Alberta

Alberta adds just 621 new cases of COVID-19

Red Deer's active COVID-19 case count dropped again on Saturday from 523 to 519, a more modest drop than several days this past week, but a drop nonetheless.After hitting a record high active caseload...

May 22, 2021

Albertans urged to take precautions when driving ATVs

With the healthcare system - especially intensive care units - under stress due to COVID-19, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds Albertans to make all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety a priority this lo...

May 21, 2021

Boating Council stresses tips to prevent accidents on the water

May 22-28 is North American Safe Boating Awareness Week.Managed by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), the occasion's goal is to promote safe and responsible boating practices.The CSBC says 16 m...

May 21, 2021

Online access to lotto tickets now open to Albertans

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis has announced Albertans can now purchase lotto tickets online.National and regional tickets can now be purchased at PlayAlberta.ca, according to AGLC, including f...

May 21, 2021

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