Alberta

Researcher behind ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry says she has not backed off allegation

EDMONTON, May 21 The Canadian Press - Critics of a researcher whose work helped prompt Alberta's inquiry into anti-oilsands campaigns say she appears to have backed away from one of her main allegatio...

May 21, 2021

More than 500 WestJet employees unionize in Calgary and Vancouver

CALGARY, AB - More than 500 WestJet employees in Vancouver and Calgary announced Friday morning that they have unionized.The airport agents, which include baggage handlers, at Calgary and Vancouver's ...

May 21, 2021

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