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Alberta Activity Index data table

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The Alberta Activity Index (AAX) closely tracks economic activity. Developed by Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, it is a weighted average of nine monthly indicators (employment, average weekly... More ≫

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The Alberta Activity Index (AAX) closely tracks economic activity. Developed by Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, it is a weighted average of nine monthly indicators (employment, average weekly earnings, retail trade, wholesale trade, manufacturing, new truck sales, housing starts, rigs drilling and oil production). This data file is updated monthly. See the related tab for a link to the AAX web page which includes highlights and a chart.

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Worker fatally injured after a tank explosion

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in July 2021. A worker was using a power saw on a tank when the tank... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in July 2021. A worker was using a power saw on a tank when the tank exploded, causing fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured when dozer breaks through ice

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2021. A worker was using a dozer to clear snow from a mine... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2021. A worker was using a dozer to clear snow from a mine tailings pond when the dozer broke through the ice and became submerged. The worker died.

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Worker fatally injured after two mine haul trucks collide

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Provides details of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2022. The driver of a mine haul truck was killed when the truck... More ≫

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Provides details of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2022. The driver of a mine haul truck was killed when the truck collided with another mine haul truck.

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A workforce strategy for Alberta’s forest industry

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The strategy outlines priority actions to address labour force issues and challenges experienced by the forest industry. Industry and labour groups are best positioned to implement these... More ≫

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The strategy outlines priority actions to address labour force issues and challenges experienced by the forest industry. Industry and labour groups are best positioned to implement these strategies over Government will enable and support contributing organizations with the implementation wherever appropriate. A Workforce Strategy for Alberta’s Forest Industry was developed by stakeholders from the forest industry with support from the Alberta government. Representatives from this industry participated in a series of discussions that occurred between 2007 and early 2008 and the feedback from those meetings formed this strategy.

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