Alberta

Alberta challenged by dueling narratives over COVID-19: Hinshaw

EDMONTON - The province's top doctor says Alberta is facing a challenge of dealing with polarizing narratives when it comes to COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the narratives "on the one hand say we n...

Oct 26, 2020

Alberta politicians in contact with COVID-19-infected minister test negative

EDMONTON - All of the Alberta politicians who came into contact with a provincial cabinet minister infected with COVID-19 have tested negative for the virus.Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard tes...

Oct 26, 2020

Alberta to limit temporary foreign worker program to save jobs for Albertans

EDMONTON - The Alberta government is hoping to get more Albertans employed by moving to limit the number and type of temporary foreign workers it allows into the province.Labour and Immigration Minist...

Oct 26, 2020

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