Alberta

Alberta declaring state of public emergency

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta is declaring a state of public health emergency. As such, any gatherings of 50 or more people are to be cancelled immediately. This includes worship gatherings and fa...

Andrew Snook Mar 17, 2020 (Photo: The Canadian Press)

WestJet suspends all commercial international and transborder flights for 30-days

CALGARY- WestJet says it is suspending all commercial operations for international and trans-border flights for a period of 30-days.The Calgary-based company says tickets for the period beginning Marc...

Mar 17, 2020

Alberta RCMP updates detachment services amidst COVID-19 spread

EDMONTON- In light of recent developments and evolving information surrounding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Alberta RCMP detachments and offices may defer or arrange to provide alternatives f...

Mar 17, 2020

Province hopes to pass budget this week with increased health budget

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is taking steps to expedite the passing of budget legislation.Government House Leader Jason Nixon says they hope to bolster the response to the COVID-19 pandem...

Mar 16, 2020 Government House Leader Jason Nixon. (Government of Alberta)

Alberta's chief medical health officer in self-isolation, gets coronavirus test

EDMONTON - A doctor who has become the face of Alberta's medical response to the novel coronavirus outbreak is in self-isolation.Government sources say Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical ...

Mar 16, 2020

Calgary Flames change plans, announce assistance program for employees

CALGARY- The Calgary Flames ownership group has decided to assist part-time arena event workers who have lost shifts due to the NHL pausing the season due to COVID-19.The Flames had sent an email to a...

Mar 16, 2020

Fundraiser for Saddledome employees who will lose shifts raises over $39,000

CALGARY - A fundraiser for hourly workers at the Scotiabank Saddledome has raised over $39,000 after the company that owns the Calgary Flames told hourly staff they wouldn't receive pay for lost shift...

Mar 15, 2020

Alberta urges cancelling large events over COVID-19 concerns

Alberta is adopting aggressive new public health measures to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. Effective immediately, the Alberta government is asking all l...

Andrew Snook Mar 12, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health

Alberta courthouses preparing for disruptions as COVID-19 spreads

CALGARY - Alberta courthouses are preparing for disruptions with the number of COVID-19 cases expected to grow.The Court of Queen's Bench says members of the public should avoid attending court procee...

Mar 12, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Calgary daycare closed after child tests positive for COVID-19

CALGARY - A daycare in a downtown Calgary office tower has closed after a child tested positive for COVID-19.Suncor Energy spokeswoman Erin Rees says the Pump-Kin Patch Child Care Centre is closed unt...

Mar 12, 2020