Alberta

Alberta UCP nominate Kenney critic Brian Jean as candidate in upcoming byelection

EDMONTON - United Conservative Party byelection candidate Brian Jean says he expects Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to follow up on a promise to sign his nomination papers.That's despite the fact Jean's...

Sheldon Spackman Dec 13, 2021

Alberta Wildfire offering tips for those cutting down Christmas trees

With the Christmas season fast approaching, those looking to cut down a Christmas tree for their home are being reminded there are several rules you have to follow.Wildfire Information Officer for Alb...

Sheldon Spackman Dec 13, 2021

'It's like Christmas': Companies, environmentalists eager to open coal mining reports

This year, Albertans won't find out if there's coal in their stockings until after Christmas. Sometime early in 2022 - the government won't say exactly when - Energy Minister Sonya Savage is to releas...

Dec 11, 2021

Kenney: COVID-19 restrictions could be relaxed next week

Premier Jason Kenney says his United Conservative government may relax some COVID-19 restrictions next week for the holiday season.Kenney says the timing appears to be right with the province expected...

Sheldon Spackman Dec 10, 2021

New program connects Canadians with farmers

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has introduced a program to help connect consumers to producers.The Agri-Communication Initiative will help Canadians better understand how their...

Dec 10, 2021

Alberta UCP sets one-day confidence vote in April on Premier Kenney's leadership

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's United Conservative Party says it will hold a one-day special meeting in April for a confidence vote on the leadership of Premier Jason Kenney.The move comes after a number of...

Sheldon Spackman Dec 10, 2021

Alberta COVID cabinet committee meeting to look at modest relaxation of health measures

There is a chance the province might ease some health restrictions in time for Christmas.The COVID cabinet committee is meeting today and will meet again on Tuesday to review the state of the pandemic...

Dec 09, 2021

Alberta says surgery backlog has stabilized

Alberta's health minister says the province's backlog of surgeries has stabilized and the government will focus on reducing it over the coming months.Jason Copping says the waitlist stood at 68,000 ca...

Dec 09, 2021

New board chair of Alberta Health Services appointed

A new person is sitting at the helm of the Alberta Health Services (AHS) board.Health Minister Jason Copping appointed Gregory George Turnbull to a three-year term, effective Wednesday, December 8."He...

Dec 09, 2021

Calgary and Edmonton see spike in opioid-related emergency medical calls

Alberta's public health agency is alerting the public about a spike in opioid-related emergency medical calls in the province's two major cities.From Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, emergency medical services resp...

Dec 08, 2021