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Get the latest updates from the AMTA. Our News section keeps you connected with important announcements, industry developments, advocacy efforts, safety initiatives, and upcoming events that matter to Alberta’s commercial transportation community.
Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week takes place the first full week of May and helps Canadians take the steps to protect themselves and their families during emergencies.
Alberta Government announces staged relaunch for province
On April 30, the Government of Alberta announced, via press conference, a phased relaunch, which “will put Albertans’ safety first” with gradual re-opening of closed businesses and services in the province.
CTA: CBSA Offers Additional Guidance on Safe Border Interactions
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has taken a number of steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their commercial operations and is actively exploring a number of initiatives to limit physical interactions.
A letter to the public, on behalf of industry, from AMTA President Chris Nash
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in our province, Albertans have come together like never before. Families, workers, businesses, lawmakers, elected leaders and industries across the spectrum have shown a remarkable capacity to adapt and persevere.
CTA Survey Shows Federal Relief Needed as COVID-19 Severely Straining Trucking Industry
CTA Release: While public support and appreciation for truck drivers during the COVID-19 crisis remains unprecedently high, a recent survey by the Canadian Trucking Alliance shows that federal aid is now required to provide much needed relief to trucking companies whose operations have been severely strained by the impact of the pandemic.
CTA rolls out ‘Dispatches’ podcast
‘Dispatches’ podcast, available on iTunes and Soundcloud.
Students salute drivers helping ‘everyone get through these tough times’
Dear drivers,
Junior High students praise hard work of commercial drivers
Dear truck drivers of Alberta
Edmonton Fifendekel locations offering free breakfast sandwich coupon for drivers
Edmonton restaurant chain Fifendekel is offering coupons for free breakfast sandwiches for commercial drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AMTA’s Calgary office is located on the traditional Treaty 7 lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuu-Tina (SOO-tih-nah) and Nakota Nations, and the Métis Nation Region 3.
AMTA’s Edmonton offices are located on the traditional Treaty 6 territory of the Cree, Dene (DEH-NEH), Blackfoot, Saulteaux (SOH-toh), and Nakota Sioux. This is the home of the Métis Settlements and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Regions, 2, 3, and 4, within the historical Northwest Métis Homeland.