Alberta Archives - Page 5 of 39

23 Oct

Alberta Introduces New Framework to Standardize Student Support Across Schools

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has introduced a new Student Support Policy Framework aimed at improving how schools identify students’ needs and deliver academic, behavioural and mental health support across the province. The framework establishes common provincial guidelines for school boards and marks a step towards modernizing student support requirements that have remained in place for more than two decades. According to the government, the policy is designed to help educators identify students’ needs at an early stage, determine appropriate interventions and assess whether the assistance provided is effective. Under the proposed approach, students will be able to receive…

23 Oct

Alberta Invests More Than $6 Million to Upgrade Security at 10 Courthouses

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is investing more than $6 million to strengthen security at 10 courthouses across the province, with upgrades aimed at improving public safety, emergency response systems and day-to-day court operations. The improvements will be carried out at courthouses in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Lethbridge, Drumheller, Fort McMurray, St. Paul, Pincher Creek, Alexis, Canmore and Cochrane. According to the provincial government, the planned upgrades will focus on controlling building access, modernizing security technology, enhancing emergency systems and improving designated areas used for prisoner movement. The measures are intended to provide a safer environment for judges, court employees,…

22 Oct

Finning International Fined $155,000 Over Serious Workplace Injury in Alberta

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Heavy equipment company Finning International Inc. has been ordered to pay $155,000 following a workplace safety violation linked to an incident in which a worker was seriously injured at an equipment yard near Mildred Lake in Alberta. The company pleaded guilty on October 16 in the Fort McMurray Court of Justice to one charge under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for failing to ensure equipment was operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. All other charges were withdrawn. The case relates to an incident on December 14, 2023, when a worker was struck by a…

22 Oct

Albertans Invited to Public Meeting on Heritage Savings Trust Fund’s 50th Anniversary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Legislature’s Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund will hold a public meeting on October 26, inviting residents to discuss the fund’s investment performance and long-term role as it marks its 50th anniversary. The meeting is scheduled for Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will provide Albertans with an opportunity to hear from financial experts, ask questions and share their views on the province’s long-term savings fund. Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo and chair of the committee, encouraged residents to participate in the anniversary-year discussion, whether by attending in…

21 Oct

Alberta Minister Devin Dreeshen to Visit Washington to Advance Cross-Border Transportation Priorities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen is set to visit Washington, D.C., from October 21 to 24 to discuss cross-border transportation safety, infrastructure investment and trade connectivity with U.S. officials. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation between Alberta and the United States on key transportation issues affecting the movement of people and goods across North America. According to the Alberta government, discussions will focus on improving commercial trucking safety standards, maintaining U.S. customs and immigration pre-clearance services at Alberta airports, and advancing investment in transportation infrastructure. Dreeshen is expected to meet with representatives of the…

20 Oct

Alberta Referendum Results to Be Released After All Polling Stations Close

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has outlined how unofficial results from the provincial referendum will be reported, cautioning voters that the initial figures will remain subject to verification until the official results are released on October 29. Although polling stations were scheduled to close at 8 p.m. on Monday, some locations may remain open longer to accommodate voters in line or compensate for delayed openings. Following disruptions earlier in the day, the last polling location was expected to close no earlier than 10 p.m. The results website will go live only after Elections Alberta confirms that every voting location across…

20 Oct

Alberta Extends Voting Hours at Dozens of Polling Stations, Delays Unofficial Referendum Results

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has extended voting hours at numerous polling locations across the province following late openings on Monday, a move that will also delay the release of unofficial referendum results. Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure authorised the extensions under Section 4(3)(a) of Alberta’s Election Act, ensuring voters at affected locations receive the full advertised voting period. Elections Alberta said the delays resulted from various issues that have since been resolved. The affected polling stations are spread across Calgary, Edmonton and several other electoral divisions, including Airdrie-Cochrane, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove-Stony Plain. While most…

20 Oct

Alberta Referendum Voting Underway as Polling Stations Open Across Province

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Most voting locations across Alberta opened on Monday for the province’s referendum, with polls scheduled to remain open until 8 p.m., Elections Alberta Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure confirmed. Eligible voters who have not cast their ballots during advance voting or through a special ballot can vote on Election Day, but they must attend the polling location assigned to their residential address. Voters can check their designated location using the Where to Vote card delivered to their homes, the Elections Alberta website or its online voting-location map. Those needing assistance can contact the agency’s service centre at…

18 Oct

Deadly Incident Sparks Major Fire at Canadian Military Base in Alberta

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta following an incident that left multiple people dead and others injured, prompting a coordinated emergency response involving military personnel and authorities from several levels of government. Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed the deaths and injuries in a statement on Saturday but did not disclose the number of casualties or the cause of the incident. He described the situation as active and delicate, adding that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had joined the investigation. The Canadian Armed Forces are working alongside federal, provincial and…

17 Oct

Alberta Launches Triage Liaison Physician Programme To Reduce Emergency Room Wait Times

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has announced the launch of a new Triage Liaison Physician programme aimed at improving patient care and reducing delays in busy emergency departments. The initiative will place physicians directly in emergency department waiting areas to assess patients earlier, identify those whose conditions may be worsening and help initiate diagnostic tests and treatment sooner. Adriana LaGrange, Alberta's Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, announced the programme on October 16, describing it as an initiative intended to improve patient flow and strengthen safety across the province's emergency care system. Under the programme, Triage Liaison Physicians will assess…