Category Archives: Alberta
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for May 20
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
May 20, 2021
Province expanding supports for palliative care
EDMONTON, AB- Albertans who receive palliative care no longer need to pay for pre-filled syringes.Those with a life-limiting illness who use injectable medications for pain and other symptoms will see...
May 20, 2021
Alberta Education hosting virtual ‘Mental Wellness Day for Schools’
The provincial government is hosting a virtual Mental Wellness Day for Schools.The event will take place across Alberta on June 3 in order to support and recognize the resilience of students, parents,...
May 20, 2021
AHS claims some Albertans trying to block others from receiving COVID vaccine
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says some people in the province are trying to prevent others from getting their COVID-19 vaccine.On Wednesday, AHS stated that it's been made aware of individuals on soc...
May 20, 2021
Study finds abandoned oil and gas wells place unfair burden on landowners, taxpayers
CALGARY - A report from the University of Calgary says the costs of Alberta's growing stock of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells are falling unfairly on landowners and taxpayers. Braeden Larson...
May 20, 2021
AHS statement on amendment to court injunction
Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say that a pre-emptive injunction against anyone who is organizing, promoting and/or attending an illegal public gathering that does not comply with Chief ...
May 19, 2021
More restrictions to be eased at Alberta seniors’ homes
The province is making changes to the public health measures at continuing care facilities.The chief medical officer of health said during the Wednesday update that more than half of all Albertans age...
May 19, 2021
Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension
EDMONTON - Alberta's inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics is getting another deadline extension.Premier Jason Kenney, saying inquiry head Steve Allan needs more time to complete hi...
May 19, 2021
Most Alberta K to 12 students to return to classrooms May 25
Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in southeastern Alberta will return to in-class learning after the long weekend Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said this afternoon the education system reset ear...
May 19, 2021
Alberta giving $370 million in grants to create jobs
Premier Jason Kenney announced Wednesday a new grant program developed to create jobs in Alberta.Kenney said more than 22,000 Albertans will be able to return to work through Alberta Jobs Now, the lar...
May 19, 2021