Alberta

Province removes physical distancing rules from classrooms

One of the rules initially set in place for Alberta's return to class plan has been lifted. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, quietly signed a health order over the weekend...

Aug 31, 2020

Active COVID cases down in Central Zone, up most other places

Alberta is reporting 158 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. This brings the total number of coronavirus cases identified in the province so far to 13,476 including 1,185 that are currently active - up 2...

Sheldon Spackman Aug 28, 2020

Province says schools should have PPE by end of day Friday

With less than a week to go before most of the province's students return to class for another school year, the Alberta government has announced an update regarding the shipment of previously promised...

Aug 28, 2020

Oilers Foundation announces winning ticket number for Aug. 7 50/50

The Edmonton Oilers Foundation has finally announced a winning ticket number for its August 7 50/50 draw.The draw, which took place the day of the Oilers final NHL qualifying round game versus Chicago...

Aug 28, 2020

One year ban possible from WestJet for refusal to wear mask

CALGARY - The WestJet Group is implementing a strict new policy to ensure passengers wear a mask on its flights including the possibility of being denied travel for a year if they refuse.The airline i...

Aug 28, 2020

Province announces grant to help victims of Beirut explosion

Alberta is joining efforts to help victims of the Beirut explosion with a $500,000 grant to the Canadian Red Cross.The grant will mean every donation Albertans make to the Canadian Red Cross will be m...

Aug 28, 2020

Hinshaw talks school re-entry as active cases drop slightly

The overall number of active COVID-19 cases went down in Alberta on Thursday.The province is now reporting 1,158 active cases, a decline of 18 from a day ago. However, Alberta Health did confirm 108 n...

Aug 27, 2020

Alberta builds stronger softwood lumber case

A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel responsible for reviewing the softwood lumber dispute with the United States has released its final report with findings highly favourable to Canada.According to...

Aug 27, 2020

COVID-19, oil price crash have devastating impact on Alberta's finances

COVID-19 and the recent collapse in oil prices are being blamed for what is described as a historic deficit in Alberta.On Thursday, the government released its first quarter report for 2020-21, and it...

Aug 27, 2020

Hon. Salma Lakhani Installed as 19th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

OTTAWA, ON- The Honourable Salma Lakhani began her tenure as Her Majesty the Queen's representative in Alberta, during a formal installation at the Alberta Legislature.In her remarks during the ceremo...

Aug 27, 2020