Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta's COVID-19 PCR testing program changing
Changes are coming to the province's COVID-19 PCR testing program.According to the government, starting July 18 testing to inform clinical treatment will need a referral from a medical professional, e...
Jul 12, 2022
Trial set in 2023 for men accused of conspiracy to murder at Coutts blockade
A trial before a judge and jury has been scheduled for next year for four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a border blockade in southern Alberta.Chris Carbert, Chris Lysak, Anthony Olie...
Jul 11, 2022
Blue-green algae bloom advisory issued for Wizard Lake
A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Wizard Lake, located within the Edmonton and Central Zones of Alberta Health Services. AHS says residents living near the shore...
Jul 11, 2022
Alberta provides children access to new cystic fibrosis drug
The new cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta is now available as treatment for children in Alberta aged six to 11. The use of Trikafta to treat children aged six to 11 was approved by Health Canada on April ...
Jul 11, 2022
Egg-sized hail during July 7 tornado in Southern Alberta
Environment Canada is releasing more information about a tornado that hit an area in southwestern Alberta last week.In an update posted Sunday night, the weather forecaster says they received the firs...
Jul 11, 2022
Team Alberta athletes ready for 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara
Team Alberta athletes are preparing to participate in the 2022 Canada Summer Games, being held in Ontario's Niagara Region from August 6-21.On July 9, athletes took part in information sessions and pr...
Jul 11, 2022
Province declares September 1 as Alberta Day
September 1 will now officially be known as Alberta Day.The provincial government made the declaration and said the goal is to "celebrate Alberta's rich cultural heritage and recognize its unique plac...
Jul 11, 2022
'Star power': Federal politicians use Calgary Stampede to lasso support from voters
CALGARY, AB - There's more to the Calgary Stampede than a rodeo, cowboy hats, and horses - it's also a major opportunity for politicians.Regardless of their political stripes, they ride into the city ...
Jul 11, 2022
Code of conduct complaint filed against Rocky Mountain House Mayor Debbie Baich
A Rocky Mountain House town councillor has filed a formal code of conduct complaint against Mayor Debbie Baich, claiming that her behaviour has "spiraled downward with no regard for our current bylaws...
Jul 9, 2022
Alberta RCMP issue warning to public about social media extortions
RCMP in multiple Alberta jurisdictions, including Olds and Fort Saskatchewan, are warning the public about the dangers of sending nude photos following a recent increase in 'sextortion' reports. Mount...
Jul 9, 2022