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July 23, 2010 Effective August 1st, the Grande Prairie regional office will be temporarily closed until a review is complete. Workers in the area still have access to all WCB services through the WCB Contact Center and the website. If you would like more information or to make alternate arrangements, please contact your case manager directly.
July 16, 2010 BackPain - Don't take it lying down - The BackPain campaign is focused on educating Albertans that staying active is the best treatment. Spread the message in your workplace. Order our new campaign posters...
June 29, 2010 Enhancing online services for health care providers - WCB-Alberta is committed to providing an online experience designed to meet your business needs More...
June 29, 2010 Enhancing online services for employers - WCB-Alberta is committed to providing an online experience designed to meet your business needs More...
June 24, 2010 WCB-Alberta Charity Golf Tournament raises $55,000 - All proceeds from this event benefit the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). More...
June 17, 2010 WCB-Alberta—making good performance matter - Working hard with its partners to maintain stability for both workers and employers in Alberta. More...
June 17, 2010 AGM Webcast TODAY - Join our 2010 Annual General Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Registation is required to particpate. More...
June 2, 2010 2009 Annual Report - The WCB annual report is now available. More...
June 1, 2010 AGM Webcast - Join our 2010 Annual General Meeting accessible to all Albertans through our website. Simply register and you can participate in the interactive webcast live on June 17 at 10:30 a.m. More...
May 17, 2010 Read our latest issue of WorkSIGHT magazine online. Mailed this week to employers with a WCB-Alberta account employing at least one worker More...
May 14, 2010 Regulation update - The presumptive coverage for firefighters with cancer has been updated. More...
April 26, 2010 National Day of Mourning - On April 28th, people across the country will recognize a Day of Mourning for all workers who have died from workplace injury or disease. More...
April 19, 2010 Board member vacancy representative of the interests of the general public. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2010. (link no longer available)
April 8, 2010 Location is everything - Did you know that telecommuting workers may be covered under workers’ compensation? When coverage is in effect, employers’ responsibilities under workers’ compensation legislation apply even though the work is performed from the worker’s home or another remote location. More...
March 25, 2010 Return to work planning meetings RTWPM - RTWPM are successful way to assist with returning injured workers back to work. Face to face meetings allow employers to reconnect with their employees and develop individualized plans. More...
February 18, 2010 Swing by for a great day! How does spending the day at Nisku's RedTail Landing Golf Club sound? Join us for WCB’s 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 23. All proceeds benefit the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
January 7, 2010 File your annual return online. You can file your annual return between January 1 and March 1, 2010. Learn more about annual returns or get started.
January 7, 2010 2010 pension payment calendar now available for claimants.

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2009
December 14, 2009 Annual return passwords. Online passwords will be mailed to employers soon.
November 12, 2009 Rate Announcement. Premium rate stability supports Alberta employers’ commitment to safe workplaces. WCB-Alberta’s average premium rate remains $1.32 for 2010.
October 27, 2009 Temporary modified work. New fact sheet answers some employer questions.
October 26, 2009 Thank you. At such an emotional time, it is so hard to find the words to convey my overwhelming gratitude to the many stakeholders...
October 22, 2009 Hostage taking at WCB-Alberta ends without incident. A hostage-taking incident at WCB-Alberta’s Central building has ended peacefully with all eight hostages being released without harm.
October 21, 2009 UPDATE - Security breach at WCB-Alberta. As of Wednesday evening the hostage situation has been resolved without incident...
October 21, 2009 Security breach at WCB-Alberta. At approximately 8:30 a.m. this morning WCB-Alberta experienced a serious security breach at our offices at 107 Street and 99 Avenue when a man entered the building armed with a rifle...
October 19, 2009 Is H1N1 covered by WCB? 2 new fact sheets provide guidance. Employer fact sheet (pdf, 244KB) Worker fact sheet (pdf, 212KB)
September 18, 2009 The 8th Annual Alberta Health & Safety Conference and Trade Fair is October 26-28 at the Calgary Stampede Round Up Centre.
July 16, 2009 Read our latest issue of WorkSIGHT magazine online. Mailed this week to employers with a WCB-Alberta account employing at least one worker...
July 8, 2009 Board of Directors vacancy - Representative of the interests of the Public Closing date July 27, 2009. (link no longer available)
July 2, 2009 The 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament took place on June 24. Alberta Employers raised $38,000 for the Alberta Brain Injury Societies.
June 18, 2009 WCB-Alberta navigates a challenging economy. Strong 2008 operational results offset market volatility.
June 18, 2009 View an archive of our Annual General Meeting webcast. The 2009 AGM was held June 18 at 10:30 a.m. in Calgary. (link no longer available)
June 17, 2009 Join our live AGM webcast at 10:30 a.m. June 18. Pre-registration still available. (link no longer available)
June 5, 2009 2009 Annual General Meeting June 18 in Calgary. Register for our webcast. (link no longer available)
June 1, 2009 2008 Annual Report. The 2008 WCB Annual Report in now available.
May 25, 2009 Board of Directors vacancy - Representative of the interests of Employers. Closed June 8, 2009. (link no longer available)
May 21, 2009 2009 Annual General Meeting June 18 in Calgary. Register for our webcast. (link no longer available)
April 30, 2009 Are workers covered during a flu outbreak? Read the article that appeared in WorkSIGHT Magazine, Spring Issue 2008, to help answer some of your questions. Employer responsibilities.
April 22, 2009 Shared commitment to workplace safety earns rewards. Together 7,814 PIR employers earn $70 million in 2008 rebates.
April 21, 2009 WCB-Alberta's Calgary regional office is relocating on May 19.
April 9, 2009 2009 Day of Mourning posters are available.
March 23, 2009 Attach information electronically. We are now able to accept electronic file attachments through medical software vendors to the Physician’s First Report (C-050) and the Medical Care Invoice (C-568).
March 23, 2009 Know your workers' SIN. Our electronic reporting system no longer accepts all zero numbers in the Social Insurance Number field when reporting injuries. Ensure you know your employee’s number.
March 16, 2009 The Association of Canadian Ergonomists is hosting a “Better Accident Investigation" workshop in Calgary on May 11, 2009.
March 9, 2009 The 2009 WCB charity golf tournament is open for registration (link no longer available)
February 9, 2009 2009 Alberta Wage & Salary Survey is Underway!
January 13, 2009 2009 pension payment calendar now available for claimants (link no longer available)
2008
December 2, 2008 We're Changing. Effective January 1, 2009, WCB-Alberta will have a new website to serve your business and information needs better
November 13, 2008 Stability in times of volatility. WCB-Alberta maintains a stable average premium rate for Alberta’s employers
June 12, 2008 People-strength continues to drive results for WCB-Alberta 2007 Corporate results prove partnerships are working
May 5, 2008 Physicians can attach files to the electronic Physician’s First Report of Injury and the Medical Care Invoice through WCB's website
April 23, 2008 Alberta’s economy is on the rise; injury rates aren’t
February 21, 2008 Enhanced electronic reporting for emergency medical specialists now available