Alberta Health Services workers demoralized, afraid The constant changes at Alberta Health Services have caused confusion and demoralized frontline health workers, says the head of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta. Not knowing the current financial state of AHS has made it difficult to plan for services, says association head Elisabeth Ballerman, and has troubled workers who [...]
Alberta seeks public input for Children’s Charter The Alberta government is launching public consultations that will inform the creation of a Children’s Charter. The Children’s Charter will establish government-wide principles, priorities, roles and responsibilities as they pertain to Alberta children. The Children’s Charter is intended to promote a longer-term discussion about supports for children and families. “We [...]
Red Deer report on homelessness and housing initiatives released The City of Red Deer has released its annual report on affordable housing initiatives and homelessness in Red Deer. The report was released in partnership with the Red Deer & District Community Foundation. “We are ending homelessness for many of our community members, but we must remain [...]
Preventative health care could save millions in Alberta – School of Public Policy Preventative health care is key to saving the health care system in Canada from financial collapse, according to a new report from The School of Public Policy. The report says Canada’s approach to health care is primarily focused on treating people when [...]
Severe storms in Calgary, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat could cause destruction By Anthony Sagliani, Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather.com reports severe storms in Calgary, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat are coming on Wednesday. As a powerful low pressure system explodes across the northern High Plains on Wednesday, an outbreak of dangerous severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, will erupt from southern Alberta into [...]
Foothills man fined and suspended from driving for 45 days Turner Valley RCMP have a cautionary tale to tell drivers who excessively speed in Alberta. On Feb. 28, on Highway 22, south of Black Diamond, a 67-year old man was pulled over for speeding by a Turner Valley RCMP officer. Sgt. Ian Shardlow of the [...]
Kids Cancer Care Foundation to receive $1 million from Shaw Communications Shaw Communications Inc. will donate $1 million to the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta, the first official charity partner of the Shaw Charity Classic. “Family is at the very core of what Shaw Communications is all about,” said Brad Shaw, CEO of Shaw Communications. “Kids Cancer [...]
Red Deer continues to grow, city reaches 97,109 residents Red Deer is now home to 5,232 new residents – an increase of 5.7 per cent over the 2011 municipal census. That brings Red Deer’s total population to 97,109 from 91, 877 in 2011. “It’s great to see continued growth in Red Deer; it remains encouraging [...]
Alberta unemployment to job vacancy ratio still remains lowest of all provinces The Alberta unemployment to job vacancies ratio went up in March from 1.8 to 2.3, as the number of job vacancies fell faster than the number of unemployed people. Statistics Canada said despite the increase in Alberta’s ratio, it remains among the lowest of all provinces. [...]
Coronation crash under investigation Coronation RCMP are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that has claimed the life of a 19-year old Coronation area man. The Coronation crash occurred west of the town, at the intersection of Range Rd 123 and Township Rd 364 at about 7 a.m., on Monday. Cst. Carl Almusa of the Coronation [...]
