Alberta

Alberta makes masks mandatory for Grade 4-12 students, staff

EDMONTON - Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has announced that mask wearing will be mandatory for all Grade 4-12 students in the province, as well as school staff and bus drivers, when clas...

Aug 4, 2020

Alberta, Ottawa sign deal that reduces oilsands environmental monitoring

EDMONTON - Alberta has signed an agreement with the federal government that makes major cuts to environmental monitoring of the oilsands. The deal, a copy of which has been obtained by The Canadian Pr...

Aug 4, 2020

Alberta to share update on return to school plan

Alberta's chief medical officer of health and education minister are set to "provide an update on public health measures being taken for a safe return to school," the province said in a media release ...

Aug 3, 2020

‘I wish I stopped him:’ Woman recounts drowning incident along South Saskatchewan River

MEDICINE HAT AB- It was a Saturday evening, one etched in a desperate search and the tragic loss of a 31-year-old man. The incident has left a Medicine Hat woman grieving and wondering if she could ha...

Aug 3, 2020

Distribution program ends with Alberta giving out 40 million masks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has given out 40-million non-medical face masks across the province.The government teamed up with 700 A&W, McDonald's, and Tim Horton's drive-thrus aroun...

Aug 3, 2020

‘Don’t be a flicking idiot;’ Campaign urges people to think twice before tossing cigarette butts

MEDICINE HAT, AB - They may be small in size, but they can ignite significant blazes which is why the Medicine Hat Fire Department has launched a new campaign boldly called 'Don't Be a Flicking Idiot,...

Aug 2, 2020

Central zone adds 53 active COVID-19 cases, one death

Alberta reported another 127 cases of COVID-19 on Friday to bring the total number to 10,843.The number of active cases in the province is down to 1,386, from 1,408 on Thursday. Recoveries are up by 1...

Jul 31, 2020

Drugs seized in stolen vehicle stop near Nordegg

Two people from Sherwood Park are facing multiple charges after RCMP seized drugs from a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop near Nordegg this month.On July 18, at approximately 6 p.m., Blackfalds In...

Jul 31, 2020

Alberta creates scholarship for Canada’s Armed Forces and their immediate families

The provincial government says a newly created post-secondary award supports Alberta's veterans as they transition from service to new careers.The Alex Decoteau Award of Honour recognizes the sacrific...

Jul 31, 2020

Have fun but stay vigilant this long weekend: Hinshaw

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is encouraging people to get out and enjoy the August Long Weekend, but don't forget about following public health guidelines."We must keep in mind that after...

Jul 31, 2020