Category Archives: Alberta
COVID-19 recoveries in Alberta surpass 5,000
Alberta is reporting a total of 5,076 recoveries from COVID-19 as of Wednesday, an increase of 210 from Tuesday, while there are 1,211 active cases, a decrease of 150. There remain 70 people in Albert...
May 13, 2020
Kenney slams China's handling of COVID-19, urges North American 'onshoring'
WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney added his voice to the anti-China chorus Wednesday, savaging the communist republic's handling of the earliest days of the COVID-19 outbreak and urging Canada...
May 13, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 13
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 13, 2020
Driver arrested for going over 200 km/hour near Leduc
Leduc RCMP took a male driver into custody after his BMW X5 was captured travelling in excess of 200 km/hour on the QEII Highway.At 4:00 a.m. on May 12, Leduc RCMP responded to a complaint of a BMW X5...
May 13, 2020
Verdict expected today in death of young Calgary girl
CALGARY- A judge is scheduled to deliver a verdict today in the case of a Calgary man charged with killing his daughter in 2014.Oluwatosin Oluwafemi has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in t...
May 13, 2020
Union remembers Cargill worker who died as a 'quiet, gentle and humble man'
CALGARY - The union representing workers at the Cargill meat processing plant in southern Alberta has paid tribute to the second employee who died as a result of COVID-19. Benito Quesada, who was...
May 12, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw says 'common sense' needed as relaunch nears
With the province set to begin reopening businesses on Thursday, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health says it's a two-way street when it comes to ensuring everyone's safety as the COVID-19 pandem...
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 recoveries continue to outpace new cases in Alberta
Alberta is reporting a total of 4866 recoveries from COVID-19 as of Tuesday, an increase of 207 from Monday, while there are 1,361 active cases, a decrease of 163.There remain 73 people in Alberta hos...
May 12, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 12
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 12, 2020
Albertans asked to respect public health orders, traffic laws as long weekend nears
Edmonton - The Victoria Day long weekend typically marks the start of road trip season for many Albertans. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year is different than all others.The week of May 12-18 is ...
May 12, 2020