Category Archives: Alberta
WATCH: Health Minister to discuss vaccine rollout at 3:30
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the province's vaccine rollout.It is scheduled to begin at 3:30, and it can be watched below:No other ...
Dec 01, 2021
Alberta government aiming to help non-profits fundraise online
The Alberta government has announced a new crowdfunding platform that's hoped to help non-profits raise funds to support programs, services and causes that enhance quality of life and support arts org...
Nov 30, 2021
First case of Omicron COVID-19 variant confirmed in Alberta
Alberta has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.The case was confirmed in an individual returning from Nigeria and the Netherlands."The individual tested positive while asympto...
Nov 30, 2021
High-flying oil and gas prices paint rosier shade of red ink on Alberta's budget
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's budget outlook for this year is turning a rosier shade of red ink, with jobs up, the deficit down and oil and gas prices humming along at unexpectedly high levels.Finance Mini...
Nov 30, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 today and the ongoing work to protect public health.The news conference with Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of he...
Nov 30, 2021
Province to ramp up case investigations for international travellers amid new variant concerns
There are no confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Alberta but the province is taking steps to stop any potential spread of it from occurring.Premier Jason Kenney said 156 Albertans ha...
Nov 29, 2021
Higher energy prices expected to deliver boost in Alberta budget update
EDMONTON, AB. - Alberta's finance minister says the recent bullish run on energy prices is part of a stronger economic story on the province's bottom line that will be revealed in the upcoming second-...
Nov 29, 2021
Alberta creating jobs through new GoodLeaf Farms location in Calgary
The Government of Alberta announced Monday that the Ontario-based GoodLeaf Farms is building its newest location in Calgary.Canada's largest commercial vertical farming company will build a 74,000 squ...
Nov 29, 2021
WATCH: Premier Kenney, Dr. Hinshaw to give COVID update at 3:30
Officials with the Government of Alberta will give an update Monday on the state of COVID-19 in Alberta.Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Jason Copping, CMOH Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and AHS President/C...
Nov 29, 2021
Alberta Environment comments on rare wildlife sighting in Medicine Hat area
MEDICINE HAT - A rare sighting of wildlife has popped up near Medicine Hat, one that hasn't been seen in the area for years. An amateur wildlife photographer captured pictures of a grey wolf ea...
Nov 29, 2021