Category Archives: Alberta
National Police Federation to host public consultations on future of RCMP in Alberta
In the coming weeks, Albertans will be able to share their thoughts and ask questions about the future of the RCMP in the province.There has been talks over the last year of implementing a provincial ...
Jan 04, 2022
Flames owners say agreement with Calgary on new arena officially terminated
CALGARY - The company that owns the NHL's Calgary Flames says an agreement with the city on the construction of a new arena to replace the aging Scotiabank Saddledome has been terminated.Calgary Sport...
Jan 04, 2022
Support pours in for Brooks family displaced by fire
BROOKS AB- It was supposed to be a day of celebration but for one Brooks family, the first hours of 2022 turned to tragedy after their house became engulfed by flames. Four people, including two young...
Jan 02, 2022
Delaying return to school "the right call" - Teachers' Association
The organization representing teachers across the province was pleased to learn that schools will remain closed for one extra week.On Thursday, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced that, due ...
Jan 01, 2022
Province announces expansion of virtual health care
To support Albertans' health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government says it is working with physicians to increase options for virtual care.Officials say adjustments to how...
Jan 01, 2022
Province lowers isolation time for vaccinated Albertans without symptoms
Alberta is lowering the required isolation time for vaccinated individuals as long as their symptoms have resolved.The change comes into effect on Jan. 3"People who have previously received at least t...
Dec 31, 2021
WATCH: Province to give COVID update Friday at 10:30
Alberta health officials will provide another live and originally unscheduled COVID update Friday morning at 10:30.Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and Health Minister Jason Copping...
Dec 31, 2021
Winter break extended to January 10 for Alberta's K-12 students
Winter break has been extended for K-12 in Alberta.On Thursday, Minister of Education, Adriana LaGrange, announced that in an effort to support a successful return to school and provide additional pla...
Dec 30, 2021
Province to provide return to school update for students in K-12
Alberta's Education Minister Adriana LaGrange will provide an update on the return to school for students in kindergarten to Grade 12. The news conference begins at roughly 5:30 p.m.
Dec 30, 2021
WestJet to cancel 15% of flights due to COVID-19 related staff shortages
CALGARY - WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it is being forced to cut 15 per cent of its flights through to the end of January as it deals with staffing shortages due to the Omicron variant.The Calgary-based...
Dec 30, 2021