Alberta

More than 75,000 tests completed in Alberta, now 1,569 cases and 40 deaths

Alberta has recorded another 69 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, putting the province up to 1,569 since its first reported case on March 6.There was also one additional death, pushing Alber...

Apr 11, 2020

Alberta to provide other provinces with millions of pieces of PPE

From a packed AHS warehouse on Saturday, Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta will send millions of pieces of personal protective equipment to other provinces.Kenney stressed that the province would...

Apr 11, 2020 (Nicholas Pfosi/Reuters)

WATCH: Kenney shares message about helping other provinces during pandemic

Premier Jason Kenney is hosting a news conference at 2 p.m. on April 11 to discuss what Alberta is doing to support other provinces during the COVID-19 pandemic.You can watch the livestream below:RELA...

Apr 11, 2020 (Gov't of Alberta)

COVID-19 fact sheet for kids put out by Alberta Health

Alberta Health has released a new fact sheet targeted at helping kids and students understand COVID-19.The first question it tackles is the most obvious: What is a coronavirus?It states: "Coronavirus ...

Apr 10, 2020 (Alberta.ca/covid19)

Hinshaw: More masking required at continuing care facilities as cases rise to 1,500

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta has risen to 1,500, 49 more than a day ago.There have also been seven new deaths -- the largest single day jump -- bringing the provincial total to 39.Chi...

Apr 10, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw delivers an update on COVID-19 in Alberta on April 10, alongside ASL translator Randy Dziwenka. (Gov't of Alberta livestream)

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 10

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. on Friday, April ...

Apr 10, 2020

Notley's NDP proposes Jobs Plan for businesses and charities

Alberta's Opposition NDP says its proposed Jobs Plan would go above and beyond what the UCP have announced thus far.Leader Rachel Notley announced the short-term plan on Thursday, with the goal being ...

Apr 10, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Alberta Government also pitching in to help food banks

The Government of Alberta announced Friday that it is providing food banks and community organizations with $5 million to ensure all citizens have access to the necessities.The money is in addition to...

Apr 10, 2020

Hinshaw thanks Albertans: 'You are saving lives'

Dr. Deena Hinshaw is thanking Albertans for what they've done to help slow the spread of COVID-19, saying the fact the actual current numbers are lower than the modelling released yesterday is thanks ...

Apr 09, 2020

‘Business Link’ offers advice to small business during pandemic

The provincial and federal governments say small businesses can seek free advice, coaching and information on COVID-19 resources and supports. Business Link will serve as a one-stop shop to help small...

Apr 09, 2020