Alberta's NDP Government performs well on its halfway point, say reports

Calgary May07 (IBNS): Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and her New Democratic Party( NDP) hit the halfway point of their term Friday, riding an orange wave of popularity into office to lead Alberta's sluggish economy toward a green future, buoyed for now by barrels of red ink., reported Canadian Press.

'Alberta hires Albertan first' getting popular among locals

Calgary, Apr 20 (IBNS): The pilot project initiated by the provincial government in Alberta to encourage employers to hire Albertans on a priority basis has garnered much praise from the local populace, reports said.

Alberta lagging far behind on workplace rules: says Christina Gary

Calgary April 19 (IBNS): Alberta’s Labour Minister Christina Gray said in a recent statement released by her ministry about the provinces intention to review and adopt the workplace rules which should be fair, modern and family-friendly that support a growing economy.

If passed, private bill will turn Alberta's clock to Standard Time

Calgary Mar 17 (IBNS ): If the proposed bill to abolish daylight savings time is passed by the Alberta legislature then this Canadian province is likely to see the introduction of a new Alberta Standard Time, according to media reports.

Alberta,Canada: New Ministry of Child Welfare created by Premier Notley

Calgary, Jan 23 (IBNS): Premier of Canada's Alberta province, Rachael Notley, in a recent move, created a new Ministry of Child Welfare, separating the department from the Ministry of Human Resources, according to media reports.

Unemployment in oil-rich Alberta hits 9 per cent, highest in 22 years

Calgary, Dec 3 (IBNS) November seemed to be the month when 10.3 per cent Albertans still remained jobless pushing the unemployment rate the highest since 1994, according to Statistics Canada latest labour survey.

Alberta in economic doldrum

Calgary, Oct 29 (IBNS): With $10.9 Billion budget deficit the NDP premier of Alberta Rachel Notley in a recent speech, addressed to Alberta Urban Municipalities Association's (AUMA) convention, held in Edmonton, warned municipal leaders of the province’s status, whereby not to expect any funding initiative from the cash strapped provincial government.

Calgary leads province in HPV vaccinations

Calgary, Sep 24 (IBNS): According to new statistics released by the Alberta Health Services (AHS), Calgary has been leading the province in the vaccination of young children against the deadly Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Canadian army officer faces 22 criminal charges

Edmonton, Sept 23 (IBNS): Capt. Malcolm Grace, a Canadian army captain, who once led a team of military trainers in Afghanistan, is now facing 22 criminal charges, including numerous sexual assaults.