Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta’s new proof-of-vaccination cards can be easily edited, residents say
EDMONTON, AB - Albertans needing proof they're vaccinated against COVID-19 were able to download cards from the province's website on Sunday, but almost right away some residents said they were easily...
Sep 20, 2021
Province launches new website to access COVID-19 vaccination record
Albertans can now access their card-sized proof of COVID-19 vaccination with a "new, easy access" web service.It can be accessed online at alberta.ca/CovidRecords without creating an online account. T...
Sep 19, 2021
New Democrats put Tory-held Edmonton riding, with low vote turnout, in their sights
OTTAWA - A young two-spirit Mtis leader hopes he can deliver one of the biggest upsets of the election campaign, if he can persuade apathetic voters to head to the polls Monday. NDP candidate Blake De...
Sep 18, 2021
'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...
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...
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...
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...
Sep 15, 2021