Alberta

$6.3 million announced to improve green construction practices in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government is pumping funding into the province to allow for research into green and energy-efficient construction.Minister of Economic Development Mlanie Joly announced g...

Sep 04, 2020

Alberta updating guidelines for continuing care facilities, casinos

As daily new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta continue to be in the triple digits, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced changes to the public health guidance on casinos and racing entertainment centres and continu...

Josh Hall Sep 03, 2020

Active cases of COVID-19 up regionally and provincially

Alberta confirmed 130 new cases in its Thursday update and now has a total of 14,310 cases over the course of the pandemic. The province now has 1,415 active cases, up 12 from Wednesday, and 12,653 re...

Sep 03, 2020

Maskwacis teen singer takes centre stage in NHL's Edmonton bubble

For 14-year-old Kiya Bruno and her family, Tuesday night was another special one.A recorded rendition of O'Canada sung by Bruno in Cree and English was played prior to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs mat...

Sep 03, 2020

Medicine Hat High School to discontinue Mohawks, Kwahommies names

MEDICINE HAT, AB - For decades, the 'Mohawks' and 'Kwahommies' names have been synonymous with Medicine Hat High School's sports programs.On Thursday, Medicine Hat High School announced it will be dis...

Sep 03, 2020

Trial date set in connection to Alberta gas station assault

MEDICINE HAT, AB - A man facing an assault charge in connection to a feud between two rival gas stations has pleaded not guilty with a trial set for next month.Anwar Kamaran, 44, was charged with one ...

Sep 03, 2020

Push on for Alberta bottle depots to accept cannabis containers for refunds

EDMONTON - The group that oversees bottle depots in Alberta says people should be allowed to drop off cannabis containers and get a small refund just as they do for bottles and cans.The Alberta Bottle...

Sep 03, 2020

Alberta police allege 3-D printer used to manufacture gun parts

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man is facing numerous charges in relation to allegations he created prohibited gun parts utilizing a 3-D printing machine in what Alberta law enforcement officials are c...

Sep 03, 2020

Hinshaw: Recommendations based on overall health of all Albertans

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says easing distancing restrictions in the classroom is a widely-used practice in other provinces and countries as students return to schools this week.Dr. De...

Sep 03, 2020

New partnership promises economic opportunity for Métis region

CALGARY - A newly formed partnership aims to allow for a collaborative exploration of economic opportunities within the Mtis Homeland in Southern Alberta.Calgary-based Steel River Group Inc. announced...

Sep 02, 2020