Alberta

Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch

EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch. The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nat...

Jun 8, 2020

Free face masks at fast food chains in Alberta now available

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly 600 A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons locations across the province are now distributing free non-medical face masks.The province announced late last month that it would be p...

Jun 8, 2020

Many areas of Alberta left in the dark Sunday afternoon

Power outages were reported Sunday afternoon in various parts of the province, including Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat.The City of Red Deer, which operates its own system, s...

Jun 7, 2020

Province commits money to help Alberta's beekeepers

The Government of Alberta, with help from Ottawa, says it will support the province's beekeepers during COVID-19 by providing $1 million in aid.The Agriculture and Forestry ministry is introducing the...

Jun 7, 2020

Active COVID-19 cases up in Alberta for first time since end of April

For the first time since April 30, there is an increase in active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta.The province confirmed 40 new cases overnight, with active cases rising by eight from 328 to 336. There w...

Jun 6, 2020

Government looks to strengthen rights of patients

Proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act will strengthen patient rights and ensure those rights are respected while patients receive needed care.Bill 17, the Mental Health Amendment Act, proposes ...

Jun 5, 2020

Alberta confirms seven new COVID-19 cases

It's the lowest single-day increase since the early onset of the pandemic.Out of 6,624 new test results, Alberta confirmed just seven new cases of COVID-19 on Friday for a total of 7,098."Today's numb...

Jun 5, 2020

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for June 5

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...

Jun 5, 2020

Education Minister blasts school districts for not inviting MLAs to grad events

Alberta's Education Minister is being accused of bullying after criticizing school districts for not inviting MLAs to graduation events. "It has come to my attention that some school divisions have no...

Jun 5, 2020

Alberta announces plan for supporting small business during relaunch

The Alberta government is lending a hand to small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat or reopen.Premier Jason Kenney announced the province will offer one-time relaunch payments of u...

Jun 5, 2020