Alberta

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

Metis Nation of Alberta taking province to court over refusal to discuss consultation policy

The Mtis Nation of Alberta is taking the provincial government to court over what it says is negotiating in bad faith on a consultation agreement."We feel we have no option," said Audrey Poitras of th...

Jun 14, 2021

Registration for Alberta's vaccine lottery now open

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta's vaccine lottery is a creative way to encourage Albertans who haven't yet been vaccinated to take the plunge.Three prizes of $1 million will be awarded."Starting tod...

Andrew Snook Jun 14, 2021

Alberta launches COVID vaccine lottery with million-dollar prizes to encourage uptake

EDMONTON - Alberta is launching a multimillion-dollar lottery in a bid to encourage more residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Premier Jason Kenney unveiled some details of the "Open for Summer Vaccine...

Jun 12, 2021

Red Deer adds one COVID-19 case, down to 119 active

Red Deer's active COVID-19 case count is down another 18 in the last day to 119, the lowest total since March 20.After hitting a record high active caseload of 911 on May 8 (five Saturdays ago), the a...

Jun 12, 2021

Feds grant travel exemption for Calgary Stampede competitors, visitors, staff

CALGARY - People heading to the Calgary Stampede from abroad have been given the green light from the federal government to cross the border.Premier Jason Kenney is celebrating the fact that performer...

Jun 11, 2021

Alberta announces new measures to take on hate crimes

The provincial government says the new Alberta Security Infrastructure Program will help protect targets of hate-motivated crime with funding for security upgrades.Starting this fall, religious and et...

Jun 11, 2021