Alberta

'Here we go again:' Albertans react to latest slate of COVID-19 health rules

CALGARY - As an emergency alert blared across the province notifying Albertans of another round of public health restrictions, some felt a range of emotions: anger, confusion, exhaustion. Edmonton mot...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 17, 2021

Online directory of private dayhomes launched in Alberta

Working parents in Alberta now have a new tool in their search for quality unlicensed child care. Embolden Private Dayhome Community (PDC) - the province's first and only Private Day Home Directory is...

Sep 16, 2021

WATCH: CMOH Dr. Hinshaw to update Albertans on COVID-19 at 3:30

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, will once again step to the podium today to update Albertans on COVID-19.This time, the update is scheduled to start at 3:30. Hinshaw will...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 16, 2021

Tory Leader Erin O'Toole evades questions about Alberta's response to COVID-19 surge

SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole evaded questions on Thursday about Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's decision to call a public health emergency and introduce a vaccine passport system...

Sep 16, 2021

Alberta post-secondary schools cancel in-person classes as new COVID rules kick in

EDMONTON - At least eight post-secondary schools in Alberta are temporarily cancelling in-person classes as they work to adapt to a new range of provincial COVID-19 health restrictions. On-line learni...

Sep 16, 2021

Alberta NDP seek to pass emergency legislation

The Alberta NDP Caucus is demanding UCP House Leader Jason Nixon recall the Legislative Assembly to quickly pass emergency legislation to protect Albertans through the fourth wave of COVID-19.In a let...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 15, 2021

Alberta government declares state of public health emergency

Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency and will implement new health measures to expand capacity, increase vaccination rates and reduce transmission of COVID-19.Government officials s...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 15, 2021

UCP backbencher urges Kenney to admit he botched COVID-19 response, take action

One of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's legislature members is calling on him to admit he botched the fourth wave of COVID-19 and to outline a plan to fix it.Leela Aheer, in a posting on Twitter, says t...

Sep 15, 2021

Notley says admission from Hinshaw about ‘Open For Summer’ plan is disturbing

EDMONTON - Alberta Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley says it was disturbing to hear the chief medical officer of health confirm the cause of the fourth wave of COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hin...

Sep 14, 2021

Alberta proof of vaccination card available this week

Albertans will be able to print a proof of vaccination card on Thursday, the government has announced.The printout will be available through MyHealth Records.The province also says work is underway on...

Sep 14, 2021