Alberta

New Alberta advocate appointed to Washington office

The Alberta government has announced a new senior representative in Washington, D.C. to advance the province's interests in the U.S. capital for the development of an integrated North American energy ...

Apr 24, 2020

WATCH: Dr. Hinshaw gives latest COVID-19 update

Alberta's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, will share new COVID-19 numbers at 3:30 (April 24).rdnewsNOW will update our website once the numbers are available.The livestream can be ...

Apr 24, 2020

WATCH: Health Minister Shandro announces changes expected to enhance rural health care

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro made a number of announcements Friday afternoon that he says will strengthen the recruitment and retention of rural doctors.Chief among the changes is an abolishm...

Apr 24, 2020 Health Minister Tyler Shandro (Gov't of Alberta livestream)

WATCH: Premier Kenney announces actions to support economy and energy sector

Premier Jason Kenney announced today Alberta's Site Rehabilitation Plan, an initiative that will put 5,300 Albertans to work remediating wells, pipelines, and oil and gas sites.The program will launch...

Apr 24, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Mass gathering restrictions apply to all summer events: Hinshaw

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says restrictions on mass gatherings apply to all summer festivals and events in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw made the announcement during her daily media b...

Apr 23, 2020

2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled due to COVID-19

CALGARY, AB - One of the largest annual events in Alberta will not be taking place this summer.President Bill Gray said it was a difficult decision, but due to the province's ban on mass gatherings, t...

Apr 23, 2020 Attendees at the Calgary Stampede on July 5th, 2019. (Supplied by Bill Marsh / Calgary Stampede)

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for April 23

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...

Apr 23, 2020

Irricana arrested for online child exploitation

ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit and Beiseker RCMP have charged a 47-year-old man with online child exploitation offences.Karl Schackwidt was arrested Wednesday and his home in Irricana ...

Apr 23, 2020

Edmonton under consideration as possible NHL hub during pandemic

EDMONTON, AB - Edmonton is under consideration by the NHL as a hub where games could be played in a compressed timeline to complete the regular season.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday he'd ...

Apr 23, 2020 Rogers Place arena in Edmonton. (Rogers Place)

Alberta Senator calls for post-pandemic economic recovery council

A senator from Alberta is calling on the Prime Minister to form a new council to look at the future of Canada's economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Doug Black says the mandate of the Canadian...

Apr 23, 2020 Senator Doug Black (rdnewsNOW file photo)