Alberta

Alberta leads provinces in charitable donations

Despite high unemployment and a sluggish economy in 2019, ATB Financial says Alberta still led all Canadian provinces when it comes to charitable donations claimed on tax returns.The latest data from ...

Mar 11, 2021

Alberta plans to increase 911 fees in September and change municipal spending

EDMONTON - Albertans could see an increase in the 911 fee on their cellphone bills in September to pay for eventual upgrades to the emergency system that would allow texting for help.A bill called the...

Mar 11, 2021

Invasive zebra mussels getting into Alberta through moss balls

Alberta Environment says people must take action immediately if they have purchased a certain type of moss balls after Jan. 1.Live zebra mussels have been found in moss (Marimo) balls recently importe...

Mar 11, 2021

UCP backbencher proposes higher speed limits for Alberta highways

An MLA with the United Conservative Party feels increasing speed limits on the province's highways would improve the commutes of Albertans without sacrificing safety.Spruce Grove-Stony Plain MLA Searl...

Mar 11, 2021

Vaccine used in Alberta not linked to blood clot issue in Europe: Hinshaw

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there is currently no indication that vaccination from some particular batches of AstraZeneca vaccine has caused blood clots among Albertans. Dr. Deena H...

Andrew Snook Mar 11, 2021

Alberta launches pilot program for rapid testing in schools

Starting in mid-March, rapid COVID-19 tests will be offered at two Calgary schools to help assess rapid on-site testing in schools.Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says more than 100,000 kits will ...

Mar 11, 2021

Red Cross called to assist with COVID outbreak at Drumheller Institution

A federal prison in Alberta has called in the Canadian Red Cross to help deal with a major COVID-19 outbreak.The Correctional Service Canada says on Tuesday there were 63 positive inmate cases at Drum...

Mar 11, 2021

Next step on Alberta pension plan in spring, but no change without referendum: Kenney

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says his government will make a decision this spring on whether to pursue pulling Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan.But Kenney says even if the United Conservative...

Mar 10, 2021

Alberta church charged under Public Health Act for services exceeding capacity

EDMONTON - An Edmonton-area church has been charged for holding services police say defied Alberta public health orders meant to contain the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.The measures restr...

Mar 10, 2021

RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating found human remains at Maskwacis house fire

The RCMP's Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has been called in to help investigate following the discovery of human remains found in a house that burned to the ground near Maskwacis on Mar. 8.Mounties say MCU ...

Mar 10, 2021