Alberta Archives - Page 7 of 44

02 Oct

ASIRT Probes RCMP Response After 47-Year-Old Man Dies at Whitecourt Hotel

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is examining the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old man following an interaction with RCMP officers at a hotel in Whitecourt. The incident occurred late on September 17, when Whitecourt RCMP were called to a local hotel shortly after 11:30 p.m. Police had been responding to a report concerning a man who was believed to be intoxicated. Officers arriving at the property found the man unconscious in a hallway. They learned that he was a long-term resident of the hotel and, with assistance from hotel staff, gained access to…

02 Oct

Alberta Hails Pacific Link Pipeline Listing as Project of National Interest

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has welcomed the federal government’s decision to designate the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline as a project of national interest, calling the move an important step toward expanding Canada’s energy infrastructure and access to international markets. In a statement issued October 1, Smith said the designation under the Building Canada Act could strengthen Canada’s energy security while creating new economic opportunities for Alberta and other parts of the country. The proposed pipeline is expected to have the capacity to transport one million barrels of oil per day to Canada’s west coast. The project…

01 Oct

Alberta Plans Tougher Penalties for Illegal Dumping and High-Risk Waste Sites

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is preparing new measures aimed at curbing illegal dumping and tightening oversight of waste facilities considered to pose higher environmental or community risks. The proposed legislation, expected to be introduced this fall, would amend the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and substantially increase the penalties for people and companies found responsible for illegal dumping. Under the proposed changes, individual offenders could face fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, while corporations could be fined between $100,000 and $1 million. Courts would also have the power to impose jail terms ranging from 30 days to six months.…

01 Oct

Alberta Extends $100 Energy Rebate Application Deadline to October 31

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans who have yet to apply for the province’s $100 Alberta Energy Rebate will have additional time to submit their applications after the government extended the deadline by one month. The new deadline is October 31, giving eligible residents an additional 31 days to apply for the one-time payment. The rebate program, launched on July 1, is intended to provide financial relief as households face higher everyday expenses. Eligible Albertans can receive $100 each, while qualifying two-adult households may receive $200. Additional payments may also be available for eligible adult family members aged 18 or older living…

01 Oct

Alberta Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation With Renewed Focus on Indigenous Partnerships

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by honouring residential school Survivors, their families and Indigenous communities while emphasizing the need for reconciliation efforts to continue beyond September 30. Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney said the day serves as an opportunity to remember the children affected by the residential school system and acknowledge the lasting impact on Indigenous families and communities. Sawhney noted that orange shirts have become a visible symbol of remembrance, representing children whose language, culture and identity were disrupted or taken from them through the residential school system. The minister…

30 Sep

Edmonton to Receive New Pre-Treatment Housing for Albertans Recovering From Addiction

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EDMONTON, Alta. (RAJEEV SHARMA): Alberta is expanding addiction recovery supports in Edmonton with new pre-treatment housing designed to help people transition from detoxification services into longer-term treatment. The provincial government is providing more than $330,000 to the Oxford House Foundation to establish two pre-treatment homes in Edmonton. Together, the facilities are expected to provide stable accommodation and support for approximately 140 people each year who have completed detox and are waiting to enter an addiction treatment program. The Edmonton homes represent the first phase of a broader more than $10-million provincial investment aimed at increasing pre- and post-treatment housing for…

30 Sep

Calgary to Get First Cyclotron Facility as Alberta Expands Specialized Health Care

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CALGARY (RAJEEV SHARMA): Alberta is investing $71 million to establish Calgary's first cyclotron facility, a project expected to expand access to advanced diagnostic imaging and specialized cancer care across southern Alberta. The province is committing $64 million over three years toward construction of the Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre at Foothills Medical Centre. The Alberta Cancer Foundation is providing a further $7 million for specialized equipment and research laboratories, with financial support from the Culbert Family, Calgary Health Foundation and other donors. The centre will produce radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of serious conditions, including cancer, heart…

30 Sep

Alberta Expands Collegiate Schools as Students Gain More Career-Focused Learning Options

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta students returning to classrooms this fall will have access to expanded career-focused education, with the provincial government adding new collegiate schools and expanding existing programs across the province. Four new collegiate schools and 14 expanded collegiate pathways are being introduced during the current school year, bringing Alberta's total to 32 collegiate schools operating across 55 locations. The programs are designed to give students greater exposure to careers and industries while they complete high school. Students can take part in hands-on training, workplace learning and off-campus education, while some programs also provide opportunities to earn post-secondary credits.…

29 Sep

Alberta Breaks Ground on $91M Francophone School Campus in Edmonton

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Construction is officially underway on a new francophone school campus in west Edmonton that will bring together two separate high schools under one facility. The $91-million project will serve up to 1,260 students and house both a public and a Catholic school. The public school will be known as École l’Odyssée, while the Catholic school will be called École l’Envolée. Although the schools will share the same campus, each will maintain its own identity, programming and dedicated spaces. Both institutions will serve students from Grade 7 through Grade 12. The shared facility is also expected to provide…

29 Sep

Calgary Hosts North American Agriculture Leaders for Tri-National Accord

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Senior agriculture officials from Canada, the United States and Mexico are meeting in Calgary for the 35th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord, with discussions focused on trade, food security, disease prevention and the future of rural communities. The four-day gathering began on September 28 and will continue through October 1. Alberta is hosting provincial and state representatives alongside industry participants from across North America. Established in 1992, the accord provides a platform for agricultural leaders from the three countries to discuss shared challenges and identify areas for closer cooperation. This year's agenda includes measures to strengthen animal disease…