Wild Horse Foaling Season is imminent
Spring signals a re-birth of both flora and fauna in Alberta including the arrival of new wild horse foals in the backcountry. A local wild horse advocacy and watchdog organization…
Keeping Alberta Invasive Mussel free
Zebra mussels are one of the world’s most invasive aquatic species. These fingernail-sized, freshwater invertebrates have a hardshell and look a bit like a clam.
Alta-Rural Policing
Better safety possible if province creates its own police service – but MDs and counties are disappointed they weren’t consulted.
Keeping life affordable for seniors
Alberta’s government is fulfilling its promise to provide seniors with a 25 per cent discount on personal registry services.
Using tech to fight drought in Alberta
Alberta’s largest innovation agency, Alberta Innovates, has invested more than $75 million through its Water Innovation Program…
Working together to provide better health care
Alberta’s government is making progress on a refocused health care system by engaging with Albertans to ensure the system provides the right care…
Chronic pain, disease management workshops available
Residents in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat who are living with chronic pain, chronic disease symptoms and/or supporting someone with a long-term health condition(s) are invited…
Mobile mammography service to visit Brooks this month
Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program will be in Brooks later this month to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals.
Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re 50 to 74 years of age, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding you to get screened for colorectal cancer.
Digital water licences speed up drought response
Alberta is asking thousands of water licence users to move their licence online to save time, reduce red tape and help the province during a drought.
Sky high technology to assess crop damage
As part of Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is investing in drone technology for faster, easier assessment of wildlife damage to crops.
Protecting Albertans from drought and floods
Alberta’s new Drought and Flood Protection Program will fund a new wave of projects to help protect homes, businesses and lives.
Alberta ranks last on education spending
New data from Statistics Canada confirms that Alberta continues to spend the least on public education of any province in Canada.
Taking wildfire operations to new heights
As Alberta heads into wildfire season, many areas of the province are experiencing heightened wildfire risk.
Make sure childhood immunizations are up-to-date
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans with children to ensure their kids are up-to-date with routine immunizations.
Albertans do not want political parties in local elections
Albertans have heard rumblings for the last six months that the provincial government is considering introducing political parties to local municipal government and school board elections…
Protecting Alberta’s ferruginous hawk
Alberta is launching a new at-risk species plan to protect an endangered hawk and send population numbers soaring.
Investing in Alberta’s emergency services
Medical first responder (MFR) agencies across the province will receive targeted funding to support the highest quality of emergency care in Alberta communities.
Updating workplace health and safety rules
Albertans can help make workplaces healthier and safer by providing input on proposed updates to health and safety rules.
AHS parking fees to change April 1
Effective April 1, 2024, public parking rates at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities across Alberta will be increased to align with local markets and reflect inflation costs.