Alberta

Government of Canada invests over $1.5 million to help remove employment barriers for youth and persons with disabilities (Wed, 22 Jul 2026)
A strong Canadian economy relies on an inclusive workforce where everyone has the opportunity to participate and succeed. However, many Canadians still face barriers to meaningful employment and prevent them from fully contributing their talents and skills.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution (Mon, 20 Jul 2026)
On July 14, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
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Minister Olszewski highlights increased Canada Child Benefit, delivering more support to Alberta families (Fri, 17 Jul 2026)
Nearly 500,000 Alberta families to receive increased Canada Child Benefit payments starting July 20, 2026, as the Government of Canada delivers direct affordability support to families.
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Minister Olszewski to highlight Canada Child Benefit’s more generous support making life more affordable for Alberta families (Thu, 16 Jul 2026)
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will be joined by His Worship PJ Stasko, Mayor of the City of Camrose, to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, which is helping to lower costs for families in Alberta and across Canada.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drumheller Institution (Mon, 13 Jul 2026)
On July 8, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
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Government of Canada powering long-term sustainability and Indigenous knowledge sharing at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park (Mon, 13 Jul 2026)
PrairiesCan investment helping Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park maximize the economic, operational and environmental benefits of solar energy so the site can continue to reliably deliver Indigenous experiences
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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announcing investment to boost beef exports (Tue, 07 Jul 2026)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce a significant investment in Canada’s beef industry, helping to boost export opportunities, increase competitiveness and ensure Canadian beef continues to be renowned and even more highly sought across the globe.
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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food outreach to Alberta during the Calgary Stampede (Fri, 03 Jul 2026)
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Alberta from July 5th to 9th to visit producers and their operations, tour key agricultural processing sites, consult with stakeholders, and meet with government and industry leaders.
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Government of Canada investing in business growth and trade resilience in Alberta (Fri, 03 Jul 2026)
Today, PrairiesCan announced $9,000,000 in RTRI investment for the following six projects across southern Alberta
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Government of Canada investing in business growth and trade resilience in Alberta (Fri, 03 Jul 2026)
PrairiesCan investments through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative will help six businesses across southern Alberta strengthen competitiveness and adapt to tariff-related market pressures
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