Alberta

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

St. Paul RCMP lay weapons trafficking charges

ST. PAUL- While conducting an unrelated investigation in Saddle Lake in late April, RCMP entered into an investigation related to the unsafe discharge of a firearm. While conducting this investigation...

May 12, 2020

Calgary Zoo welcomes three orphaned bear cubs

CALGARY- The Calgary Zoo has some new residents.A trio of grizzly bear cubs were discovered by Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers in the Crowsnest Pass last week."They knew that we'd be able to find t...

May 12, 2020