Alberta

Phase two of Alberta’s relaunch from COVID-19 could come sooner than later

EDMONTON - Alberta's top doctor says the second phase of the province's relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could happen ahead of schedule.Chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says new cases o...

Jun 3, 2020

Alberta down to 344 active COVID-19 cases

A total of 6,587 people in Alberta that contracted COVID-19 have now recovered. There remain 344 active cases in the province, according to Wednesday's update from Dr. Deena Hinshaw. That's 33 less th...

Jun 3, 2020

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for June 3

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 3, 2020

Alberta NDP calls on United Conservative government to consult on provincial parks

EDMONTON - The Alberta Opposition is calling on the government to hold virtual public hearings on a plan to remove dozens of parks and recreation sites from the provincial system.NDP environment criti...

Jun 3, 2020

Province announces plan for 'standing up for law-abiding gun owners'

Premier Jason Kenney took straight aim at the federal government while announcing new provincial measures intended to support law-abiding Alberta gun owners. "While some people in faraway places like ...

Jun 3, 2020

Don't allow your farm equipment to tangle with overhead power lines

CALGARY, AB. -- As it provides roughly 60 per cent of electricity distribution to Albertans in over 200 communities, Fortis-Alberta is concerned about the safety of those customers...particularly farm...

Jun 3, 2020

Alberta bill seeks to ban youth vaping

EDMONTON - Alberta is planning to bring in new legislation on vaping that would include a ban on anyone under the age of 18 from using e-cigarettes.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says there is mounting...

Jun 3, 2020

Edmonton's top cop weighs in on death of George Floyd

EDMONTON- The chief of the Edmonton Police Service is calling the death of George Floyd unwanted and criminal.In a video statement, Chief Dale McFee says systemic racism is all inclusive and affects t...

Jun 3, 2020

Olds College Smart Farm receives $5.1 million for Smart Ag Research Program

OLDS- The Olds College Smart Farm has received $5.1 million in federal and industry funding toward its Smart Agriculture Applied Research Program.The program aims to address the challenges and enhance...

Jun 3, 2020

Kootenay MLAs call out anti-Albertan attitudes in southeastern B.C.

CRANBROOK, B.C. - MLAs in southeastern BC are calling out anti-Albertan behavior in their ridings.Kootenay-East MLA Tom Shypitka and Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok are responding to repo...

Jun 2, 2020