Alberta’s government is distributing over $1.1 million to provide capital funding for municipalities in the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche constituency. This funding will help the constituency build and revitalize local infrastructure and create lasting prosperity through the Canada Community-Building Fund. “Alberta’s Recovery Plan has helped our communities gain jobs and …

On December 9, Lakeland Catholic held its first Stakeholder Virtual Engagement Session of the 2021/22 school year. During Wednesday’s Regular Board Meeting, Deputy Superintendent Chantel Axani provided an overview of the session. Over 30 people were present including board members, senior administration, school-based administration, and parents. Four main topics were …

The City of Cold Lake has been notified by Alberta Health Services (AHS) that there will be periods at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre when there will be no anesthetist coverage.   A memo from AHS notified community stakeholders that there will be no anesthetist coverage effective immediately until January …

The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority Board of Directors proudly announced the appointment of Dan Heney as Regional Fire Chief effective December 10, 2021. Dan has been with the Regional Fire Authority since 2019 in the role of Regional Deputy Fire Chief.   The Board is confident that the professionalism, knowledge …

The Alberta Health Services (AHS) immunization policy will now allow proof of negative COVID-19 tests in some communities to protect high-quality health care for Albertans. Alberta’s government is directing AHS to introduce, temporarily, frequent and targeted COVID-19 testing as part of the organization’s Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy. Only …

Alberta’s front-line workers can now access safety training to help them keep businesses open and patrons safe during the pandemic. The Restrictions Exemption Program Safety Training is available to employees of Alberta-based businesses and organizations who are implementing the REP and other COVID-19 safety requirements. “We recognize this has been …

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department (ED) will continue to be temporarily without on-site physician coverage from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, as a result of not having a physician on site. This is a temporary measure and will be in effect until November 30, …

As the new Minister of Community and Social Services (CSS), it has been an amazing learning experience to travel the province and meet hundreds of Albertans over the summer. My passion for helping those in need goes back decades. I have dedicated my career to promoting healthy families and strong …

Portage College’s Culinary Arts students and instructors will cook 300 servings of spaghetti to boost the spirits of those working through a surging fourth pandemic wave in Northeastern Alberta. Meals of spaghetti bolognaise including a Caesar salad and a garlic bun will be ready for pick-up from the Portage Market free of charge to …

The government-supported verification app to check proof of vaccination with a QR code is now available for download. Businesses and organizations can begin using the free AB Covid Records Verifier app to quickly and easily confirm their patrons’ vaccination status. The AB Covid Records Verifier app is available for download …