaces healthier and safer by providing input on proposed updates to health and safety rules.
AHS parking fees to change April 1
Effective April 1, 2024, public parking rates at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities across Alberta will be increased to align with local markets and reflect inflation costs.
Province at the ready for 2024 wildfire season
Alberta’s government has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season, 10 days earlier than usual, and is encouraging Albertans to proactively prepare.
Improving child care for families and operators
Alberta’s government is taking action to ensure the province’s child-care system is sustainable and meets the needs of families and operators.
Recognizing Alberta’s agricultural leaders
Nominations are open for the 2024 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame. The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame honours individuals who have advanced Alberta’s agriculture…
Making legal aid accessible to more Albertans
Legal Aid Alberta plays an integral role in the administration of justice by supporting some of Alberta’s most vulnerable citizens. It provides affordable legal services…
Alberta RCMP encourages drivers to be proactive in auto theft prevention
Alberta RCMP have noted a decrease in Theft of Motor Vehicles, and Theft from Motor Vehicles in 2023 in RCMP jurisdictions, as compared to the previous year.
New drought advisory committee for Alberta
Alberta’s new Water Advisory Committee will help prepare for drought and work to make every drop count in 2024.
Is accessibility legislation coming to Alberta?
Improving accessibility for people with disabilities remains on the government’s radar, but confirmation hasn’t come yet that United Conservatives will introduce legislation…
Alberta remains open for business
Cutting red tape isn’t only a government success story – it’s about helping Albertans and businesses succeed.