Category Archives: Alberta
Cypress County mapping shows scope of storm’s destructive path
DUNMORE, AB - Mapping released by Cypress County shows wide-ranging damage from the July 18 wind storm stretching in a northwesterly direction all the way from Rattlesnake Lake nearly to Echo Dale Reg...
Jul 20, 2022
Alberta ends visitor restrictions at AHS acute care sites
More people can now visit their loved ones in acute care facilities in Alberta.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has rescinded existing visitation limits at AHS acute care, ambulatory care, urgent care, a...
Jul 20, 2022
$5.3 million to bolster substance addictions programs in Alberta
10 organizations across the province will be better equipped to help people suffering from substance addiction.The federal government has announced nearly $40 million in grants to 73 projects under He...
Jul 20, 2022
WestJet employees in Calgary and Vancouver back strike vote if deal can’t be reached
The union representing more than 700 WestJet employees at airports in Calgary and Vancouver says they have voted to support a strike if they cannot reach a new contract with the airline.Unifor Local 5...
Jul 20, 2022
Deadline for Alberta UCP leadership contestants; most have filed applications
EDMONTON, AB - It's deadline day for those seeking to be the next leader of Alberta's United Conservatives and most of the contestants have already filed their applications.The cutoff is 5 p.m. for ap...
Jul 20, 2022
Cypress County residents devastated by summer storm
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - The heavy rain and strong winds came and went quickly in southeastern Alberta yesterday afternoon, leaving plenty of destruction behind. Environment Canada is saying it was not a ...
Jul 19, 2022
Enhanced supports for victims of crime coming September 1, 2022
The Alberta Government is making changes to the way it supports the victims of crime. The government established a working group co-chaired by Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf and Airdrie-East MLA A...
Jul 19, 2022
Cypress County families suffered ‘tremendous loss’ in storm, says CAO
DUNMORE, AB - Cypress County officials are surveying the damage and gathering data on Tuesday, 24 hours after a violent storm ripped through the region.Cypress County CAO Tarolyn Aaserud said the toll...
Jul 19, 2022
Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot
Albertans over the age of 18 will soon be able to book their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Alberta Health says in a news release that adults can start booking their second booster shot on Wednes...
Jul 19, 2022
Province unveils new strategy to prevent elder abuse
The provincial government in Alberta is taking action to stop elder abuse. A Collective Approach: Alberta's strategy for preventing and addressing elder abuse is the government's five-year plan that w...
Jul 19, 2022