Alberta

Alberta introduces bill to protect business tenants from eviction during COVID

EDMONTON - Alberta has proposed legislation to stop business tenants from being evicted during the economic slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Economic Development Minister Tanya Fir says the bill ...

Jun 16, 2020

Second rare grizzly bear spotted in Banff National Park by Calgary family

BANFF, Alta. - A second rare grizzly bear has been spotted in Banff National Park. Earlier this spring, an unusual white grizzly bear was revealed publicly after it was seen by a Banff family alo...

Jun 16, 2020

Alberta relaunches Open Farm Days

This year's edition of Open Farm Days will take place August 15 and 16 across the province."Albertans, now more than ever, are interested in exploring and learning more about Alberta grown food and th...

Jun 16, 2020

Lethbridge city council backs Brier bid

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge City Council has approved the funding for the bid of hosting the Brier Curling Tournament in 2022.With a vote of 7-2, the city will give $1 million to submit the bid to see ...

Jun 16, 2020

Plans being finalized for ‘exhaustive search’ in Marshal Iwaasa disappearance

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police continue to search for Marshal Iwaasa. The 26-year-old Alberta man was last seen by his family in Lethbridge on November 17. READ MORE: Police, family and friends co...

Jun 15, 2020

State of public health emergency over in Alberta

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Monday that Alberta's state of public emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has expired. "We've come a long way since the state of emergency was declar...

Jun 15, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for June 15

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 15, 2020

Alberta childcare centres need more help from province: NDP Critic

An NDP MLA from Edmonton says it'll take more than just allowing them to re-open to help ensure the long-term viability of childcare centres in Alberta. Rakhi Pancholi says it's important to understan...

Jun 15, 2020

Motor vehicle services, including registrations, unavailable to Albertans June 19-22

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans will be unable to access motor vehicle services from this weekend.These services include things like vehicle registrations and driver's license renewals, among others.The te...

Jun 15, 2020

Alberta Safeway workers could strike over failing talks with parent company

The union representing Canada Safeway workers in Alberta says it is consulting with its members about a possible strike vote.The contract between Sobeys, which owns the grocery store chain, and its 8,...

Jun 14, 2020