Alberta

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

Anti-racism protest in Lethbridge draws in huge crowd

LETHBRIDGE- Thursday afternoon there were over 900 protesters that gathered in front of Lethbridge City Hall.The peaceful protest grew rapidly with people in a matter of minutes spanning around the bu...

Jun 5, 2020

Actor-comedian Andrew Phung takes exception to Brett Wilson tweet

CALGARY- Actor and comedian Andrew Phung is calling on non-profit agencies to cut ties with W. Brett Wilson after the businessman and philanthropist accused Mayor Naheed Nenshi of playing the race car...

Jun 5, 2020

Second-degree murder charge laid in Calgary chef's death

CALGARY- Police have charged a 26-year-old Calgary man in the death of a longtime chef during an attempted break-and-enter three months ago.Anthony Archie Michel Christian is accused of second-degree ...

Jun 5, 2020