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Alberta RCMP issues 1661 tickets over Labour Day long weekend
Provincial The Oyen Echo 9/8/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 9/8/25

Alberta RCMP issues 1661 tickets over Labour Day long weekend

EDMONTON - From Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, your Alberta RCMP conducted enhanced traffic safety enforcement across the province, resulting in 1661 traffic safety infractions.

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Securing North American energy dominance
Provincial The Oyen Echo 9/7/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 9/7/25

Securing North American energy dominance

Premier Danielle Smith will visit Colorado to advance Alberta as an energy partner, promote collaboration and reinforce Alberta’s role in North American energy security.

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Alberta RCMP encourages Albertans to subscribe to RAVE
Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/24/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/24/25

Alberta RCMP encourages Albertans to subscribe to RAVE

Your Alberta RCMP is giving tips to help prevent mail theft and is encouraging Albertans to subscribe to RAVE.

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Alberta RCMP gives tips for new drivers this August
Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/24/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/24/25

Alberta RCMP gives tips for new drivers this August

This August, your Alberta RCMP is giving tips to new drivers. According to Transportation Canada, young and new drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal and injury collisions…

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More people in Alberta choosing to give the gift of life
Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/13/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/13/25

More people in Alberta choosing to give the gift of life

Alberta’s organ and tissue donation program, Give Life Alberta, reported a record number of donors last year, with a total of 317 deceased organ and/or tissue donors.

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EMS-811 Shared Response Line receives 50,000 calls
Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/13/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 8/13/25

EMS-811 Shared Response Line receives 50,000 calls

More than 50,000 non-emergency calls requesting an ambulance have been received through the EMS-811 Shared Response Line since being established two years ago…

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New campaign encourages Albertans to take action against aquatic invasive species
Provincial The Oyen Echo 7/22/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 7/22/25

New campaign encourages Albertans to take action against aquatic invasive species

A new province-wide awareness campaign is urging all Albertans who spend time on the water to take simple steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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Supporting economic growth in rural communities
Provincial The Oyen Echo 7/8/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 7/8/25

Supporting economic growth in rural communities

Alberta’s government is providing Indigenous and small communities with an additional $3 million in grants to maximize opportunities in rural areas.

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Nobody beats Alberta drilling
Provincial The Oyen Echo 6/16/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 6/16/25

Nobody beats Alberta drilling

Alberta is investing more than $20 million to help Alberta’s drilling experts develop new technologies to keep responsibly powering the world.

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Removing barriers for Alberta’s Oil Rigs
Provincial The Oyen Echo 6/10/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 6/10/25

Removing barriers for Alberta’s Oil Rigs

Alberta’s government is cutting red tape to help service rig operators spend more time working in the field, not waiting at inspection sites.

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Report shows Alberta producing more oil and less emissions
Provincial The Oyen Echo 6/10/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 6/10/25

Report shows Alberta producing more oil and less emissions

The 2023 Oil Sands Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Analysis shows Alberta’s oil sands have reduced emissions per barrel by 26 per cent, a 4 per cent improvement over the 2022 reporting period.

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No inspection, no launch
Provincial The Oyen Echo 6/4/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 6/4/25

No inspection, no launch

Starting June 1, all boats, jet skis, kayaks and other watercraft entering via Alberta’s east or south borders must be inspected.

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Promoting Alberta on the world stage
Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/25/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/25/25

Promoting Alberta on the world stage

Finance Minister Nate Horner will travel to Europe May 25-June 5 to meet with Alberta’s bond investors and the investment community.

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Expect boats to be inspected
Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/20/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/20/25

Expect boats to be inspected

Starting June 1, Alberta is the first province in Canada to require mandatory inspections for all incoming watercraft to keep invasive mussels out.

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Keep food, water safe when enjoying the outdoors
Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/18/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/18/25

Keep food, water safe when enjoying the outdoors

Alberta Health Services reminds people to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Never assume water from lakes, streams, rivers or springs is safe to drink.

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Defending Alberta industry during U.S. tariffs
Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/18/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/18/25

Defending Alberta industry during U.S. tariffs

Alberta’s government is freezing its industrial carbon price to keep industry competitive and defend jobs in response to the uncertainty caused by United States’ tariffs.

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Check the box, save a life
Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/11/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 5/11/25

Check the box, save a life

Starting next year, Alberta’s T1 tax form will include a check box so Albertans can request information on the importance of organ and tissue donation.

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Expert advice available for new parents across Alberta
Provincial The Oyen Echo 4/30/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 4/30/25

Expert advice available for new parents across Alberta

There is now a single phone number for new parents across the province seeking expert advice on newborn care.

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Powering up communities with ag society dollars
Provincial, Agriculture The Oyen Echo 4/27/25 Provincial, Agriculture The Oyen Echo 4/27/25

Powering up communities with ag society dollars

Agricultural societies play a crucial role in the province’s rural communities. They bring people together, organize and run events and improve the overall quality of life…

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Show your Alberta side: Buy Local
Provincial The Oyen Echo 4/23/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 4/23/25

Show your Alberta side: Buy Local

Global uncertainty is threatening the livelihoods of hard-working Alberta farmers, ranchers, processors and their families. The ‘Buy Local’ campaign, recently launched by Alberta’s government…

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