Alberta

Kenney dismisses Opposition bid to censure him over handling of COVID-19

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is dismissing an Opposition bid to have him formally censured in the legislature for his handling of COVID-19's fourth wave.Kenney says he is focused on getting...

Nov 10, 2021

Rockies coal mining report given six-week delivery extension due to volume of submissions

EDMONTON, AB. - A panel gathering public input on coal mining in the Alberta Rockies will have another six weeks to hand in its report.Energy Minister Sonya Savage says in a statement that she's grant...

Nov 10, 2021

Hay West program receives funding boost

CN Rail's financial support of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture's (CFA) Hay West campaign will hopefully spur more donations from other organizations.CN is committing up to $250,000 to help cove...

Nov 10, 2021

Drilling activity to reach pre-pandemic levels by 2022: PSAC forecast

CALGARY - Drilling activity in the Canadian oilpatch will return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, according to a new industry forecast.The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) says it expect...

Nov 10, 2021

Alberta RCMP urges Albertans to consider cyber safety while shopping

With the holiday season coming up, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday occurring in November, many people will be starting their shopping this month. As a result, Alberta RCMP would like to remind Alber...

Nov 10, 2021

Alberta vaccine record with QR code required for Restrictions Exemption Program starting Nov. 15

Vaccinated Albertans are being advised that their paper records will only be accepted until this coming Monday.In September, the province introduced the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP), which all...

Sheldon Spackman Nov 09, 2021

Premier ambivalent as Brian Jean seeks return to provincial politics

EDMONTON, AB. - Premier Jason Kenney is dismissing a challenge from a vanquished foe.Kenney says fellow United Conservative Party co-founder Brian Jean is trying to settle political scores by announci...

Nov 09, 2021

Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19

Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.The press conference with Dr. Deena Hinshaw will begin at roughly 3:00 p.m.

Sheldon Spackman Nov 09, 2021

Alberta isn't alone in facing climate challenge, says province's COP26 representative

Alberta's top representative to the global climate conference taking place in Scotland has a message to those in the province who feel singled out by the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Y...

Nov 09, 2021

Alberta Party holds virtual AGM over the weekend

The Alberta Party held its Annual General Meeting for 2021 in a virtual format on Nov. 6, due to COVID-19 protocols.Party officials say over 175 party members and observers attended to hear an update ...

Nov 09, 2021