Alberta

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

Premier self-isolating after minister's positive COVID-19 test

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is isolating at home after one of his cabinet ministers tested positive for COVID-19.A spokesman for Kenney said the premier went into self-isolation Wednesday ...

Oct 21, 2020

Alberta expanding power, status for First Nations police

EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced proposed changes to the province's Police Act which would expand the powers of First Nations police forces.The changes are part of a number of proposed...

Oct 21, 2020

Advisers suggest Alberta students not learn about residential schools before Grade 4

EDMONTON - A leaked draft of proposed Alberta curriculum changes suggests the legacy of residential schools is too upsetting to be taught to young children, but the chairman of the Truth and Reconcili...

Oct 21, 2020