Alberta

Kenney to focus on job protection, economic relief at First Ministers’ Meeting

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's Premier is one of several officials getting ready for this week's First Ministers' Meeting in Ottawa.Jason Kenney says he will emphasize job protection and economic relief for...

Mar 11, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks to media on Wednesday, March 11 before travelling to Ottawa for the First Ministers' Meeting (Photo from Gov't. of Alberta livestream)

Calgary man found guilty in quadruple killing case appeals

CALGARY- A man found guilty for his roles in a quadruple killing is appealing his conviction and sentence.Tewodros Kebede and Yu Chieh Liao were given life sentences last month for the first-degree mu...

Mar 11, 2020

Budget cuts hit Alberta's museums

EDMONTON- The UCP government says it will reduce operating hours at 14 museums and heritage sites as part of its budget cuts.The changes will affect popular attractions such as Drumheller's Royal Tyrr...

Mar 11, 2020

Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta

Alberta's chief medical officer of health has announced seven new cases of novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19.This means there are now 14 confirmed cases in Alberta, with all of them trav...

Mar 10, 2020 An illustration of COVID-19. (Associated Press)

ASIRT investigates crash following RCMP contact

EDMONTON- On March 6, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) began investigating a single vehicle crash that seriously injured two men that followed contact with several members of the RCM...

Mar 10, 2020

Province ending Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment program

CALGARY - An Alberta pilot program meant to help some of the toughest-to-treat opioid users will end in a year.The Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment grant, announced under the former NDP government,...

Mar 9, 2020

Hamlet in Kneehill County evacuated after train, propane truck collide

(UPDATE) THREE HILLS- The State of Local Emergency and evacuation was lifted for the community of Swalwell at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Swalwell residents are asked to refer to the re-entry map, available on...

Andrew Snook Mar 9, 2020 A collision involving a train and a B-Train propane truck took place at 14:55 on March 9, 2020, at the railroad crossing located along Railway Avenue in the hamlet of Swalwell. 58 homes in Swalwell and the surrounding area were evacuated. (Kneehill County)

Seven cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in Alberta: chief medical officer of health

The fifth, sixth and seventh cases of COVID-19, more commonly known as coronavirus, have been detected in Alberta, and each one has been confirmed, according to the province's chief medical officer of...

Mar 9, 2020 An illustration of COVID-19. (Associated Press)

Alberta economy, reeling from coronavirus, takes gut punch due to oil price war

Alberta's oil-based economy, already reeling by reduced demand due to the novel coronavirus, is now getting a gut punch from global prices.The spiral of oil prices has accelerated due to an all-out pr...

Mar 9, 2020

Teachers preparing for contract talks, worried about cuts: ATA President

GRANDE PRAIRIE- The President of the Alberta Teachers Association says teachers are very concerned about potential cuts to education after the new provincial budget.Jason Schilling says the 2019 budge...

Mar 9, 2020 Jason Schilling-Photo by Shane Clausing