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Alberta shifts to HPV screening for cervical cancer
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Alberta shifts to HPV screening for cervical cancer

Alberta has begun routinely offering a new cervical screening test to people aged 50 to 69, shifting away from regular Pap tests as the province works toward eliminating cervical cancer.

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Province launches new health system dashboard
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

Province launches new health system dashboard

Alberta has launched a new online health system dashboard designed to give Albertans clearer, more accessible information about how the province’s health-care system…

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New rules for regulated online gambling market
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/26

New rules for regulated online gambling market

Alberta’s government says it is moving to create a safer, regulated online gambling market, with new requirements aimed at player protection and restrictions on advertising to minors.

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Alberta minister to strengthen energy ties in Montana
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/14/26 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/14/26

Alberta minister to strengthen energy ties in Montana

Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Nathan Neudorf, will travel to Montana from Jan. 6 to 7 to attend the Montana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Days at the Capitol.

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Alberta launches website for proposed northwest coast oil pipeline
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/14/26 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/14/26

Alberta launches website for proposed northwest coast oil pipeline

Alberta’s government has launched a new webpage dedicated to a proposed oil pipeline to Canada’s northwest coast, aiming to provide a central hub for project information and updates.

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Helping Albertans this respiratory virus season
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/23/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/23/25

Helping Albertans this respiratory virus season

Alberta’s health system is prepared to manage seasonal pressures as respiratory virus cases rise across the province, according to statements released Thursday by two provincial cabinet ministers.

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Fall session comes to an end
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/17/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/17/25

Fall session comes to an end

Alberta’s legislature wrapped up its fall 2025 sitting this week after passing 14 pieces of legislation focused on health care, education, public safety and economic development.

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Alberta government moves to protect law-abiding gun owners
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/10/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/10/25

Alberta government moves to protect law-abiding gun owners

Alberta’s government plans to introduce a motion under the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act aimed at defending law-abiding firearms owners.

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Alberta Parks sees record visitors, camping reservations in 2025
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/10/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/10/25

Alberta Parks sees record visitors, camping reservations in 2025

Alberta Parks has capped off a busy 2025 season, welcoming millions of visitors to its 305 provincial parks and drawing outdoor enthusiasts from across the province and around the world.

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Albertans choose Moraine Lake for new provincial licence plate
Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/26/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/26/25

Albertans choose Moraine Lake for new provincial licence plate

Alberta drivers will see a new provincial licence plate on the road next year, the first major redesign in more than four decades.

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Province invests $29M to cut methane, boost energy production
Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/19/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/19/25

Province invests $29M to cut methane, boost energy production

Alberta is launching two programs worth $29 million to help oil and gas companies reduce methane emissions while supporting growth in energy production.

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Investing $7M to boost sport and recreation infrastructure
Provincial, Sports The Oyen Echo 11/19/25 Provincial, Sports The Oyen Echo 11/19/25

Investing $7M to boost sport and recreation infrastructure

Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to support sport and recreation infrastructure projects across the province, officials announced Wednesday.

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Alberta launches Health Shared Services
Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/12/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/12/25

Alberta launches Health Shared Services

Alberta has created Health Shared Services (HSS) to improve efficiency and coordination across the province’s health system.

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Province proposes legislation to strengthen early reading, math support
Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/12/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/12/25

Province proposes legislation to strengthen early reading, math support

Alberta’s government is proposing amendments to the Education Act to help schools identify and support students with complex learning needs in reading and math.

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Alberta asks drivers about higher highway speed limits
Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/12/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/12/25

Alberta asks drivers about higher highway speed limits

Alberta drivers can now weigh in on raising speed limits on rural divided highways. The government launched an online survey Nov. 7, running until Dec. 12…

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PROVINCIAL: Serious motor vehicle collision
Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/4/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/4/25

PROVINCIAL: Serious motor vehicle collision

TILLEY - On Oct. 31,  2025, at 10 a.m., emergency services personnel, which included Brooks RCMP, County of Newell Peace Officers, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Departments…

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Alberta updates Water Act to meet growing demand
Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/3/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/3/25

Alberta updates Water Act to meet growing demand

Alberta is proposing changes to its Water Act to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and communities.

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Tourism powers Alberta’s economic growth
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/29/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/29/25

Tourism powers Alberta’s economic growth

Alberta’s government invested $17 million in the tourism sector over 2024-25, boosting jobs, supporting local businesses, and driving economic prosperity across the province.

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Delivering Results: Alberta’s 2025 Fall Session Focuses on Health, Education and Public Safety
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/29/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/29/25

Delivering Results: Alberta’s 2025 Fall Session Focuses on Health, Education and Public Safety

As Alberta’s legislature prepares to reconvene, the government is turning its attention to delivering tangible results for residents, with a focus on health care, education and public safety.

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Alberta slashes wait times for Water Act licences
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/29/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/29/25

Alberta slashes wait times for Water Act licences

Alberta’s government has cut wait times for Water Act licences by more than half over the past year, a move officials say will save both time and money for landowners, businesses and municipalities.

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