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AlbertaJul 06, 2022

Alberta extends electricity rebate program until December at a cost of about $600M

EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it will extend its electricity rebates until the end of the year as the cost of living continues to rise. Dale Nally, who's the associate minister of natural gas and electricity, says the United Conservative government is doubling the rebate to help reduce the financial burden on Albertans. The government says the electricity rebate program will now offer about $600 million in relief through 2022. It says the program will provide nearly two million homes, farms and small businesses with a monthly $50 bill credit each month from July until December. The go
AlbertaJul 06, 2022

Alberta may extend $50/month electricity rebate program until December

The Alberta government is set to announce that electricity rebates will run until December. The are reports that government will extend the 50-dollar per month rebates until the end of the year. In late June, the province confirmed Albertans would see the rebates on their bills in July, August and September. In May, the province said the first three months would give two-million homes, farms and small businesses approximately 300-million dollars in relief.
AlbertaJul 05, 2022

Owner of mechanic shop in Lethbridge faces 62 charges after fraud investigation

Police in southern Alberta say an owner of a mechanic shop faces 62 charges after an investigation into alleged fraud. Investigators say they have identified more than two dozen victims and believe there could be more. Police say an investigation started last year into Fisher Diesel in Lethbridge, Alta., after reports of questionable business practices. Police allege that between 2018 and 2021, the victims they identified lost a combined $500,000 from credit card fraud and for advanced fees charged for services that were never rendered. Lethbridge police say the 40-year-old business owner, who
AlbertaJul 05, 2022

Edmonton council asks province to support new centre to fight downtown crime

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi says the city has delivered with a plan for a centre where social workers, firefighters and peace officers could work together to reduce crime, and now it is time for the province to step up. City council voted unanimously yesterday to ask the government of Alberta to support the creation of a hub in Edmonton's Chinatown. In May, Justice Minister Tyler Shandro used his ministerial power to demand a report from the city on what is being done to get crime under control. Edmonton police officers have already increased their presence in problem areas.
AlbertaJul 04, 2022

Alberta expands its support for Ukrainians fleeing war and settling in the province

The Alberta government is expanding its support for Ukrainians coming to the province from the war-ravaged country. Premier Jason Kenney says there's a special, deep connection between Alberta and Ukraine. He says starting July 25, Ukrainian evacuees arriving in the province would be eligible for temporary financial assistance for basic living expenses _ such as food, clothing and rent _ for up to six months. He says those arriving later this month would also be able to apply for child care support for the first six months. Kenney says the expanded support is key for people, particularly women
AlbertaJul 04, 2022

Albertans rally in support of women impacted by decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Hundreds of people gathered in Calgary and Edmonton yesterday to support women who are affected by the U-S Supreme Court's decision to end constitutional protection for abortion. Rallies were held at the Alberta Legislature grounds in the capital city and at a march in Calgary. The group in Calgary walked from Harley Hotchkiss Gardens to Olympic Plaza, chanting ``my body, my choice'' and holding up signs about a woman's right to choose. On June 24th, the U-S Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe versus Wade case, a decision from 1973 that provided women the constitutional right to abortion
AlbertaJul 04, 2022

Kenney suggests details on inflation support could come next week

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has indicated his United Conservative government will reveal details next week about additional support to help people deal with high inflation. Earlier this week when Finance Minister Jason Nixon announced a $3.9 billion surplus at the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year ending March 31, Nixon said one of the goals was to examine further ways to help Albertans get through the current stretch of rising prices.Kenney said there will be an announcement about more support, which he believed would come this week.
AlbertaJul 04, 2022

Alberta high school shortlisted in global environmental contest

A school south of Edmonton is among 10 schools from around the world shortlisted for the World's Best School Prize for Environmental Action contest. Lacombe Composite High School is the only school in North America to be nominated. The school has 32 solar panels that produce up to four per cent of the school's electricity, and students also replaced a portable classroom with a greenhouse that operates solely with renewable energy. Five winners of the contest are to be announced in the fall and a prize of about 322-thousand dollars will be shared.
AlbertaJul 04, 2022

Calgary man faces 25 charges after fleeing in stolen vehicle

Police in Calgary say a man faces 25 charges after a stolen vehicle dragged a firefighter while it was driving away from a crash on Saturday. The firefighter was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Prior to being arrested, the suspect is also alleged to have rammed a peace officer's vehicle during an attempted stop outside of Calgary. Thirty-five-year-old Jakub Matthew Kornacki will appear in court July 18th. The suspect has been accused of damaging an Esso gas station in Strathmore, Alta., and a railway crossing barrier while trying to flee the scene.

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