Alberta

All Albertans now eligible for COVID-19 testing: Hinshaw

COVID-19 testing eligibility in Alberta is being expanded to include anyone in Alberta whether they have symptoms or not. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says that starting Friday, r...

May 29, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for May 29

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 29, 2020

Free non-medical masks available at Alberta drive-thrus

The next time you head out for a double-double, Big Mac or Teen Burger you'll also be able to get your hands on non-medical face masks.Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Friday morning th...

May 29, 2020

Six-year-old St. Albert girl uninjured after car backs over her

ST. ALBERT- A six-year-old girl was not hurt after she was run over by a car in a driveway.RCMP say the girl was riding her scooter on a sidewalk Wednesday when she stopped at the end of a driveway an...

May 29, 2020

Drugs, firearms seized in arrest of Grande Prairie men

GRANDE PRAIRIE- RCMP say a lengthy investigation has ended with the arrest of two city men and a sizable seizure of drugs and weapons.Mounties say that a months-long operation ended on May 22 when sea...

May 29, 2020

Alberta's economy projected to shrink by 6.8 per cent this year: report

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It may not come as a surprise to anyone at this point, but the COVID-19 pandemic will have long-lasting impacts on the Canadian economy.According to a new report from the Conference B...

May 28, 2020

NDP warn of financial woes for Alberta's post-secondary institutions

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial opposition's advanced education critic is warning of dire circumstances ahead for Alberta's post-secondary institutions dealing with multiple financial challenges.The NDP...

May 28, 2020

Bill introduced to create greater “choice in education” in Alberta

EDMONTON - The Alberta government is proposing to change the rules on charter schools and home-schooling.The proposed Choice in Education Act would allow a group seeking to establish a new charter sch...

May 28, 2020

29 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta

Another 54 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19, according to Thursday's updated numbers from Alberta Health, bringing the total to 6,160.There are now just 652 active cases in the province, 27 fewe...

May 28, 2020

Alberta eases restrictions on sale of home-prepared foods

EDMONTON - The Alberta government is changing provincial regulations to allow for sale of low-risk, home-prepared foods without the need for permits or inspections.Foods such as baked goods, jams, can...

May 28, 2020