Alberta

Alberta health-care workers walk off job to protest cuts during pandemic

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says front-line hospital workers have walked off the job this morning in locations across the province. Over 50 people have hit the picket line this morning a...

Oct 26, 2020

Cenovus to buy Husky Energy, company will remain in Alberta

CALGARY -- Cenovus Energy Inc. will buy Husky Energy Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at $23.6 billion, the Calgary-based companies said Sunday in a joint announcement.The merged Cenovus Energy...

Oct 25, 2020

AHS issues request for proposals for laundry services

Alberta Health Services has issued a request for proposal for third-party providers that want to take over laundry services across the province.Earlier this month, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announ...

Oct 23, 2020

Provincial, federal governments reach caribou conservation deal

EDMONTON, AB - The governments of Canada and Alberta have entered into a conservation agreement to help protect woodland caribou in the province.Due to habitat changes and increased predation, Alberta...

Oct 23, 2020

Alberta lifting cap on crude oil production by year’s end

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government is lifting oil production limits by the end of this year.The province says this will allow producers to utilize available pipeline capacity and create jobs. While...

Oct 23, 2020

Alberta Restorative Justice Conference moving online this year

An event aimed at promoting restorative justice efforts in Alberta is set to take place online next month.The annual Alberta Restorative Justice Conference will be held virtually on Nov. 19 and 20. Je...

Oct 22, 2020

Alberta going back to privatized driver testing

Alberta is going back to privatized testing for passenger drivers licences.Transportation Ric McIver announced Thursday that starting on Dec. 1, Albertans can book driver exams for Class 4, 5, and 6 l...

Oct 22, 2020

Alberta to lead new COVID-19 pilot program for international travellers

CALGARY, AB - The province is taking part in a pilot program for safe travel amid the pandemic.The Alberta and federal governments will test an alternative to the current COVID-19 14-day quarantine re...

Oct 22, 2020

Alberta premier tests negative for COVID-19 but will isolate for a week

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has tested negative for COVID-19 but will continue to isolate at home after one of his cabinet ministers tested positive.Kenney says in a statement he is feelin...

Oct 22, 2020

Central Alberta couple busted for drug trafficking

On Sept. 30, the RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) entered into an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in the town of Linden. As a result, 38-year-old Mandy...

Oct 22, 2020