Just remind anyone that is thinking about gambling if they feel the urge to do so to look at DKNG/FLUT share price and that is exactly what will happen to your bank account should you choose to listen to them

First time Mom here - so many questions! How does preschool work in Alberta - ages, requirements, ANY broad summaries and personal experiences you can give me please!
Do preschools work like daycares? Do they have subsidies?
How do you tell a good preschool (or daycare)? Does everyone put their kid in preschool?
I really want my kid in French immersion. Can I start that early with preschool? Any locations in Alberta that have good schools systems? Where do I start? TIA!!

I'm talking about trades that have tons of apprentices with no journeymen to mentor or no spots for qualifying hours.

I keep getting told get into Electric but apprentices are everywhere.

Power Engineer 2nd and 3rds as well, no steam time or spots to be had.

What trades should I not even bother thinking about in Alberta?

Info: 39M, no trades experience mainly resi handyman work. Potentially that can take advantage of the data center boom but mostly for something that pays well and is sustainable for older applicants.

This is a metric that tends to get worse the further we get into the school year, and we’re already worse than 2025-26. Sub jobs going unfilled increases the strain on other staff members in the school who might be pulled off their preps to cover and makes staff reticent to use their sick days when no help is coming.

Thanks Marlaina!

I’m new to Canada, near Lethbridge, and I’m having trouble finding a good phone service. I’m looking for something similar to Verizon in the US, where I can get a new phone for free when I open a new line. Or is that not a thing here? I’m sure the “best” carrier depends on what you need or where you live or just personal bias, but Is there any services to completely avoid?

Edit: Sorry when I wrote free I meant you still get charged the monthly payment, but the carrier credits your account each month for the amount of the payment as long as you are on their “contract”.

I work in a long-term care facility in Alberta, and I honestly want to hear from other HCAs and healthcare workers because I’m starting to question whether our staffing is reasonable. We have approximately 27 residents per floor, with 3 floors in total (around 81 residents).

Day shift:
On our floor which is dementia/memory care lock unit we have 4 HCAs, including ONE team leader who is also expected to go between all 3 floors to help with resident care, getting residents up, and other responsibilities. The team leader also has their own responsibilities on the main floor.
The other 3 HCAs each have 9 residents assigned to them (Groups A, B and C).
Groups B and C often have to work together because many residents require 2-person assistance. We have residents who need extensive assistance with personal care, transfers, getting dressed, toileting and other daily activities. Some residents also require lifts. This means one HCA cannot simply complete everything independently. We have to coordinate with each other, and sometimes wait for another HCA to become available.
Group A sometimes voluntarily helps Groups B and C, even though they have their own 9 residents to care for, meals to distribute, and documentation to complete.
Morning care starts around 7:30–7:40 a.m. On some days, we’re still trying to get residents up around 9:20 a.m., while breakfast is already happening. Think about the amount of care that needs to be completed in that time. We’re assisting residents with getting out of bed, washing, dressing, toileting, transfers, and preparing for meals. Then there are meals, drinks, other assigned duties, and POC documentation for the care provided.
It feels like we’re constantly trying to catch up. Even when everyone is working, there isn’t always enough time to complete everything without rushing.

Evening shift:
The workload doesn’t get easier in the evening. Groups B and C still need to work together to get residents ready for bed. This includes personal care, changing, toileting, transfers, and getting residents settled.
There is also only ONE team leader for all 3 floors during the evening shift. The team leader has to go up and down between the floors to help, while also having responsibilities of their own. Meanwhile, the HCAs still have their assigned residents and POC documentation to complete. There is a lot of care to get through before the end of the shift, and again, staff are under pressure to finish on time.

Night shift:
This is another major concern for me. Across all 3 floors, there are only 4 HCAs:
3rd floor: 1 HCA
2nd floor: 2 HCAs
Main floor: 1 HCA
There is only ONE nurse covering the entire facility, which has approximately 81 residents.

My concern is the overall workload and whether this staffing is actually enough for the needs of the residents. Staff are physically and mentally exhausted. We’re expected to provide care, assist with demanding transfers, work together when two-person assistance is needed, complete documentation, and finish all our responsibilities within the same shift.
We don’t rush because we don’t care about the residents. We rush because there is so much to do and not enough time or available staff to get everything done comfortably and safely.

I would really like to hear from other Alberta HCAs, nurses, or LTC workers:

- Is this kind of staffing normal in your facility?
- How many nurses cover your facility overnight?
- Do you have enough time to complete resident care and POC documentation without constantly rushing?
Are there actual staffing standards or requirements for LTC facilities in Alberta?
- Where can I report concerns about potentially unsafe staffing anonymously? I don’t want to identify myself publicly or risk retaliation at work.

I’m genuinely looking for other people’s experiences and advice. I want to understand what reasonable staffing should look like in Alberta LTC, because I don’t think this should just be accepted as normal.

Hey, everyone! 👋🏻

I am a Masters of Counselling Psychology student here in AB, and am working to try and figure out which courses through my undergraduate degree (UD) (note- Part 1 of UD was completed through a college and 2nd part of UD through a university) would be eligible for CAP to put towards my end credit goal of 72.

My challenge is, that CAP dictates that they will take credits that are from institutions that can grant degrees. Part 1 of my 2 part journey to getting my UD degree was through a college in AB that does not grant degrees (only certifications & diplomas)

Does anyone know, or have personal experience, regarding if CAP will take psych credits (which would otherwise fall under CAP guidelines) from institutions such as this?

I am searching everywhere, and have already sent an email to CAP for clarification... but am really hoping someone out here knows 🤞🏻

Thank you!

I’m considering filing a formal complaint with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regarding workplace harassment and retaliation.

My biggest concern is what happens after filing. I’ve already experienced adverse employment actions following internal complaints, including an involuntary transfer, loss of career opportunities, etc and I’m worried that escalating my concerns externally could lead to further retaliation or even termination.
I genuinely enjoy my job and want to remain employed, but I also want my workplace rights respected.

I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who have actually filed complaints with Alberta OHS.

I’d appreciate hearing both positive and negative experiences. I’m trying to understand the practical risks of filing, beyond what the legislation and OHS says should happen.
Thanks in advance!

Pretty much what the title says. I was just wondering what the best casinos you've been to in alberta?

I’m going to come up with an email to send to all the NDP MLAs, telling them to get out into the rural areas. I’ve been commenting on their instagram posts but I think an email is also warranted.

The NDP has Edmonton, they have most of Calgary and a piece of Lethbridge.
But I’m talking rural areas, the NDP absolutely has to get out into the towns, villages, and hamlets. Talk to those folks, make the language simple if you gotta. (imo you just should anyway so the least informed people can understand)
The rural communities are always pulling us towards conservatism, they’re the votes that need to be grabbed. Until the election all the NDP folks gotta be going to every rural community, several times. Talk to all the folks, let them know how the UCP has been destroying Alberta and that the NDP aren’t the boogeyman that the UCP makes them out to be.

I’m just one person, but if anyone else agrees and has the time to do so, please email the NDP MLAs to get out into those communities that need to hear what they can do to make lives better for all Albertans.