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24 Oct

Alberta Invests $2.5 Million to Expand Support for Gender-Based Violence Survivors

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is providing $2.5 million in grants to 36 community organizations to improve access to justice and strengthen services for people affected by gender-based violence. The funding is being distributed through the Community Pathways to Justice grant for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Supported initiatives will offer services including assistance navigating the justice system, safety planning, crisis intervention and restorative justice programmes. Justice Minister and Attorney General Mickey Amery said the investment would help community organizations address the challenges victims face when seeking assistance. He added that the funding would enable more people to understand their…

24 Oct

Calgary Community Leaders Meet City Officials to Discuss Diwali Fireworks Safety and New Bylaws

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Dewangi Kode organised a special community dialogue bringing together community leaders and City of Calgary officials to discuss Diwali fireworks safety, new municipal bylaws and enforcement guidelines. Popular South Asian social media influencer, singer and youth leader Aditi Patil, along with representatives of the Madhyam Indo-Canadian Heritage Society, Pamir Canadian Multiculturalism Council and Universal Roots Foundation, participated in the discussion. The meeting provided an opportunity for community leaders and dignitaries to raise questions, share concerns and seek clarification on fireworks regulations and enforcement procedures. Participants discussed the importance of public awareness and compliance with municipal bylaws to…

24 Oct

Airdrie Diwali Mela 2026 to Feature Cultural Celebrations, Free Flu Shots and Family Attractions

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian Society of Airdrie will host its free-admission Diwali Mela 2026 on Sunday, November 1, at the Town & Country Centre, 275 Jensen Drive NE, Airdrie, offering attendees cultural celebrations, family entertainment and free flu shots through a partnership with Kingheight Pharmacy. Held under the theme “Together We Build, Together We Serve,” the event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The public is welcome. In addition to the festivities, attendees can receive free flu shots through a partnership with Kingheight Pharmacy. The health initiative adds a community wellness component to the annual celebration. The…

23 Oct

Alberta Appeals Board to Hold Public Hearing on Aecon Aggregate Extraction Approval

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Environmental Appeals Board will hold a public hearing later this month to review a regulatory decision involving an aggregate extraction operation proposed by Aecon Transportation West Limited in Rocky View County. The hearing is scheduled for October 28, 29 and 30 at Beaupre Community Hall, located at 263035 Beaupre Creek Road in Rocky View County. Proceedings will resume virtually on November 4 and 5. The board will consider submissions concerning a decision by the Director of the Regulatory Assurance Division South of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas to issue Water Act Approval No. DAUT0012841 to…

23 Oct

Alberta Harvest 88% Complete as Crop Yields Expected to Exceed Average

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s 2026 harvest is nearing completion, with 88 per cent of major crops harvested across the province and overall yields estimated to be above average, according to Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Tara Sawyer. In a statement issued on October 22, Sawyer acknowledged the efforts of farmers and agricultural producers who have continued harvesting despite challenging weather conditions throughout the growing season. She said crop yields were expected to be particularly strong in southern and central Alberta, while recognizing the determination of producers working to bring in the remaining crops before winter. Harvest operations gained momentum in recent…

23 Oct

Alberta Introduces New Framework to Standardize Student Support Across Schools

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has introduced a new Student Support Policy Framework aimed at improving how schools identify students’ needs and deliver academic, behavioural and mental health support across the province. The framework establishes common provincial guidelines for school boards and marks a step towards modernizing student support requirements that have remained in place for more than two decades. According to the government, the policy is designed to help educators identify students’ needs at an early stage, determine appropriate interventions and assess whether the assistance provided is effective. Under the proposed approach, students will be able to receive…

23 Oct

Alberta Invests More Than $6 Million to Upgrade Security at 10 Courthouses

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is investing more than $6 million to strengthen security at 10 courthouses across the province, with upgrades aimed at improving public safety, emergency response systems and day-to-day court operations. The improvements will be carried out at courthouses in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Lethbridge, Drumheller, Fort McMurray, St. Paul, Pincher Creek, Alexis, Canmore and Cochrane. According to the provincial government, the planned upgrades will focus on controlling building access, modernizing security technology, enhancing emergency systems and improving designated areas used for prisoner movement. The measures are intended to provide a safer environment for judges, court employees,…

22 Oct

Finning International Fined $155,000 Over Serious Workplace Injury in Alberta

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Heavy equipment company Finning International Inc. has been ordered to pay $155,000 following a workplace safety violation linked to an incident in which a worker was seriously injured at an equipment yard near Mildred Lake in Alberta. The company pleaded guilty on October 16 in the Fort McMurray Court of Justice to one charge under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for failing to ensure equipment was operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. All other charges were withdrawn. The case relates to an incident on December 14, 2023, when a worker was struck by a…

22 Oct

Albertans Invited to Public Meeting on Heritage Savings Trust Fund’s 50th Anniversary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Legislature’s Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund will hold a public meeting on October 26, inviting residents to discuss the fund’s investment performance and long-term role as it marks its 50th anniversary. The meeting is scheduled for Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will provide Albertans with an opportunity to hear from financial experts, ask questions and share their views on the province’s long-term savings fund. Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo and chair of the committee, encouraged residents to participate in the anniversary-year discussion, whether by attending in…

21 Oct

Danielle Smith Says Alberta Will Remain in Canada, Rules Out Another Separation Referendum

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has pledged not to hold another referendum on the province's separation from Canada, saying the October 19 vote has given her government a clear mandate to keep Alberta within the country while continuing to fight for greater provincial autonomy. In an address to Albertans on October 20, Smith said voters had overwhelmingly supported remaining part of Canada, describing the historic turnout as a reflection of the strong connection residents feel toward both their province and their country. “Alberta will remain a province of Canada,” Smith said, adding that she would honour the referendum's…