Alberta Archives - Page 7 of 34

09 Aug

ASIRT Investigates Calgary Police Shooting Involving Man Armed With Bow and Arrow

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating a police shooting in southwest Calgary after officers used multiple less-lethal and lethal options during an encounter with a 36-year-old man armed with a bow and arrow. The incident took place shortly before 2 a.m. on July 30 at a residence in the 1000 block of Bridlemeadows Manor S.W. Police had initially been called after receiving a report that a man was firing a bow and arrow in a backyard. Officers had also attended the same address earlier that night. According to ASIRT, police learned that the man was…

07 Aug

Calgary PGWP Row Puts Spotlight on Jalandhar Immigration Firm’s Alleged Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, Punjab, TrendingCalgary, Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): The protest by more than 1,000 Punjabi students in Calgary over the rejection of their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications has taken a new turn, with an alleged connection to a Jalandhar-based immigration consultancy coming under scrutiny. The students have been demonstrating in Calgary for nearly 10 days, seeking relief after their applications for work permits were rejected by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The refusals have reportedly left students who had completed diploma programmes facing uncertainty over their ability to remain in Canada. At the centre of the controversy is the Canadian Institute of…

06 Aug

Alberta Opens Applications for Scholarship Supporting Youth Leaving Government Care

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has opened applications for the Duke and Duchess Scholarship, a financial assistance programme aimed at helping young people transitioning out of government care pursue higher education. Announcing the launch of the application process, Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton encouraged eligible students to apply before the August 31 deadline, saying the scholarship recognises academic achievement and supports students as they begin the next stage of their education. The scholarship is administered through Alberta's Advancing Futures Program, under which 25 students will each receive CAD 2,000 to support their studies. The funding is…

06 Aug

Canadian Industrial Services Firm Fined Over Worker Injury at Alberta Worksite

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta court has imposed a CAD 132,000 fine on industrial services provider Brock Canada Field Services Ltd. after the company admitted to violating workplace safety regulations in connection with a serious on-site accident that left a worker injured. The company pleaded guilty on July 30 in the Fort Saskatchewan Court of Justice to one count under Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker. Worker Seriously Injured in Fall The case relates to an incident that occurred on August 10, 2023, at a worksite in Redwater,…

04 Aug

Alberta Invests Additional $30 Million to Expand Community Health Centres

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced an additional $30 million investment to expand community health centres in Calgary and Edmonton, bringing the total funding to $60 million over four years. The funding aims to improve access to integrated primary care and social support services for vulnerable Albertans facing barriers such as homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges and addiction. The investment will strengthen same-day and ongoing primary care, mental health and addiction services, housing navigation, food access programs and community outreach. Health Minister Justin Wright said the funding will help Albertans access coordinated care closer to home, while Rick…

04 Aug

WestJet Strike Ends: Tentative Deal Reached After Travel Chaos Leaves Thousands of Passengers Stranded

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative agreement, bringing an end to a strike that disrupted hundreds of flights and created major travel uncertainty during the peak summer vacation season. The agreement between WestJet and CUPE, which represents approximately 4,400 flight attendants at the Calgary-based airline, was reached early Monday after a brief but disruptive work stoppage. The key issue behind the dispute was flight attendants’ demand to be paid from the time they report for duty until they finish their shifts, rather than primarily being compensated only for time when…

03 Aug

Highway 63 Paving Project to Begin in Fort McMurray on August 3, Traffic Delays Expected

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Fort McMurray (Rajeev Sharma): Motorists travelling through Fort McMurray should prepare for traffic disruptions as a major paving project on Highway 63 is set to begin on August 3. According to officials, construction work will be carried out daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. along a 10-kilometre stretch of Highway 63, extending from Beacon Hill Drive to north of the Confederation Way interchange in both directions. To facilitate the resurfacing work, traffic management measures, including alternating lane closures and single-lane alternating traffic, will be in effect throughout the construction period. Commuters are likely to experience delays and are encouraged…

02 Aug

Calgary’s Nirmal Singh Uppal’s Mother Mata Jasvir Kaur Ji Passes Away; Bhog and Antim Ardas on August 7 in Barnala

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Calgary/Barnala (Rajeev Sharma): The Uppal family is mourning the loss of their beloved mother, Mata Jasvir Kaur Ji, mother of Calgary resident S. Nirmal Singh Uppal and S. Harjeet Singh Uppal, and wife of Late S. Harnek Singh Uppal. Mata Jasvir Kaur Ji passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after completing her earthly journey. The family has informed that the Bhog of Sri Sehaj Path Sahib and Final Antim Ardas for the eternal peace of the departed soul will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Gurdwara Dukh Bhanjan Sahib, Village Dhaner,…

02 Aug

Alberta’s International Student Protests Raise Questions About PGWP Eligibility and Canada’s Education System

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s international student protests have continued in recent weeks, drawing attention to Canada’s international education system and the rules governing the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. Hundreds of graduates have demonstrated in Alberta after learning they are not eligible for PGWPs, despite completing programs at designated learning institutions. Many students say they invested significant financial resources to study in Canada with the expectation of gaining Canadian work experience after graduation. The protests include graduates connected to programs offered through Portage College partnership arrangements and CIOT College. Students say they were under the impression that their programs would…

31 Jul

WestJet Strike Countdown Begins: 72-Hour Notice Sparks Travel Chaos, Airfares Surge Across Canada

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of Canadian travellers are facing uncertainty after WestJet flight attendants served a 72-hour strike notice, putting the airline on the brink of a labour disruption ahead of the August long weekend. Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, a strike or lockout could begin as early as August 2, threatening to disrupt travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers across Canada and on international routes. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing approximately 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, says cabin crew should be paid for every hour they are on duty, including time spent boarding passengers,…