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Full speed ahead: fast-tracking permit approvals
Provincial The Oyen Echo 2/1/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 2/1/25

Full speed ahead: fast-tracking permit approvals

Alberta’s government is unveiling a new policy toolkit to accelerate simple permit approvals, reinforcing its commitment to cutting red tape.

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Alberta’s commitment to border security
Provincial The Oyen Echo 2/1/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 2/1/25

Alberta’s commitment to border security

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis and Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mickey Amery released the following statement on Alberta’s swift and unequivocal action…

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New Parkland Institute research finds affordability, accessibility, and quality still falling short
Provincial The Oyen Echo 2/1/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 2/1/25

New Parkland Institute research finds affordability, accessibility, and quality still falling short

EDMONTON - In the wake of the January 30th announcement by the Alberta government of $15-a-day child care rates to take effect in April, a timely new report…

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Alberta SPCA and University of Alberta address farmer and animal well-being
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/26/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/26/25

Alberta SPCA and University of Alberta address farmer and animal well-being

CAMROSE — The Alberta SPCA and the Agricultural Well-being in Alberta (AgWellAB) program – part of the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC)…

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Getting your gut on track
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/26/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/26/25

Getting your gut on track

You may have heard of the gut microbiome – it’s the community of microbes (example: bacteria) that live in your colon (or gut) that influences your health.

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Business pathways start at Medicine Hat College
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/25/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/25/25

Business pathways start at Medicine Hat College

Taylor Hicke chose Medicine Hat College (MHC) for its small size, welcoming community and proximity to his hometown of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan…

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STARS LOTTERY celebrates 40 years of critical care with Alberta’s biggest charity lottery
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/21/25

STARS LOTTERY celebrates 40 years of critical care with Alberta’s biggest charity lottery

CALGARY – STARS LOTTERY Alberta is back with its largest ever prize pool in celebration of STARS’ 40th anniversary.

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Helping seniors explore Alberta’s hidden gems
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/19/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/19/25

Helping seniors explore Alberta’s hidden gems

Alberta’s government is making it easier than ever for seniors to explore and enjoy the stunning landscapes that provincial parks have to offer.

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ALBERTA WELLNESS: Preventing Cervical Cancer
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/13/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/13/25

ALBERTA WELLNESS: Preventing Cervical Cancer

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, a time to learn about cervical cancer — how to prevent or find it early.

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Taking action to double Alberta’s oil production
Provincial, Oil & Energy The Oyen Echo 1/13/25 Provincial, Oil & Energy The Oyen Echo 1/13/25

Taking action to double Alberta’s oil production

The Government of Alberta is working with partners to increase pipeline capacity in pursuit of its goal to double crude oil production and increase exports to the United States.

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Aligning MLA compensation with public sector best practices
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/12/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/12/25

Aligning MLA compensation with public sector best practices

The Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services has approved updates to MLA compensation and caucus budgets, to better align with public sector best practices.

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Refocused health care: Continuing the conversation
Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/12/25 Provincial The Oyen Echo 1/12/25

Refocused health care: Continuing the conversation

Albertans are invited to share their feedback as work continues to refocus and improve the province’s health care system.

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Where Is My Ambulance group voices concerns
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/9/24 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/9/24

Where Is My Ambulance group voices concerns

The following are excerpts taken from a blog posted by wheresmyambulance.com, which state all the information provided was attained through Freedom of Information requests…

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Alberta lays track for passenger rail renaissance
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/9/24 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/9/24

Alberta lays track for passenger rail renaissance

A made-in-Alberta plan for sustainable passenger rail service could transform provincial travel, an MLA told the legislature as an online survey on the issue entered its final few weeks.

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Tis the season to practice road safety
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/8/24 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/8/24

Tis the season to practice road safety

December is often a month full of celebrations with family and friends. If you’re partaking in holiday festivities this season, make sure to plan for a safe ride home.

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Winter Sun Safety: Protecting yourself year-round
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/8/24 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/8/24

Winter Sun Safety: Protecting yourself year-round

When winter arrives, many people living in Alberta may stop thinking about sun safety. However, ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can still pose a health risk, even in the chilly months.

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Super-charged conversation touts Alberta tourism
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/8/24 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/8/24

Super-charged conversation touts Alberta tourism

How well is tourism doing in Alberta? Well enough that you may want to say “super” when you discuss the multi-billion-dollar industry.

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Continued excellence in education highlighted
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/8/24 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/8/24

Continued excellence in education highlighted

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools is proud to announce outstanding results in the 2023-2024 Alberta Education Assurance survey…

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Restoring balance for Albertans
Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/7/24 Provincial The Oyen Echo 12/7/24

Restoring balance for Albertans

Alberta is known around the world for many things – some of the most breathtaking and iconic scenery on earth, a world-class agricultural industry that puts high-quality food on tables…

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Alberta shelters are ready for winter
Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/24/24 Provincial The Oyen Echo 11/24/24

Alberta shelters are ready for winter

As colder temperatures sweep in, the province is supporting the addition of both temporary winter spaces and year-round spaces in communities across Alberta…

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