Alberta

Alberta COVID-19 update for May 17

Alberta Health officials have released Sunday's update regarding the COVID-19 update in the province. Officials say Alberta's COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain low with 57 people currently in hosp...

May 17, 2020

Alberta's Fair Deal Report finished, but won't be released until pandemic subsides

EDMONTON - A panel exploring Alberta's role in Confederation is complete, but the government says it won't be released to the public until after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over.Premier Jaso...

May 16, 2020

60 Albertans remain in hospital for COVID-19

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Alberta remains low as of Saturday with 60 people currently in hospital, eight of whom are in intensive care. In total, 5,377 Albertans have recovered from C...

May 16, 2020

4-H charity animal auctions support local causes

COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings mean 4-H members are doing annual project Achievement events differently. By moving sales online, they're opening the doors to even more Albertans supporting...

May 16, 2020

Alberta increases outdoor gathering limit to 50 people

The number of people allowed to gather in outdoor settings in Alberta has gone up just in time for the May Long Weekend. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said during her daily briefing on Friday that the outdoor gat...

May 15, 2020

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 15

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 15, 2020

Know before you go: put safety first this Victoria Day weekend

The provincial government is encouraging all Albertans to follow public health guidelines and take extra steps to keep themselves and members of their household safe as they head out to provincial par...

May 15, 2020

Reassurances emerge after second oilsands mine work camp outbreak

CALGARY - Observers say the second outbreak of COVID-19 at an oilsands mine work camp in northern Alberta is concerning but the industry is dealing with the risk in an appropriate way.Oilsands analyst...

May 15, 2020

Hinshaw says gradual openings in COVID-19 hotspots are necessary

After yesterday's announcement that Brooks and Calgary will undergo a more gradual relaunch from the COVID-19 pandemic than the rest of the province, Alberta's chief medical officer said she heard man...

May 14, 2020

Learn to stop the spread during Invasive Species Awareness Week

Albertans are encouraged to learn how they can contain certain species not healthy for the local biome during what is Canada's second annual Invasive Species Awareness Week.The week runs from runs May...

May 14, 2020