Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta with more than 500 active COVID-19 cases
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Alberta is back above the 500-mark. The province confirmed 46 new cases of the virus on Friday out of about 9,000 tests done over the past 24 hours. The number o...
Jun 19, 2020
Alberta shares COVID-19 update for June 19
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...
Jun 19, 2020
Some doctors call for mandatory mask use in Alberta to prevent spread of COVID-19
CALGARY - A group of Alberta doctors and scientists is calling for the mandatory use of masks in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds and on public transit.The group, which has a campaign cal...
Jun 19, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw among Alberta public servants recognized for leadership
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is among the public service leaders who've been honoured with Premier's Public Service Awards.In a release, the provincial government says these awards were p...
Jun 19, 2020
Alberta helping overnight camps that can't open this year
Overnight camps for kids won't open in Alberta in 2020, but the provincial government says it is making things easier so they can be ready for 2021.The province is offering a one-time grant to help wi...
Jun 19, 2020
Either you love Canada or you don't: Kenney rebukes separatists
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is delivering a sharp rebuke to would-be Alberta separatists by saying "either you love your country or you don't." Kenney says he understands frustrations&nb...
Jun 19, 2020
Alberta announces funding for municipal infrastructure projects
The provincial government has awarded $200 million in grants to municipalities across the province to upgrade local bridges, roads and community airports and make improvements to water supply and trea...
Jun 19, 2020
Body of third drowning victim found in southern Alberta river
SPRING COULEE - RCMP in southern Alberta say the body of the third victim of a drowning in the St. Mary River has been found. Police say the 17-year-old girl's body was recovered Thursday afternoon. O...
Jun 18, 2020
New Olds College brew shares ingredients' story 'from field to glass'
Olds College Brewery has announced the launch of Barley Trail, the College's first traceable beer using blockchain technology and barley grown on the Olds College Smart Farm. The project, aptly named ...
Jun 18, 2020
Kenney, NDP trade barbs on pitch for Alberta to quit CPP, build own pension plan
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says having the province quit the Canada Pension Plan is a massive money-losing proposition and that Premier Jason Kenney is pursuing it out of spite against his nemesi...
Jun 18, 2020