Alberta

Alberta’s health and life sciences sector gets federal funding boost

More than $5.5 million in federal funding through Western Economic Diversification Canada has been announced to help Alberta firms introduce new health and medical products for market. In a release, t...

Dec 18, 2020

Province updates fisheries regulations

The provincial government says Alberta is improving the way it manages its freshwater fisheries to reduce red tape and better support world-class fishing experiences.In a release, the province says am...

Dec 18, 2020

Alberta celebrates 70 years being “Rat-free”

This year marks 70 years of Alberta's Rat Control Program. Started in 1950, the program ensures Albertans are safe from the environmental and economic destruction rats cause (chewing through crops, fo...

Dec 18, 2020

Alberta RCMP to launch new money laundering teams

EDMONTON, AB - RCMP forces in several provinces will soon be equipped with teams to fight high-profile money laundering and identify proceeds of crime.The federal government is investing $98.9-million...

Dec 18, 2020

Provincial help services available 24/7 over the holidays

The provincial government says essential services will be available at any time, day or night, during the holiday season to anyone who needs support."It's important Albertans know help is always avail...

Dec 17, 2020

Shandro says Edmonton field hospital to be ready by January, used as last resort

EDMONTON - A new field hospital being set up on Edmonton's University of Alberta campus will be operational by January, but Health Minister Tyler Shandro says it remains a last-ditch contingency.Shand...

Dec 17, 2020

Ottawa announces $185 million to help Albertans re-enter the workforce

EDMONTON - The federal government is giving support to Albertans to help them develop the skills needed to find jobs.Federal Minister of Employment and Workforce Development Carla Qualtrough announced...

Dec 16, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw says COVID-19 vaccines safe and effective

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is insisting that the COVID-19 vaccine now beind delivered in the province is safe despite the short amount of time it took to develop and approve.Dr. Deena H...

Dec 16, 2020

Maskwacis RCMP investigating woman's death

RCMP in Maskwacis are investigating the sudden death of a 47-year-old woman that occurred last week.It was at about at 1:51 p.m. on Dec. 9 when officers responded to assist EMS at a call for service o...

Dec 16, 2020

Treaty Six First Nations sign agreement with Alberta government

The Alberta government and Treaty Six First Nations have signed a historic agreement that the government says will benefit all people living in central Alberta.The Alberta-Confederacy of Treaty Six Fi...

Dec 16, 2020