Category Archives: Alberta
Scholarship aims to help more Alberta students advance gender equality
Officials with the Alberta government say a one-time increase in funding to the Persons Case Scholarship means more students than ever are receiving support for their education.This year, according to...
Apr 21, 2022
New area code comes to Alberta this weekend
Starting on Saturday you may see a new Alberta area code showing up on your caller ID.A new 368 area code is being introduced, the fifth area code for the province. The 368 area code joins 403, 587, 7...
Apr 21, 2022
Loewen asking for government house leader to be sanctioned
EDMONTON - Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon is facing accusations of intimidation following a fiery exchange in the house that saw him lob a swear word toward the Speaker.Independent legisl...
Apr 21, 2022
RCMP finish probe into Columbia Icefield tour bus rollover
CALGARY - A final RCMP report into the fatal rollover of an all-terrain tour bus at the Columbia Icefield in the Rocky Mountains is now in the hands of prosecutors.Three people were killed and 14 othe...
Apr 21, 2022
Dr. Hinshaw on COVID-19: Virus circulation and hospital admissions increasing
Beginning the week of March 23, Alberta Health is only sharing new COVID-19 data with the public on Wednesdays, barring extenuating circumstances. rdnewsNOW will continue to report them as they are up...
Apr 20, 2022
Province introduces legislation to give Albertans utility rebates
Albertans could soon get some much-needed relief on their utility bills.The provincial government has introduced Bill 18, the Utility Commodity Rebate Act, which would enable rebates for more than 1.9...
Apr 20, 2022
WATCH: Dr. Hinshaw, Minister Copping to give COVID-19 update at 3:30
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's top doctor, and Health Minister Jason Copping will deliver a COVID-19 update at 3:30 on Wednesday.The province has only been updating COVID-19 numbers on Wednesdays s...
Apr 20, 2022
AHS advises on safe cannabis use this 4/20 and beyond
On 4/20, Alberta Health Services says it's important to remember how to use cannabis safely and responsibly.Mixing cannabis with alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes and other drugs can increase impairment,...
Apr 20, 2022
Alberta announces $2M for rapid settlement support of Ukrainians
The provincial government is providing an estimated $2 million to support rapid settlement for Ukrainians arriving in Alberta.Premier Jason Kenney said the province will provide health coverage immedi...
Apr 20, 2022
Legislation introduced to diversify Alberta’s insurance sector
The province has introduced legislation to help diversify the insurance sector.If passed, the Insurance Amendment Act 2022 (Bill 16) would help facilitate easier access to reinsurance within Alberta. ...
Apr 19, 2022