Alberta Archives - Page 5 of 12

23 Jul

Alberta asks for realistic immigration policies:Minister Schow

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration issued the following statement on Ottawa’s decision to invite 10,000 parent and grandparent sponsorship applications. “Alberta’s government is deeply concerned by the federal government’s recent decision to invite 10,000 new applications to sponsor parents and grandparents of newcomers at a time when provinces are already struggling to meet the demands placed on health care, education, housing and social services due to Ottawa’s reckless immigration policies. “Under the federal Liberal government, Canada’s immigration levels have ballooned – almost two million newcomers entered Canada last year alone – without any regard for…

23 Jul

Stronger pipeline pact spans three provinces

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta and Ontario welcome Saskatchewan as the newest signatory to build pipelines and trade infrastructure across provincial borders and into global markets. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) will see the three provinces work collectively to build new pipelines along a route that will connect western Canadian oil and gas to new and existing refineries in southern Ontario, as well as a new deep-sea port in James Bay. The MOU also calls for new rail lines to connect critical mineral deposits located in Ontario’s Ring of Fire region to ports in Western Canada. The agreement reinforces joint efforts…

23 Jul

Alberta and Yukon Join Hands — A new partnership for economic cooperation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta and the Yukon have committed to removing barriers so goods, services, workers and opportunity can flow freely across borders. Premier Danielle Smith and Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand economic cooperation while attending the Council of the Federation meeting in Huntsville, Ontario. The agreement will help Alberta businesses sell more goods and services into the Yukon, while giving Yukon companies new opportunities to access Alberta’s growing markets and invest in the province. Both jurisdictions will identify ways to align certification, licensing and registration for regulated occupations while increasing opportunities for…

22 Jul

Measles Cases in Alberta Surge Over the Weekend, Topping U.S. Total

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is witnessing a significant rise in measles cases, with 47 new infections reported over the weekend, bringing the province’s total confirmed cases to 1,454 as of July 20, surpassing the entire United States, which had recorded 1,309 cases by July 15. The outbreak remains concentrated in the south health zone, which includes Taber, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat, with 844 cases, accounting for nearly 60% of the total. The north zone follows with 443 cases, and the central zone has reported 108. In contrast, Alberta's major cities continue to see fewer cases. Calgary has reported 43 confirmed…

21 Jul

Albertans Cutting Back on Booze, Leading the Nation in Cannabis Spending

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alcohol consumption is on a steady decline across Canada, but nowhere has the drop been more dramatic than in Alberta. Once leading the country in booze intake, Albertans are now drinking significantly less, the equivalent of a 4.5-litre Costco-sized vodka bottle per person less each year compared to 2008. In terms of beer, that’s 107 fewer brews annually per person. Back in 2008, Alberta topped the national charts with each adult (aged 15+) consuming 9.7 litres of pure alcohol. Fast forward to last year, and that figure has dropped to 7.6 litres, a decline of 1.9 litres,…

20 Jul

Man Fatally Shot by Police After Allegedly Brandishing Gun During Pursuit: Alberta RCMP

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Grande Prairie, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): A man was shot and killed by police in northwestern Alberta late Friday night after he allegedly pulled a firearm on officers during an encounter following an erratic chase, the RCMP confirmed Saturday. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), which oversees police conduct in the province, has launched an investigation into the incident. CBC News has reached out to ASIRT for independent verification. According to RCMP, the incident began shortly before midnight on a rural road near Grande Prairie. Officers on patrol noticed a vehicle being driven erratically and attempted to stop it. The…

19 Jul

Alberta Celebrates Parks Day on July 19, Marking 95 Years of Provincial Parks System

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans are invited to step into nature and celebrate the beauty of the province’s outdoor spaces on Saturday, July 19, as Parks Day is observed across Alberta. Recognized annually since 1990, Parks Day aims to spotlight the immense value of parks and natural areas throughout Canada. This year’s celebration holds added significance as it marks 95 years since the establishment of Alberta’s provincial parks system. “I want to wish all Albertans a happy Parks Day!” said Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, in a statement. “Parks Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible outdoor…

16 Jul

Alberta investing $10 million to make it easier for landowners to conserve natural areas while keeping people working

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching two new and improved private land conservation programs to better meet the needs of landowners, conserve more land, and prioritize the needs of Albertans. With $10 million in funding now available, the enhanced Private Land Conservation Program and the new Ecosystem Services Grant Program will better protect natural areas across the province while still enabling landowners to use their land for farming, ranching and other work. Private landowners across Alberta strongly support conservation, with more than 142,000 acres conserved since 2019. However, decisions made today may not make sense 50 years from now,…

15 Jul

Alberta Urges Ottawa to Designate Bishnoi Gang a Terrorist Organization

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis have issued a strong joint statement calling on the federal government to formally designate the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist organization, citing its violent transnational criminal activities and growing threat to Canadian public safety. “The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada,” the statement read. “Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent.” Alberta joins British Columbia Premier David Eby and a growing number of…

15 Jul

Alberta News: Pathways to end gender-based violence

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching the Community Pathways to Justice grant to support survivors of gender-based violence. A responsive justice system is essential to ensuring survivors of gender-based violence are supported, and people committing these crimes are held to account. To support survivors of gender-based violence, Alberta’s government is launching a new grant program to strengthen support services across the province. Through the Community Pathways to Justice grant, $1.25 million in one-time funding will be made available to help community-based organizations and Indigenous communities enhance access to justice and provide survivor-centered services. This initiative is part of Alberta’s…