Alberta

Travel prizes added to Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine lottery

The pot for Alberta's Open for Summer vaccine lottery has officially been sweetened.Last weekend, the province announced it would give away three separate $1 million prizes to Albertans who've receive...

Jun 16, 2021

Alberta nearing 70% first dose vaccination goal

The province is inching closer to the government's benchmark of 70 per cent of the eligible Albertans with at least their first dose of vaccine.Deputy chief medical officer of health Dr. Andre Corrive...

Jun 15, 2021

Western premiers call for clarity, timelines on international travel, reopening rules

Canada's western leaders say they plan to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week on a detailed plan and timeline to reopen international borders. "There's absolute consensus that we want to get ...

Andrew Snook Jun 15, 2021

Kenney says money coming for Indigenous groups to identify residential school grave sites

Premier Jason Kenney says the province will support Indigenous communities in Alberta to identify potential unmarked graves at residential school sites. "Alberta will be announcing in the days to come...

Andrew Snook Jun 15, 2021

Alberta COVID-19 update for June 15

Coming up at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Andr Corriveau, Alberta's deputy chief medical officer of health, will share the province's latest COVID-19 update. You can watch the news conference live here once it begin...

Jun 15, 2021

Alberta provides funding to address elder abuse

EDMONTON, AB - Organizations across Alberta are set to receive funding to help address elder abuse.June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Seniors and Housing Minister for Alberta, Josephine Po...

Jun 15, 2021

Study warns Alberta has failed to consider damage to foothills from coal mining

A lengthy new report commissioned by landowners near proposed Alberta coal mines concludes mines would create environmental liabilities that exceed their economic benefits. Written by respected Albert...

Andrew Snook Jun 15, 2021

June 14 temperature records set in Medicine Hat and region

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Environment Canada says two dozen daily temperature records were set in Alberta on Monday, including in Medicine Hat, Bow Island and Brooks.According to Environment Canada, the temp...

Jun 15, 2021

David and Collet Stephan expected to book third trial in late June

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It will likely take another couple of weeks before we know when the third trial for a Southern Alberta couple will happen.David and Collet Stephan were initially charged with one coun...

Jun 14, 2021

Plans for Calgary Stampede include reduced attendance, COVID-19 safety protocols

CALGARY - Officials with the Calgary Stampede say reduced daily attendance and enhanced COVID-19 protocols to keep visitors safe will be in place if the event goes ahead. They say plans are for capaci...

Jun 14, 2021