Category Archives: Alberta
AHS granted restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate
CALGARY, AB- Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston has been in hot water recently over his remarks about how he would handle AHS staff if elected in the upcoming civic election.Johnston allegedl...
May 14, 2021
Judge dismisses attempt to quash ‘anti Alberta’ activities inquiry
A judge has dismissed an attempt to quash the United Conservative government's inquiry into whether foreign groups have conspired against Alberta's oil industry.Court of Queen's Bench Justice Karen Ho...
May 14, 2021
Alberta non-profit taking on vaccine hesitancy
An Alberta based non-profit coalition is working to address COVID vaccine hesitancy and increase uptake.'19 to Zero' was part of a virtual town hall Tuesday for residents in Stettler County, Stettler,...
May 14, 2021
Ontario man arrested for sexually assaulting youth he met online
EDMONTON - A cross-Canada investigation between ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit and the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) has led to charges against a St. Catharines, Ont. man, and polic...
May 14, 2021
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