Alberta

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

Alberta updates COVID-19 numbers for Aug. 11

Alberta announced 85 new cases on Tuesday and now has a total of 11,772 cases. Of those, 10,552 are recovered, an increase of 168 and 1,004 are active, a drop of 86.The province completed 7,057 COVID-...

Aug 11, 2020

Alberta RCMP rolls out new tool to report crime online

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial RCMP has launched a new tool to report crimes online.The new initiative will let Albertans report select property crimes online, with the RCMP saying this is to ensure re...

Aug 11, 2020