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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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Albertans to choose first new licence plate design in four decades
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/22/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/22/25

Albertans to choose first new licence plate design in four decades

Albertans will soon help decide the look of the province’s first new licence plate in more than 40 years.

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Winter rules ensure Albertans stay warm and connected
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/21/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/21/25

Winter rules ensure Albertans stay warm and connected

Alberta’s Winter Rules for utilities are now in effect, helping keep lights on and homes heated during the province’s coldest months.

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Alberta honours nine residents with province’s highest award
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/21/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/21/25

Alberta honours nine residents with province’s highest award

Nine Albertans have been named this year’s inductees into the Alberta Order of Excellence, the province’s highest honour, during an investiture ceremony at Government House.

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Albertans help shape province’s next era of health care
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/21/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/21/25

Albertans help shape province’s next era of health care

More than 2,000 Albertans have shared their views on the future of the province’s health system, helping guide major structural changes now underway.

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Alberta eases rules for silica sand development
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/20/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/20/25

Alberta eases rules for silica sand development

Alberta is making it easier for companies to explore and extract silica sand on public lands, a move aimed at reducing the province’s reliance on imports and supporting economic growth.

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Smith issues new mandates to prioritize affordability, efficiency in Alberta government
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/20/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/20/25

Smith issues new mandates to prioritize affordability, efficiency in Alberta government

Premier Danielle Smith has issued new mandate letters to her cabinet, emphasizing affordability, disciplined spending and streamlined government services.

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Chronic pain management workshops available
Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/15/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 10/15/25

Chronic pain management workshops available

Individuals living with chronic pain symptoms and/or supporting someone with a long-term health condition(s) are invited to join a free virtual workshop…

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