Alberta

Alberta's changes to doctors' billing during pandemic are unethical: experts

EDMONTON - A University of Calgary professor says it was unethical for the Alberta government to bring in changes during the COVID-19 pandemic to how doctors bill for their services.Dr. Ian Mitchell, ...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta launches $53M COVID-19 mental health response plan

After the largest single day jump in COVID-19 cases in Alberta yesterday, Premier Jason Kenney announced a further 126 cases on Wednesday. The provincial total now sits at 1,996. Kenney had no further...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta reports 126 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Alberta is reporting 126 new confirmed COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,996.There are no new virus-related fatalities as that total for the province remains 48. Premier Jason ...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 15

Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide her daily update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. (Wed. April 15).Y...

Apr 15, 2020

'What's going to happen?' Alberta teen recounts brush with death from COVID-19

OKOTOKS, Alta. - Matt Greenshields never worried about COVID-19 until he found himself thinking about death as he was being wheeled down the empty, darkened hallways of a hospital on his way...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta working to get PPE for non-AHS facilities

The provincial government says it is working hard to source personal protective equipment (PPE) and expedite its distribution to groups and organizations in need. Many organizations have already recei...

Apr 14, 2020

Autodialer to inform more Albertans of negative test results: AHS

CALGARY - Starting Wednesday, April 15, more Albertans being tested for COVID-19 will now have the option to receive their negative COVID-19 test results over the phone through an autodialer system th...

Apr 14, 2020

Officials in southeast B.C. thank those who stayed home for Easter

INVERMERE, B.C. - Politicians in the Columbia Valley are thanking those who decided to stay home over Easter long weekend.Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok says he's pleased that many Briti...

Apr 14, 2020 Downtown Invermere, B.C. (The Drive 102.9 FM)

Number of COVID-19 cases in Red Deer holds steady at 32

Alberta's chief medical officer is reporting 138 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 1870.Dr. Deena Hinshaw says 914 Albertans have now recovered after being infected with the viru...

Apr 14, 2020

$3-million in provincial grants being given to Caregivers Alberta

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta looks to support the province's caregivers.They are giving $3-million in grants to Caregivers Alberta, a non-profit organization that provides programs and res...

Apr 14, 2020 Health Minister Tyler Shandro. (Government of Alberta)