Alberta Archives - Page 9 of 44

25 Sep

Alberta Expands Genome Alberta Program to Build Life Sciences Workforce

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is increasing its investment in a program designed to give recent graduates practical experience while helping biotechnology companies find skilled workers. The provincial government is providing an additional $1 million between 2026 and 2029 to expand Genome Alberta’s work placement program. The investment is expected to create about 20 one-year placements involving 18 to 20 small and medium-sized businesses across the province. The initiative is aimed at graduates looking to establish careers in Alberta’s growing life sciences industry. Participants will have opportunities to develop practical skills in areas including bioinformatics, big data and business development, while…

25 Sep

Alberta Marks Provincial Hunting Day With Focus on Conservation and Responsible Stewardship

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is marking Provincial Hunting Day by highlighting the role of hunters in wildlife management, conservation and the responsible use of the province’s natural landscapes. In a statement issued Sept. 24, Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen said the annual observance provides an opportunity to recognize Albertans involved in hunting while emphasizing the importance of protecting wildlife and maintaining healthy ecosystems. Loewen pointed to Alberta’s diverse wildlife populations and said long-term conservation depends on continued efforts backed by science, responsible management and participation from communities across the province. According to the minister, hunters contribute to that work…

25 Sep

Alberta Expands Gambling Addiction Support With $2.4 Million Treatment Investment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, Technology, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans dealing with gambling addiction will have access to expanded treatment and recovery services following a new provincial funding commitment aimed at improving access to specialized care. The Alberta government announced approximately $2.4 million in funding for Brick House Recovery Centre, which will use the investment to expand outpatient and online services for people experiencing gambling-related problems. Gambling addiction can affect far more than a person’s finances. It can contribute to difficulties involving mental health, family relationships, employment and overall stability. The province says the expanded services are intended to provide free, recovery-focused assistance to both individuals…

24 Sep

Alberta Seeks Student Input on Campus Life, Free Expression and Conduct Policies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is inviting current post-secondary students and recent graduates to take part in a focus group as it reviews recommendations concerning funding, competitiveness and the student experience at publicly funded institutions. The initiative will gather perspectives from students on issues including campus learning environments, freedom of expression, institutional neutrality and student conduct procedures. Students will have an opportunity to discuss whether they feel comfortable raising questions and expressing different viewpoints in classrooms and during academic activities. The sessions will also explore students’ exposure to a variety of ideas and perspectives across courses and campus communities. Another…

24 Sep

ASIRT Investigates Fatal Police Shooting in West Edmonton

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingWest Edmonton

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating a fatal police shooting following a domestic violence call in Edmonton’s Donsdale neighbourhood. The Edmonton Police Service was called to a home shortly before 10 a.m. on September 13 after receiving a 911 report involving domestic violence and an active shooter. When officers arrived, they secured the area and assisted two women and an infant who had managed to leave the residence. According to the incident update, a man later exited the home carrying a shotgun. Police issued commands for him to drop the weapon before officers shot…

24 Sep

Alberta Launches WorkFirst Talent Exchange to Connect Job Seekers With Employers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has launched a new online employment platform aimed at helping job seekers find suitable opportunities while giving employers faster access to qualified workers. The WorkFirst Alberta Talent Exchange uses technology to match candidates with employers based on their skills and experience rather than relying primarily on traditional job titles. The province says the approach could help employers identify capable workers whose abilities may not be fully reflected on conventional resumes. The platform is part of Alberta’s nearly $250-million investment in transforming employment services under WorkFirst Alberta, which is designed to help residents secure and maintain meaningful…

24 Sep

Alberta Announces $4.9 Million to Expand Mental Health Supports for First Nations Students

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is providing $4.9 million to First Nations and First Nations education authorities operating on-reserve schools to expand access to specialized learning and mental health supports for students. The funding is being delivered through the Specialized Learning and Mental Health Supports Grant, with the province saying the investment will help schools respond to the needs of students in their own communities. The grant can be used for a range of initiatives, including mental health screening and assessments, staff training, mental health education, wellness navigators, specialized instruction and programs designed to create safer and more supportive learning…

22 Sep

Alberta Marks Consent Awareness Week with Focus on Safer Campuses and Communities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is marking its fourth annual Consent Awareness Week with a renewed focus on preventing sexual and gender-based violence and promoting safer campuses and communities across the province. Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall and Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of consent education, prevention initiatives and support for survivors. The ministers noted that the first six weeks of the academic year are considered a high-risk period for sexual violence, making the timing of Consent Awareness Week particularly significant as students return to post-secondary institutions and…

22 Sep

New Health Centre to Bring Expanded Care to Airdrie

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAirdrie

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is partnering with Covenant Health to develop a new health centre in Airdrie that will expand access to urgent, primary, surgical and maternity care for residents of the rapidly growing community. The Airdrie Covenant Health Centre will bring together two major facilities: an Urgent Care and Birthing Centre and a Primary, Surgical and Ambulatory Care Centre. The project is intended to provide residents of Airdrie and surrounding communities with more health services closer to home. Airdrie’s population has grown from about 30,000 to more than 90,000 over the past two decades. The new centre is…

21 Sep

Diwali Gala Night 2026 to Light Up Calgary with Music, Dance and Culture

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of the festival of lights as Diwali Gala Night 2026 brings together music, dance, cultural performances and community spirit on Sunday, November 1, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Rio Banquet Hall. Event information was shared by Gaurav Srivastava, who highlighted the evening’s entertainment lineup featuring AuroRoots live band, DJ Varun (DJ V2), singers Gursharn and Arijita, along with performances by Gurukul Dance Studio, Nrityangan Dance Academy and YYC Gidha and Folk. NTTV – National Times is a media partner supporting the event and its efforts to bring…