Category Archives: Alberta
Montreal's Team Bauer edges Calgary's Team Scotiabank at Secret Dream Gap Tour
CALGARY - Jessie Eldridge had a goal and an assist as Montreal's Team Bauer beat Calgary's Team Scotiabank 4-3 at the Secret Dream Gap Tour women's hockey tournament Friday. Kristin O'Neill, Alexandre...
May 28, 2021
Alberta investing to grow Indigenous tourism
The Alberta government is increasing funding to support Indigenous tourism experiences across the province as part of the plan to help the tourism sector recover.As part of Budget 2021, the province i...
May 28, 2021
More schools to offer free feminine hygiene products thanks to provincial grant
The United Way is launching a two-year pilot project to ensure women and girls in Alberta have access to feminine hygiene products.The Government of Alberta is giving $260,000 to the Period Promise ca...
May 28, 2021
Different grizzly bears behind two attacks in Alberta foothills: wildlife officer
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is confirming that different grizzly bears are behind a pair of fatal attacks in the province's foothills. Bear specialist Paul Frame says DNA analysis led to that conclusion...
May 28, 2021
Brooks Bandits awarded 2021 AJHL Showcase
BROOKS, AB - The Brooks Bandits and the community of Brooks will host the 2021 Alberta Junior Hockey League Showcase this fall. The annual showcase of AJHL talent draws coaches and scouts from each Na...
May 28, 2021
More Alberta physician clinics to offer COVID vaccines
Another 60 physician clinics will soon begin vaccinating patients as Alberta's vaccine rollout continues to expand.In April, a total of 20 physician clinics across the province participated in a pilot...
May 28, 2021
Alberta investing up to $45 million in supports for students in grades 1-3
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is making an investment in Alberta's students. Premier Jason Kenney noted on Friday that education has been disrupted for many students because of the COVID-19...
May 28, 2021
Vocal strain common during pandemic, U of A experts say
EDMONTON, AB- University of Alberta specialists are advising people of vocal strain and vocal fatigue brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.The U of A says with an increase in virtual meetings due to re...
May 28, 2021
Panel invites input on how pandemic has impacted youth in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government has created a new panel that will look into how Alberta youth have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shulz will co-...
May 28, 2021
Calgary Stampede a calculated risk, potential example for post-COVID behaviour: mayor
EDMONTON - The Calgary Stampede, increasingly touted by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney as the brass ring for defeating COVID-19, won't look like the whoop-up of years past if it goes ahead, says the cit...
May 27, 2021