Alberta

AHS reinstating parking fees

Alberta Health Services says it is reinstating parking fees as part of the province's "return to normal business" from the COVID-19 pandemic. Parking fees will be reinstated for employees on August 31...

Aug 13, 2020

Lethbridge's supervised consumption site closing, temporary overdose prevention site opening

LETHBRIDGE, AB - In just a matter of weeks, ARCHES will no longer be providing supervised consumption services in Lethbridge.A letter was recently sent out to neighbouring businesses informing them th...

Aug 13, 2020

Hinshaw recommends COVID-19 testing for school staff as Alberta records 121 new cases

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is recommending all teachers and school staff be tested for COVID-19 before returning to school and then regularly through the school year. Dr. Deena Hinshaw ...

Aug 12, 2020

Three family members drown at Crescent Falls west of Nordegg

Tragedy in west central Alberta last night as three adults died after being swept into the water at Crescent Falls west of Nordegg. Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services was attempting to rescue th...

Aug 12, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for August 12

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...

Aug 12, 2020

Federal funding to support Alberta’s plant-based food sector

LEDUC, AB - The federal government has announced a significant funding boost for Alberta's plant-based food sector.$2.6 million is going to the Food Processing Development Centre in Leduc. The governm...

Aug 12, 2020

Lloydminster couple wins $170,000 in LOTTO 6/49

Larry and Gloria Lewis are basking in a $170,000 windfall after matching five of the six winning numbers and the bonus number on the April 11 LOTTO 6/49 draw.The couple found out about their win a few...

Aug 12, 2020

Feds, province announce funding for eight regional infrastructure projects

WAINWRIGHT - The governments of Canada and Alberta have announced funding for eight projects in Central Alberta to support people's health and well-being, and strengthen local economies.In the Municip...

Aug 11, 2020

Alberta Equine Partners take action for those facing financial distress

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Alberta's Equestrian Federation (AEF) is taking pro-active action to ensure horses are cared for during the coming winter months. It's estimated Alberta is home to 33 per cent of Ca...

Aug 11, 2020

$4.5 million going towards mental health treatment for Alberta first responders

EDMONTON, AB- Alberta firefighters, police officers, paramedics, sheriffs, corrections officers and emergency health-care workers will soon be able to receive mental health supports to manage post-tra...

Aug 11, 2020