Shields urges federal action on Zebra mussels in Alberta
Bow River MP Martin Shields presses the Trudeau government to act on Zebra-Quagga mussels as Conservatives sign a 54 MP letter urging AIS action. Alberta outlines steps including more watercraft inspections and an AIS task force to protect ecosystems and related economies.
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Alberta moves to require commercial driver training path
Budget 2024 allocates 41 million over three years to create a made in Alberta commercial driver learning pathway and training grant. The program starts March 2025 with a former exemption ending April 1, and aims to boost safety by monitoring drivers schools instructors and examiners while notifying neighbouring jurisdictions. There are 149000 Class 1 licenses in Alberta but only 31 percent are employed as truck drivers. There were 4260 Canadian truck driving vacancies in Alberta in Q3 2023.
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Alberta rain improves moisture but irrigation limits persist
Widespread recent precipitation boosts soil moisture across the SMRID district from Lethbridge to Medicine Hat, aiding germination and reducing immediate irrigation needs. Despite this, eight inches per acre remains the allocation with no current plan to raise it. long term conditions depend on upcoming weather and heat.
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Alberta Bill 20 limits municipal party ties and tightens local election rules
Alberta’s government proposes Bill 20 to curb municipal party activity, strengthen councillor accountability, and require disclosure of third party donations. It allows expediting bylaw changes, limits donations to Alberta sources, and aims to keep municipal elections local while addressing Calgary and Edmonton experiences.
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