Alberta

AHS picks laundry service provider

Alberta Health Services has chosen K-Bro Linen Systems as its province-wide laundry services provider.AHS says that by fully contracting out laundry services significant ongoing operating savings will...

Apr 27, 2021

Alberta to cut surgeries up to 30 per cent in Edmonton, Calgary, North zones

EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services says it will reduce scheduled surgical activity up to 30 per cent in the Edmonton, Calgary and North zones due to rising COVID-19 case numbers.The province says it w...

Apr 27, 2021

Alberta Open Farm Days set for Aug 14-15

Farmers, ranchers and agri-tourism operators across the province will welcome their rural and urban neighbours to their homesteads for Alberta Open Farm Days on Aug. 14 and 15. Registration is now ope...

Apr 27, 2021

ATA calls for immediate action to address COVID-19 in schools

The president of the Alberta Teachers' Association says more need to be done to protect Alberta's students and school staff from COVID-19.Jason Schilling says that with only about 45 days remaining in...

Apr 27, 2021

Red Deer surpasses 700 active COVID-19 cases

The record number of active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer continues to rise. Tuesday's numbers from the province show 709 active cases in the city, up 26 from Monday. Recoveries are up 24 to 3,381 as the...

Apr 27, 2021

Surge in visits leads to user fee for popular Kananaskis Country

KANANASKIS, Alta. - Albertans hoping to escape to a popular provincial recreation area in the Rockies during the COVID-19 pandemic will soon have to pay for the privilege. Kananaskis Country, which is...

Apr 27, 2021

NDP calls for 10 days of paid sick leave to reduce COVID-19 spread

Alberta's NDP is proposing up to 10 days of paid sick leave for workers who need to stay home to care for themselves or a dependent.The party says people shouldn't have to choose between their paycheq...

Andrew Snook Apr 27, 2021

Province renews program recognizing excellence in safe trucking

Alberta's government has signed a memorandum of understanding to renew a program that promotes safety excellence in the province's commercial trucking industry.The Partners in Compliance (PIC) program...

Apr 27, 2021

Alberta man accused of entering U.S. in kayak, running from border officer

MISSOULA, Mont. - An Alberta man is awaiting a next court date in Montana after he was detained by American authorities for allegedly crossing the border in a kayak. The U.S. Department of Justice say...

Apr 27, 2021

Federal Court of Appeal upholds Alberta right to turn-off-the-taps legislation

OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that Alberta has the right to control the amount and destination of oil and other fuels flowing through its pipelines.The decision is a victory for the p...

Apr 27, 2021