Alberta

Kenney says 'reasonable effort' made to follow COVID rules at whiskey dinner

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he and his ministers made every reasonable effort to comply with health rules during a surreptitiously photographed whiskey-drinks dinner on the patio of t...

Jun 3, 2021

WATCH: Dr. Deena Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update Thursday at 3:30

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical officer of health, will be providing her latest update on the provincial COVID-19 situation, Thursday at 3:30.You can watch the press conference belowrd...

Jun 3, 2021

Millions in federal and provincial funding for upgrades to senior housing across Alberta

The Alberta and federal governments are investing $31.9 Million for much-needed repairs and upgrades to seniors and family housing across the province. The capital maintenance and renewal projects hav...

Jun 3, 2021

Residential school survivors can legally reclaim their traditional names for free

The Government of Alberta is making it easier for survivors of residential schools and their families to legally change their names to reflect their Indigenous roots.Indigenous Relations Minister Rick...

Jun 2, 2021

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...

Sheldon Spackman 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