Category Archives: Alberta
AHS encourages simple precautions to reduce risk of West Nile virus infection
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection. "With exposure to mosquitoes, comes risk of West Nile virus," says Dr....
Jul 28, 2022
Walk to Breathe organizer hits roadblock, but needs Albertans' help
An Edmonton man, who you could usually find walking along the highway right about now, has had to call off his annual Walk to Breathe.For two years, Chris Sadleir has made the trek through central Alb...
Jul 28, 2022
Candidates jockey for support amidst first UCP leadership debate
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The first UCP leadership debate is officially in the books, with a packed house getting their very first look at the ideas and campaign platforms from the seven candidates vying to ...
Jul 28, 2022
Province giving more money for rising cost of continuing care accommodation
Seniors are getting more financial help from Alberta's government. The province says it will provide $11 million to help fight inflationary increases to the cost of accommodation. The financial relief...
Jul 27, 2022
Medicine Hat hosting first UCP leadership debate tonight
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The seven candidates running to become leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party and the next premier of Alberta are in Medicine Hat tonight for the first debate.The themes the ...
Jul 27, 2022
Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring
SASKATOON, SK - A mustard seed shortage is driving up prices and could leave some store shelves with scant supply before the new harvest hits markets this fall, industry experts say.France, the world'...
Jul 27, 2022
Thousands attend Edmonton public mass with Pope Francis
EDMONTON - Pope Francis prayed during a public mass in Edmonton today for a future where the history of violence and marginalization suffered by Indigenous peoples is never repeated.The comments came ...
Jul 27, 2022
Travellers' Advisory: Papal visit highway closure: QEII Highway
Rolling closures along a section of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway will be in effect on the morning of July 27 to accommodate the papal motorcade.Provincial officials say rolling closures mean that a ...
Jul 26, 2022
Seven candidates confirmed to be running for UCP leadership
We now know who is in contention to lead Alberta's United Conservative Party (UCP) and who might become the province's next premier.The deadline of July 20, 2022, for interested persons to apply to en...
Jul 26, 2022
39-year-old kayaker found deceased near Jasper
A 39-year-old man was found deceased after going missing while kayaking in Alberta.At around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022, Jasper RCMP received a call from Parks Canada. The agency advised the d...
Jul 26, 2022