Alberta

Alberta introduces bill to put deadlines on energy project approvals

EDMONTON - Alberta is introducing legislation to allow the government to set maximum time limits on approvals for energy projects.Energy Minister Sonya Savage says that a review of the system has show...

May 27, 2020

Possible case of MIS-C in Alberta: Hinshaw

Alberta's chief medical health officer says an investigation is underway into a possible case of Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said during h...

May 27, 2020

Alberta records first tornado of the year

Alberta's first tornado of the year has been confirmed near the community of Mossleigh, about 90 kilometres southeast of Calgary.Environment Canada says a landspout tornado touched down just after 10 ...

May 27, 2020

Alberta can't afford second wave of COVID-19: Kenney

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in reducing the spread of COVID-19, but it has come at a staggering financial cost that the province cannot afford to repe...

May 27, 2020

Active COVID-19 cases in Alberta at two-month low

There are now just 679 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta.That's the fewest since March 30, according to Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health. The number of COVID-19 recoverie...

May 27, 2020

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 27

Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...

May 27, 2020

Lethbridge martial arts centre reopening early

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lee Mein, owner of the Canadian Martial Arts Centre (CMAC) in Lethbridge is opening up shop again in light of Stage 1 of the COVID-19 relaunch.Mein, father of Canadian Professional MMA...

May 27, 2020

Auditor general will examine Alberta's COVID-19 response

Alberta's auditor general will probe the province's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Doug Wylie said he has received numerous inquiries from Albertans and MLAs on the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, and co...

May 27, 2020

Driver charged in Smoky Lake school bus crash

SMOKY LAKE- The driver of a school bus involved in a collision with a crane last December has been charged with careless driving.The crash happened near Smoky Lake on Highway 28.One youth suffered ser...

May 27, 2020

Alberta legislature returns Wednesday for spring sitting

EDMONTON - Alberta politicians are heading back to the legislature this week and will sit until late July.The house will be debating 10 bills while continuing physical distancing and dealing with the ...

May 26, 2020