Alberta

Alberta QR code vaccine record updated for travel

Starting November 24, Albertans planning to travel can download an updated vaccine record with a QR code to use both outside and within Canada. The Government of Alberta says the vaccine record will b...

Nov 23, 2021

Children's COVID-19 vaccine appointments can be booked starting Wednesday

Albertans looking to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to book their appointment to do so through Alberta Health Services starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24.Premier...

Nov 23, 2021

Oil well drilling set to rise more than 25% in 2022, industry group says

CALGARY - An oil industry group says it expects the number of wells drilled in Canada to increase in 2022.The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors says it is projecting 6,457 wells for 2022, an ...

Nov 23, 2021

TC Energy seeks to recoup costs from U.S. for cancelled Keystone XL pipeline project

WASHINGTON - Pipeline giant TC Energy is formally seeking compensation from the U.S. government for the cancellation of the cross-border Keystone XL expansion project. The Calgary-based company has of...

Nov 23, 2021

Alberta changes how Water Act licenses are regulated

Water Act licenses in Alberta, managed by Alberta Environment and Parks, underwent changes in mid November.As of November 15, 2021, some provincial Water Act licenses will be managed through the Digit...

Nov 22, 2021

Province to donate surplus PPE to non-profits, private health providers

An array of organizations in Alberta can apply to receive free personal protective equipment (PPE) from the provincial government.The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) has been giving our sur...

Nov 22, 2021

Cold Shot, NDP calling for provincial support for struggling rural bus services

Cold Shot Bus Lines and the Opposition NDP are hoping the Alberta government can help inter-city bus service providers with some financial support, after operating at a loss over the last two years du...

Nov 22, 2021

AUMA re-brands to simpler 'Alberta Municipalities'

The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association has re-branded.It is now called simply Alberta Municipalities (AM).The organization held its annual convention this week in Edmonton."When our members spok...

Nov 20, 2021

Test requirement for short-term visits to U.S. to be dropped Nov. 30

WASHINGTON - The federal government says that as of Nov. 30, fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents who are visiting the United States for less than 72 hours won't need a costly molecular ...

Nov 19, 2021

Health Canada approves Pfzier vaccine for children aged 5-11

OTTAWA - Health Canada has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 in Canada.Pfizer and its partner BioNTech submitted a request for approval of a child-sized dose of its mRNA...

Nov 19, 2021