Weekly Update
The Voice: April 28th, 2026
The Voice: April 28th, 2026 National Day of Mourning, Turning Alberta Innovation into Economic Gold, Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program, Government of Canada Launches Domestic Trade Commissioners Network, Alberta Secures Major South Korean Partnership, and more all in this week’s edition of The Voice. Business News April 28th is National Day of Mourning Marked…
Read MoreThe Voice: April 21st, 2026
The Voice: April 21st, 2026 National Volunteer Week, National Tourism Week, Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act, New Provincial Cybercrime Task Force, Temporary Federal Tax Relief, and more all in this week’s edition of The Voice. Business News NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026) is a nationwide celebration led by Volunteer Canada every April that recognizes, celebrates,…
Read MoreThe Voice: April 14th, 2026
The Voice: April 14th, 2026 Alberta-China Advisory Committee Launches, Federal Minimum Wage is Now $18.15/Hour, Alberta Commits $247M to Strengthening the Workforce, and more all in this week’s edition of The Voice. Business News ALBERTA-CHINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE LAUNCHES The committee will provide targeted insight on trade and investment opportunities with China, supporting government efforts to…
Read MoreWeekly Update: August 20 – 27
Weekly Update: August 20 – August 27, 2021 Alberta Perspectives Hot Button Survey: Mandating Proof of Vaccinations A number of provinces in Canada have implemented mandates to require proof of vaccination to access businesses providing non-essential services. Many businesses in Alberta are expressing concerns about the issues surrounding the mandated proof of vaccinations, including implications…
Read MoreWeekly 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 24 – 30, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 24 – 30, 2021 Adapted COVID-19 Measures in Alberta Changes effectively July 29 include:Â Quarantine for close contacts will shift from mandatory to recommended. All positive cases will continue to be notified. Contact tracer will no longer notify close contacts of exposure. Outbreak management and identification will focus on high-risk…
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 10 – 16, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 10 – 16, 2021 New vaccine lottery has great outdoor adventure prizes The Outdoor Adventure Vaccine Lottery gives Albertans another incentive to get vaccinated as soon as possible. This includes fishing licences, Canmore Nordic Centre ski passes and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a special licence hunting tag for bighorn sheep,…
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