Category Archives: Alberta
Critics say Premier Jason Kenney dining with others flouts COVID-19 rules
EDMONTON - Photos of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and members of the United Conservative caucus dining together on a rooftop patio are drawing disapproval from critics who say the politicians flouted ...
Jun 2, 2021
Kenney criticized for cancel culture remarks amid renewed residential school debate
EDMONTON - A western Canadian Indigenous leader is condemning cancel culture remarks made by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and says it reinforces a recent decision to scrap a formal working agreement ...
Jun 2, 2021
Alberta now booking second COVID vaccine doses, Stage 2 of easing restrictions starts June 10
LETHBRIDGE, AB - By the end of June, all Albertans who have already received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can book their second dose before the end of June.With 63.4 per cent of Albertans ha...
Jun 1, 2021
Province announces funding to find unmarked Indigenous graves
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on Monday in support for survivors and loved ones of the Indian residential school system:"Residential schools operated betw...
Jun 1, 2021
Alberta hair salons, restaurant patios to reopen Tuesday as some COVID-19 rules lift
EDMONTON - Albertans can book appointments at barber shops, hair salons and other personal wellness services starting today.Outdoor public gatherings will double to 10 people from five, and restaurant...
Jun 1, 2021
Province looks to improve quality of continuing care
EDMONTON, AB- Following the review of the continuing care system in Alberta, the province will attempt to improve the quality of life for residents in these facilities. The report, discussed by Health...
May 31, 2021
Grizzly believed to have killed Alberta woman is caught and will be euthanized
WATER VALLEY, Alta. - Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers have captured a grizzly bear they say fatally attacked a woman while she went for an evening stroll on her property last week.The g...
May 31, 2021
Two killed in avalanche in Jasper National Park
Parks Canada says two people have died in an avalanche on a mountain popular with climbers near Jasper.A communications officer with Jasper National Park says the slab avalanche occurred this morning ...
May 30, 2021
Two killed in avalanche in Jasper National Park
Parks Canada says two people have died in an avalanche on a mountain popular with climbers near Jasper.A communications officer with Jasper National Park says the slab avalanche occurred this morning ...
May 30, 2021
Hospitalizations down means Stage 2 of reopening set for June 10
Alberta dropped below 500 COVID-19-linked hospitalizations on Saturday, meaning Stage 2 of the province's relaunch plan could begin June 10.That also hinged on reaching the 60 per cent mark for eligib...
May 30, 2021