Alberta Archives - Page 33 of 39

15 Jul

Alberta Marks 75 Years Rat-Free with Continued Vigilance and Pride

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is proudly celebrating a remarkable milestone in pest control history: 75 years of being rat-free. In a statement released today, RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, praised the province’s internationally recognized Rat Control Program, calling it a model of vigilance and effectiveness. “Rats are a worldwide menace that destroy property and spread disease,” Minister Sigurdson stated. “For three quarters of a century, Alberta has proudly been one of the few jurisdictions on Earth to live without the pest.” First launched in 1950, Alberta’s Rat Control Program was designed to establish a zero-tolerance policy for…

13 Jul

Danielle Smith Defends Alberta’s School Library Policy, Says ‘Pornography is a Problem’ for Youth

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her government’s controversial decision to remove sexually explicit material from Alberta school libraries, saying the move is necessary to protect children from being exposed to inappropriate content. Speaking on her province-wide radio show, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to criticism suggesting education funding and classroom overcrowding should take precedence over library book content. Smith acknowledged the importance of broader education concerns but insisted that shielding young children from pornographic material is also a vital issue. “Pornography is a problem for young adults,” she said. “If I can’t describe some…

12 Jul

Alberta Leads Canada in Job Growth with 51,000 Full-Time Jobs Added in June: Minister Schow

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s economy continues its upward momentum, with the province adding over 51,000 full-time jobs in June 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Joseph Schow, released an official statement on Friday highlighting the impressive employment gains and Alberta’s strengthening economic position. “Alberta is leading Canada in job growth,” said Minister Schow. “With changes in part-time jobs included, we’re seeing a net increase of 30,000 jobs across the province. This is welcome news and further proof that our economic strategy is delivering results.” The significant surge in full-time employment contributed…

12 Jul

Building affordable homes for Albertans

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada and Alberta are investing a record of more than $203 million to build thousands of new affordable housing units across the province. Every Albertan deserves to have access to housing options that meet their needs and budgets. As a key part of the province’s 10-year Stronger Foundations plan to provide Albertans with safe, stable, affordable housing, Alberta’s government launched the Affordable Housing Partnership Program in 2022. Through the latest round of Affordable Housing Partnership Program intakes, more than $203 million in joint provincial and federal funding has been committed to support the construction of new affordable…

11 Jul

Regional health councils give Albertans a voice

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans want a health care system that reflects where they live and adapts to the unique needs of their communities. As part of the province’s health care refocus, Alberta’s government committed to strengthening community voices by providing more opportunities for Albertans to bring forward their local priorities and offer input on how to improve the system. The regional advisory councils, made up of 150 members from 71 communities, will advise Alberta’s four health ministries and the newly refocused health agencies: Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta, and Recovery Alberta. Each council will explore solutions…

10 Jul

Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains working together to promote 4R practices to farmers

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains have developed a 4R Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines how the agriculture and Irrigation Industries, as well as farmers, can collaborate to enhance data collection and communication, thereby increasing the adoption of 4R practices. The MOU, a three-year agreement, was signed by representatives from Agriculture and Irrigation, Environment and Protected Areas, and Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada. The objectives of the MOU are to improve production and environmental stewardship through greater awareness of 4R practices and principles. It also aims to establish mechanisms to pursue common objectives and priorities related to…

10 Jul

Putting Alberta at the centre of US energy talks

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): MLA de Jonge to underscore Alberta as the answer to U.S. energy security, while attending training at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) in Richland, WA. While in Richland, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge will join state legislators from across the U.S. in training from July 10 to 15 to gather the latest insights on North America’s energy ecosystem, and emerging challenges and opportunities driving current U.S. energy policy and decision making. MLA de Jonge will also attend meetings where she will reinforce that when it comes to achieving the goal of energy dominance, Alberta has the…

09 Jul

Free summer fun at all Alberta museums and sites

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta makes culture more accessible with free and discounted summer admission for kids and youth at all provincial museums and historic sites until September 2. On July 4, Alberta joined the Canada Strong Pass program to help more people access and enjoy the history and culture our province has to offer. This summer, general admission to all Alberta museums and historic sites will be free for children and teens aged 17 and under, and half-price for young adults aged 18-24, making it easier than ever to discover the province’s rich history and culture. “Our government is excited…

09 Jul

Delta Land Co. Inc fined for workplace fatality

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Calgary (National Times): A land development and management company has been fined $350,000 related to a workplace death. Delta Land Co. Inc., as an employer, pleaded guilty on June 30 in the Red Deer Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for permitting a worker to remain within range of a moving part of a powered mobile equipment. The company was fined $350,000 including the 20 per cent victim fine surcharge. The Crown withdrew six other counts. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at a resort development site at Gull Lake…

06 Jul

Reet Mushiana Launches Ward 5 Campaign with Stampede Breakfast in Northeast Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Community advocate and aspiring city councillor Reet Mushiana formally initiated her 2025 municipal election campaign for Ward 5 with a vibrant and well-attended Stampede Breakfast in Northeast Calgary. The event united families, friends, and residents from across Ward 5 for a morning filled with pancakes, children’s activities, and community spirit. Children enjoyed face painting and cowboy hats, while attendees had the opportunity to connect with one another and meet the candidate. Speaking to National Times, Reet Mushiana stated, "Today, as families lined up for pancakes and kids ran off with painted faces and cowboy hats, I felt…