Alberta Archives - Page 6 of 44

08 Oct

Alberta Commits $2 Million to Expand Youth Suicide Prevention Programs

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EDMONTON (RAJEEV SHARMA): Alberta is directing $2 million toward community organizations working to prevent youth suicide and strengthen mental health supports for young people across the province. The funding will be distributed among 14 community-based projects through the province’s Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The initiatives are designed to help young people build stronger connections, develop coping and life skills, and access support that reflects the circumstances of their individual communities. The latest investment forms part of Alberta’s wider approach to addressing mental health challenges among children and youth through prevention and early intervention. Programs operating in schools, communities and…

08 Oct

Alberta to Become Key Defence Hub as Ottawa Announces $8 Billion Military Investment

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to receive a major boost to its defence infrastructure as the federal government commits approximately $8 billion to projects across the province, strengthening the role of Alberta-based military facilities in Canada's national security plans. Premier Danielle Smith and Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow welcomed the investment, saying the funding will modernize military infrastructure while creating new economic opportunities across the province. One of the largest components is an estimated $550 million investment that will establish Alberta as the Western Main Operating Base for the Royal Canadian Air Force's CC-330 Husky fleet.…

07 Oct

Alberta Doctors Vote 76% in Favour of New Agreement

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta doctors have voted 76 per cent in favour of a new agreement, signalling strong support among physicians for the agreement reached between doctors and the provincial government. According to the Alberta government, more physicians are choosing to practise in the province. Since the government formed in 2019, more than 3,180 net doctors have registered in Alberta, bringing the total number of registered physicians to 14,661. The government said the new agreement with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is another step toward making Alberta a province where physicians can practise, build their careers and establish long-term roots.…

06 Oct

20 Alberta Newcomers Honoured for Contributions Across the Province

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Twenty immigrants living in Alberta have been recognized for their contributions to communities across the province through the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards. The annual awards highlight people who were born outside Canada and have gone on to make a meaningful difference in Alberta through their careers, businesses, creative work, charitable activities and community involvement. The recipients come from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds, reflecting the diverse ways newcomers have become involved in communities throughout Alberta. Their work ranges from entrepreneurship and innovation to artistic expression and leadership in local initiatives. Associate Minister of Multiculturalism…

05 Oct

Alberta Moves to Deepen Tourism Ties With Mexico During Strategic Trade Mission

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to expand its tourism footprint in Mexico as Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko leads a provincial delegation to Mexico City for a series of meetings aimed at attracting more visitors and strengthening international tourism partnerships. The mission, scheduled from October 5 to October 9, will bring together the minister and representatives from Travel Alberta, who are expected to engage with airlines, travel industry representatives and media organisations to promote the province as a destination throughout the year. Mexico has emerged as an important international market for Alberta’s tourism sector. Mexican travellers spent approximately…

04 Oct

Alberta Minister Tanya Fir Heads to Ireland and UK to Expand Cultural Industry Partnerships

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to strengthen its international presence in the creative sector as Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir prepares for a nine-day mission across Ireland, Scotland and England. Fir will lead an Alberta delegation from Oct. 4 to 13, meeting with representatives from the film, television, music and arts industries as well as organizations focused on women’s leadership and political participation. The overseas mission is aimed at creating new connections for Alberta’s cultural industries while giving the province an opportunity to promote itself as a competitive location for film, television and music…

03 Oct

Alberta Opens $2.5 Million Grant Programs for Cultural and Anti-Racism Initiatives

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Community organizations across Alberta can now apply for funding aimed at promoting cultural understanding, strengthening community connections and supporting initiatives that address racism. The provincial government has committed a combined $2.5 million through the 2026 Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grant programs. Of the total, $2 million will be distributed through the Ethnocultural Grant, while $500,000 has been allocated to anti-racism projects. The programs are designed to support community-led projects, educational activities and events that bring people from different backgrounds together and contribute to more inclusive communities. Ethnocultural Grant The Ethnocultural Grant has a $2-million funding pool for organizations…

03 Oct

Alberta Justice Minister Heads to Denmark for Global Legal Conference

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery is travelling to Copenhagen, Denmark, from October 4 to 8 to take part in the International Bar Association Annual Conference and meet with representatives of the Danish justice sector. The international conference is expected to bring together more than 5,000 legal professionals representing governments, regulatory agencies, law firms, businesses and academic institutions from more than 130 jurisdictions. Discussions at the event will cover issues affecting justice systems around the world, including access to justice, artificial intelligence, legal technology, criminal law, public-sector legal work and the rule of law. Amery said international engagement…

03 Oct

Alberta Honours 25 Community Justice Champions at Lethbridge Ceremony

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Lethbridge (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has recognized 25 individuals for their contributions to safer, stronger and more resilient communities through this year’s Community Justice Awards. The biennial awards honour people whose work spans a wide range of community and justice services. Recipients include police officers, lawyers, correctional workers, victim advocates, youth volunteers and emergency management professionals. The awards were presented during a ceremony in Lethbridge on October 2, highlighting the efforts of Albertans working to support victims, prevent crime and violence, strengthen access to justice and prepare communities for emergencies. Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis said the awards…

02 Oct

Alberta Pharmacy Rules Change as New Drug and Dispensing Measures Take Effect

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Several changes affecting pharmacy services, prescription dispensing and drug coverage have come into force across Alberta, with new rules taking effect October 1. The updated framework is designed to reduce unnecessary pharmacy visits for people taking long-term medications while maintaining more frequent dispensing for patients who require closer pharmacist supervision. Under the new system, Albertans with stable, ongoing prescriptions can receive up to a three-month supply at a time. The change is expected to reduce the number of trips patients need to make to pharmacies and lower the frequency of dispensing charges over the course of a…