go Nissan, PSA-Leduc, Knights, Blue Eagle Warriors advance to PRSAA-Leduc basketball semis By Moses Billacura go Nissan and three other squads are moving to the semifinal round of the PRSAA-Leduc Spring Basketball League on Sunday, June 4, at the Ecole Junior High School gym. The Prime Holganza-led go Nissan sported a 4-2 win-loss card at …
2ND EDSON INTER-TOWN LEAGUE FINAL Crosstown Auto outlasts Grande Prairie FBL, 108-86 By Moses Billacura EDSON — Crosstown Auto Centre fought toe-to-toe in the first half with the Grande Prairie Filipino Basketball League (GPFBL) squad but outlasted them in the last two quarters to annex the 2nd Edson Filipino Inter-Town Basketball League title, 108-86, at …
You won’t see his name hanging on a wall before but this time, it’s entirely a different ballgame. On Saturday night, hundreds of fans saw the name Darren at the Mirage Banquet Hall and confirmed they are in the right venue. Many came from Saskatoon, Fort McMurray, Bonnyville, Red Deer and from other towns who …
News Release Group Celebrates Consular Campaign Success, To Remain Vigilant Vs Other Migrant Issues The Filipino community is reaping the fruits of their labor after more than a year of dedicated hard work for the campaign calling for a permanent consular office in Alberta. Philippines’ Gabriela Women’s Party representatives Luz Ilagan and Emmi de Jesus …
The Province of Alberta has appointed Filipino-Albertan Alexander R. Donado of Edmonton as one of the province’s Marriage Commissioners. Donado received his appointment last August 25, 10 days after being authorized under the Marriage Act to “perform civil marriage in the Province of Alberta”. The Province has been inviting qualified Albertans to become Marriage Commissioners …
News Release Alberta’s minimum wage increases to $10.20 September 1 Minimum wage earners in Alberta will see a boost to their paycheques on September 1, when the province’s two minimum wages increase. Alberta’s general minimum wage will increase from $9.95 to $10.20 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage will rise from $9.05 to $9.20 …
Senator Enverga makes the funding announcement on behalf of the Hon. Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie accompanied by Ontario Senator Thanh Hai Ngo and York Centre MP Mark Adler. News Release Canada providing humanitarian assistance to the Philippines Canada’s support will address immediate needs of thousands of conflict-affected families in …
25th Mabuhay Miles golf tees off at Orchard The Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament marks its silver (25th) edition this November 18, 2017 at the Orchard Golf and Country Club with exciting prizes and surprises for participants. Golfers among PAL’s Mabuhay Miles Elite, Premier Elite members and Million Milers will pit skills taming the 36-hole Orchard golf … Continue reading →
News Release Election sign takedown: City reminds candidates to remove all signs by midnight Thursday, October 19, 2017 Candidates who ran in the Edmonton Election have until midnight on Thursday, October 19, 2017 to take down signs or face fines. All election signs must be removed from public property within three days of the election. … Continue reading →
News Release Body scanner to boost safety at Edmonton Remand Body-scanner technology is being tested at the Edmonton Remand Centre over the next year as part of a pilot project. Minister Ganley discusses body scanner technology with Ken Johnston, director of security at the Edmonton Remand Centre and Guy Smith, president of the Alberta … Continue reading →
News Release Update 2: Southern Alberta wildfire situation Firefighting efforts continue in southern Alberta with a focus on safety. This situation update is current as of 10 a.m. Visit Alberta Emergency Alerts for updates. Current situation Four States of Local Emergency are in effect: Medicine Hat Wheatland County Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Municipal District of Acadia Evacuation orders remain … Continue reading →
PH startups aim to tap global mart By Kris Crismundo MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Philippine-based startups consider entering new foreign markets in the next three to five years, according to the Philippine Startup Survey of Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines and QBO Innovation Hub. In a press conference Wednesday, PwC Philippines Chairman and Senior … Continue reading →
Diokno assures budget for Marawi rehab By Joann Villanueva MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday assured Marawi City residents that the government has the funds for the area’s rehabilitation. In a briefing, the budget chief said authorities had yet to determine the actual rehabilitation cost but said the … Continue reading →
DOT allots P2-M to boost Zamboanga tourism By Azer Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has allotted some PHP2 million for a product enhancement initiative meant to revive Zamboanga tourism. In partnership with the DOT, the city government of Zamboanga launched the “Mi Ciudad Limpyo Y Floriao” (My City, Clean … Continue reading →
