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Alberta’s government has reached a tentative agreement with the Alberta Crown Attorneys’ Association – the first of its kind in Alberta’s history.

Alberta’s government has increased the tariff, financial eligibility guidelines and block billing by 8.225 per cent for the balance of this fiscal year until permanent changes can be determined.

Two medical experts in diabetes care – Dr. Julie McKeen and Dr. Peter Sargious – have been appointed to co-chair the new diabetes working group.

Alberta’s government is providing $6 million to 41 successful Civil Society Fund applicants to support the social recovery and economic participation of vulnerable Albertans.

Alberta’s government has delivered on its commitment to boost intensive care unit (ICU) capacity with 50 additional fully staffed critical care beds in hospitals across the province.

A new memorandum of understanding (MOU) will help address the province’s critical nursing shortage by making it easier for credentialed nurses from the Philippines to bring their skills to Alberta patients.

Students will have more opportunities to pursue their interests, explore career paths and succeed in Alberta’s dynamic job market after high school.

To improve health-care capacity, Alberta is making it easier for internationally educated nurses to be licensed and work in our province.

Minister of Service Alberta Nate Glubish issued the following statement on Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Cerebral Palsy Day: