Category Archives: Alberta
Kenney distances himself from caucus vote to turf dissidents with 'personal agendas'
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is distancing himself from a decision to expel two members from his United Conservative caucus.But he says the decision affirms confidence of the caucus in his ...
May 14, 2021
Alberta announces $2M grant program for live music events
The provincial government says a new $2 million grant program will help Alberta's live music professionals through the pandemic and help venues find creative solutions to support musicians.The Stabili...
May 14, 2021
Chief Mountain border crossing remains closed due to COVID-19
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers that the seasonal Chief Mountain, Alberta border crossing (AB Hwy 6) will remain closed until further notice.The Chief Mountain port of...
May 13, 2021
Two UCP members kicked out of caucus after challenging Kenney's leadership
EDMONTON - Members of Premier Jason Kenney's United Conservative Party caucus have voted to turf two of their own for challenging the leader.Backbencher Todd Loewen was ejected Thursday night after pu...
May 13, 2021
Province now requires medical exception letter for those unable to wear a mask
The Alberta Government is making changes to the mask exemption rules in the province.Chief Medical Health Officer Doctor Deena Hinshaw says to help prevent spread and to ensure people are masking appr...
May 13, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for May 13
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 13, 2021
Man linked to B.C. and Alberta charged after woman's body found in national park
LAKE COUNTRY, B.C. - A charge of second-degree murder has been laid against a 41-year-old man following the recent discovery of a woman's body in Kootenay National Park in southeastern B.C.A statement...
May 13, 2021
$8.7M announced to rebuild Waterton campground destroyed by fire
WATERTON LAKES, AB - Much of Waterton Lakes National Park was devastated by a significant wildfire four years ago and the rebuilding effort continues.Federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Jo...
May 13, 2021
'We did not unite around blind loyalty to one man': Kenney faces internal call to quit
Simmering internal discontent within Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's United Conservative caucus has now boiled over into an open challenge to his leadership.Senior backbench member Todd Loewen, in a le...
May 13, 2021
Edmonton women team up to help Albertans find COVID vaccination appointments
Two Edmonton women have teamed up to help their fellow Albertans find open appointments to book their COVID-19 vaccinations.Janaya Matheson and Sarah Mackey, initially strangers to each other, each be...
May 12, 2021