Alberta

Kenney and Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update

Premier Jason Kenney will be joined by Alberta's chief medical officer of health Tuesday evening to provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health in the province. The COV...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 21, 2021

Statement from Premier Kenney on federal election

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement Tuesday, regarding the results of the 2021 federal election:"I congratulate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the re-election of his minority...

Sep 21, 2021

Public health measures for youth sports, recreation activities: Dr. Hinshaw

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement on Monday regarding public health measures for youth sports and recreation:"Physical activity is critically important f...

Sep 21, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination records available at Alberta registries

Albertans will soon be able to have their COVID-19 vaccination records printed at local registry offices anywhere across the province.Alberta's government has launched a card-sized proof of vaccinatio...

Sep 20, 2021

Restrictions Exemption Program underway

Fully vaccinated individuals or those with a recent negative, privately paid COVID-19 test are now able to safely access participating businesses and events across Alberta.Provincial officials say the...

Sep 20, 2021

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...

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