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Alberta electric utility wildfire risk management : best management practices 2024

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This document is intended to provide a high-level guide for utility companies to actively manage wildfire risk. It lays out a systemized management approach to establishing the fundamental... More ≫

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This document is intended to provide a high-level guide for utility companies to actively manage wildfire risk. It lays out a systemized management approach to establishing the fundamental components of a risk management program or Wildfire Risk Management Plan.

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FireSmart™ begins at home guide

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. Without wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of... More ≫

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. Without wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of vegetation that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. By extending our lifestyles and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. Living where wildfires can occur puts your home at risk, but it is possible to live safely with this natural event. The recommendations in this guide will reduce the risk of wildfire to your home and neighbourhood and help firefighters to defend your home.

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Alberta provincial police service : community policing deployment model detachment prototype design

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The Government of Alberta is evaluating the opportunity to build a provincial police service that is "fit for Alberta" to specifically serve and be accountable to its communities and their diverse... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is evaluating the opportunity to build a provincial police service that is "fit for Alberta" to specifically serve and be accountable to its communities and their diverse needs. This independent report puts forward a recommended community policing deployment model for a provincial police service as part of the broader Alberta Provincial Police Transition Study.

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APPS transition study final report

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In response to the Fair Deal Panel Report’s recommendation of establishing a provincial police service, the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General contracted PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP to... More ≫

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In response to the Fair Deal Panel Report’s recommendation of establishing a provincial police service, the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General contracted PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP to prepare a Transition Study report to assess the operational requirements, processes and costs of Transitioning from the RCMP to an Alberta Provincial Police Service.

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Alberta provincial police transition study : future state report

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The Government of Alberta is evaluating a unique opportunity to build a provincial police service that is "Fit for Alberta" to specifically serve and be accountable to its communities and their... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is evaluating a unique opportunity to build a provincial police service that is "Fit for Alberta" to specifically serve and be accountable to its communities and their diverse needs. This independent report is intended to provide a high-level view of the options to develop a police service that could be more community focused, innovative and cost-effective and incorporate the lessons learned from police services globally.

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Alberta provincial police transition study : current state report

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The current law enforcement landscape in Alberta is complex. A variety of police services and other agencies provide services in the province, under many different agreements, with varying... More ≫

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The current law enforcement landscape in Alberta is complex. A variety of police services and other agencies provide services in the province, under many different agreements, with varying responsibilities at a federal, provincial and local level. By far, the largest police service in Alberta is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The scope of this report is focused only on the services provided by the RCMP in Alberta today.

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Fentanyl remediation : guidance for remediators, regulatory agencies and professionals

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This resource was developed to assist agencies and professionals needing to manage risks related to property or materials contaminated with fentanyl. Procedures for the assessment and remediation... More ≫

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This resource was developed to assist agencies and professionals needing to manage risks related to property or materials contaminated with fentanyl. Procedures for the assessment and remediation of property or materials contaminated with fentanyl are outlined. These will be most applicable in situations where contamination with fentanyl is known or determined to have occurred. Typically, the need for assessment and remediation will be triggered by law enforcement or another regulatory agency.

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Factors associated with LPNs filing injury claims to the Worker’s Compensation Board of Alberta

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The objective of this research study was to estimate the proportion of non-reported work-related injuries among Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta, and to explore the reasons associated with... More ≫

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The objective of this research study was to estimate the proportion of non-reported work-related injuries among Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta, and to explore the reasons associated with failure to report them.

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Investigating the relationship between physical fitness test scores and injuries to members of the Edmonton Police Service

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Police officers commonly face situations that put them at higher risk for injury. Identifying preventable risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal injuries provides the opportunity to... More ≫

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Police officers commonly face situations that put them at higher risk for injury. Identifying preventable risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal injuries provides the opportunity to decrease work-related injuries. The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injury in the police officers of the Edmonton Police Service, to gain understanding of the patterns of injury occurrence, and to determine whether there are differences in physical fitness among police officers who become injured and those who do not.

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Impact : a socio-economic review of supervised consumption sites in Alberta

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The Government of Alberta appointed the Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee to evaluate the social and economic impacts of current and proposed supervised consumption sites. This... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta appointed the Supervised Consumption Services Review Committee to evaluate the social and economic impacts of current and proposed supervised consumption sites. This report contains the findings of the Committee's review, including engagement with affected communities.

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