News archive - December 2013

Edmonton Journal, December 6, 2013

By Leia Minaker and Steve Manske, Edmonton Journal

Despite a wealth of knowledge and current policies in place to protect Alberta youth from the dangers of smoking, tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death in Canada.

About 3,000 Albertans die each year as a result of tobacco industry products.

That’s why Albertans should be proud of their Members of Legislative Assembly for passing Bills 206 and 33 last week.