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Cyanobacterial blooms in Alberta recreational waters

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Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these... More ≫

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Cyanobacteria (also referred to as blue-green algae) are common photosynthetic bacteria that live in surface waters. Under favorable conditions, such as warm water and high nutrient content, these bacteria can form nuisance “blooms”. The presence of blooms in recreational water causes unpleasant aesthetics and exposure to some toxin-producing blooms may pose potential health risks. Contact with blooms can cause skin rashes and irritation, itchy eyes, and ear infections. Inhaling water may cause allergic-like reactions, runny noses or sore throats. Ingestion of toxins can cause a range of symptoms (e.g., hepatotoxic or neurotoxic effects, and even death). There has been increased public awareness as a result of research over the past 20 years, recent monitoring efforts, and increased public education on the topic. In 2009, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services began seasonal monitoring for cyanobacterial blooms at high use recreational beaches. In 2019, beach operators took over...

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Socio-Economic Indicators for Local Geographic Area versus Alberta Residents, 2016

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This table provides statistics on Family Composition, Family Income, Housing Mobility, Language, Immigration, Educational Attainment, Household and Dwelling Characteristics for selected... More ≫

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This table provides statistics on Family Composition, Family Income, Housing Mobility, Language, Immigration, Educational Attainment, Household and Dwelling Characteristics for selected indicators. This indicator dataset contains information at both Local Geographic Area (for example, Lacombe, Red Deer - North, Calgary - West Bow, etc.) and Alberta levels. Local geographic area refers to 132 geographic areas created by Alberta Health (AH) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) based on census boundaries. The Federal Census (2016) and National Household Survey (2016) information is custom extracted by Statistics Canada at the local geographic area level. The population of these areas varies from very small in rural areas to large in metropolitan centers. This table is the part of "Alberta Health Primary Health Care - Community Profiles" report published March 2019.

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Socio-Economic Indicators for Local Geographic Area versus Alberta Residents, 2016

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This table provides statistics on Family Composition, Family Income, Housing Mobility, Language, Immigration, Educational Attainment, Household and Dwelling Characteristics for selected... More ≫

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This table provides statistics on Family Composition, Family Income, Housing Mobility, Language, Immigration, Educational Attainment, Household and Dwelling Characteristics for selected indicators. This indicator dataset contains information at both Local Geographic Area (for example, Lacombe, Red Deer - North, Calgary - West Bow, etc.) and Alberta levels. Local geographic area refers to 132 geographic areas created by Alberta Health (AH) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) based on census boundaries. The Federal Census (2016) and National Household Survey (2016) information is custom extracted by Statistics Canada at the local geographic area level. The population of these areas varies from very small in rural areas to large in metropolitan centers. This table is the part of "Alberta Health Primary Health Care - Community Profiles" report published August 2022.

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Literacy and Numeracy of Grade 9 Students, Alberta

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This Statistic describes the proportion of Grade 9 students in Alberta who achieved the acceptable standards in language arts and mathematics. Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT) in... More ≫

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This Statistic describes the proportion of Grade 9 students in Alberta who achieved the acceptable standards in language arts and mathematics. Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT) in language arts and mathematics are used as proxy measures of literacy and numeracy because adult literacy assessments are undertaken infrequently.

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Student Population by Grade and School Year, Alberta

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This statistic provides information on the number of students in Alberta’s K-12 educational system from the 2008-2009 school year to the 2017-2018 school year in the following categories: Early... More ≫

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This statistic provides information on the number of students in Alberta’s K-12 educational system from the 2008-2009 school year to the 2017-2018 school year in the following categories: Early Childhood Services, Grade 1-6, Grade 7-9 and Grade 10-12. The data for the current year are preliminary and are subject to revision.

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Employment

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The number of people who worked for pay or profit, performed unpaid domestic work, or had a job but were not able to work due to legitimate absence

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Employment Rates (Age 15 to 64) by Highest Level of Education, Alberta and Canada

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the employment rates of persons aged 15 years and over by highest level of education for Alberta and Canada from 1990 to 2014. The educational... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the employment rates of persons aged 15 years and over by highest level of education for Alberta and Canada from 1990 to 2014. The educational classifications are '0-8 years', ‘some high school’, 'high school graduate', ‘some post-secondary’, 'post-secondary certificate or diploma', ‘bachelor’s degree’ and 'above bachelor’s degree'. Generally, persons with higher educational qualifications have higher employment rates than those with lower qualifications.

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Post-Secondary Attendance of Off-Reserve Aboriginals Aged 18 to 34 in Canada and Provinces (8 Month Averages) (2003 - 2012)

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(StatCan Product) Customization details: This information product has been customized to present the following variables for off-reserve Aboriginals aged 18 to 34 in Canada and provinces (8 month... More ≫

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(StatCan Product) Customization details: This information product has been customized to present the following variables for off-reserve Aboriginals aged 18 to 34 in Canada and provinces (8 month averages): Student and non-student Number attending college Number attending university Other Total attending post-secondary Percentage attending post-secondary

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Tuition and Living Accommodation Costs for Full-time Students at Canadian Degree-granting Institutions (2011-2012)

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(StatCan Product) University tuition fees for full-time undergraduate and graduate Canadian students including additional fees and tuition fees of undergraduate and graduate foreign students and... More ≫

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(StatCan Product) University tuition fees for full-time undergraduate and graduate Canadian students including additional fees and tuition fees of undergraduate and graduate foreign students and living accommodation costs at residences. Customization details: This information product has been customized to present university tuition fees for full-time undergraduate and graduate Canadian students as well as tuition fees of undergraduate and graduate foreign students. It also presents additional fees for full-time undergraduate and graduate Canadian students as well as living accommodation costs at residences. Within this information product there are seven tables: For the first four tables: T1: Universtity Tuition Fees for Full-time Undergraduate Canadian Students (2011-2012) T2: Universtity Tuition Fees for Full-time Graduate Canadian Students (2011-2012) T3: Universtity Tuition Fees for Full-time Undergraduate Foreign Students (2011-2012) T4: Universtity Tuition Fees for Full-time...

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