Provincial News
Weekly Update: August 14 – 20, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: August 14 – 20 Extended Timelines for COVID-19 Transition After closely monitoring COVID-19 in Alberta for the previous two weeks and reviewing emerging evidence from other jurisdictions, the following will continue until Sept. 27. Mandatory masking orders in publicly accessible transit, taxis and ride-shares. Mandatory isolation for 10 days for those…
Read MoreWeekly Update: August 7 – August 13, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: August 7 – August 13 One Stop for Affordable Housing A new online tool will make it easier and faster for Albertans to find affordable housing that meets their personal needs and budget. Learn more. Support on the Way for Livestock Producers Drought-stricken livestock producers will be eligible for millions of…
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 31 – August 6, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 31 – August 6 Changes Effective July 29 include:Â Provincial mandatory masking orders will be lifted. Some masking in acute care or continuing care facilities may still be required. Isolation following a positive COVID-19 test result will no longer be required, but strongly recommended. Isolation hotels and quarantine support will…
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 17 – 23, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 17 – 23, 2021 5 Million doses of Vaccine Administered in Alberta  As of July 18, 5,056,062 doses have been administered through Alberta Health Services, community pharmacies, physician clinics and dedicated walk-in clinics. Now 74.8 percent of eligible Albertans have received at least one dose of vaccine and 59.7 percent…
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 3 – 9, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 3 – 9, 2021 Cabinet Changes Support Economic Recovery and Renewal Premier Jason Kenney has announced several changes to cabinet and welcomed six new members to further support Alberta’s economic recovery. Read more Diversifying Alberta’s Agricultural Sector Alberta’s government is focused on building a strong agriculture sector that creates jobs…
Read MoreWeekly Update: June 19 – 25, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: June 19-25, 2021 Alberta 2030: Expanding Apprenticeship Education Alberta’s government is inviting post-secondary institutions and industry groups to collaborate and submit proposals for new certificate and diploma programs that provide a majority of education through paid on-the-job mentorship. Approved program proposals will qualify for grant funding to support program design and…
Read MoreWeekly Update: June 12 – 18, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: June 12-18, 2021 Alberta hits 70% threshold, triggering full reopening on July 1 With 70.2 per cent of eligible Albertans having been vaccinated with at least one dose as of June 17, Alberta will move to Stage 3 on July 1 and fully reopen, removing all mandatory restrictions. Anyone in Alberta…
Read MoreWeekly Update: June 5- June 11, 2021
Supports for Business Stage 2 of the Open for Summer Plan Began June 10 Changes Include: Outdoor social gatherings increase to 20 people, with distancing. Indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies may occur with up to 20 attendees. Receptions are permitted outdoors. Indoor and outdoor funeral services remain unchanged with up to 20 people permitted. Receptions are…
Read MoreWeekly Update: May 14 – May 31, 2021
Supports for Business Open for Summer Plan Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan is a three-stage road map to lifting health restrictions and safely getting back to normal as vaccine targets are met. Based on current numbers, the province will enter Stage 1 on June 1. As of May 27, 60.3 percent of eligible Albertans received…
Read MoreWeekly Update: April 16 – 22, 2021
Supports for Business SMERG Application intake for the spring 2021 payment from Alberta’s small business grant is now open The Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant program has been reopened for a new payment to businesses affected by the April 2021 public health orders. Eligible organizations can now apply for this additional COVID relief funding.…
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