Alberta

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 9, 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 9, 2020

Temporary regulation changes to help keep supply chain moving

Alberta is temporarily modifying some regulations for truck drivers and railway operators to protect the supply chain and ensure Canadians can access necessities like medical supplies, groceries and f...

Apr 9, 2020 (CHAT News file photo)

Province launches online resource to help Albertans find agri-food jobs

The Alberta government has launched an online resource designed to strengthen the food supply chain and fill agriculture and agri-food jobs.Keeping Alberta's food supply chain safe and intact is a pri...

Apr 9, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

Province delays deadline for forced medication switch until January

A government deadline to change drug coverage for Albertans with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and other ailments has been postponed six months.Announced in December, Alberta's Biosimilar Initiativ...

Apr 9, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

28 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, three more deaths

AfAAlberta now has 1,451 cases of COVID-19, 28 more than Wednesday.There has also been an increase of three deaths, bringing the provincial total to 32. Two of three new deaths are in Calgary Zone, an...

Apr 9, 2020