Category Archives: Alberta

Pincher Creek man claims $34.1M lotto jackpot
The 15th largest lotto prize in Alberta's history has gone to a man from Pincher Creek.Glen Schmidt bought a LOTTO MAX ticket on August 6. He went back to the store the following day to check his tick...
Aug 30, 2021

Technical problems plaguing MyHealth Records app
Technical problems with Alberta's MyHealth Records app is making it a challenge for some residents to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19.The government is encouraging Albertans to use the app ...
Aug 30, 2021

RCMP renew efforts to find woman last seen on Siksika First Nation 10 years ago
RCMP have released an aged composite sketch showing the current likeness of a woman last seen 10 years ago on Siksika First Nation in southern Alberta.It's part of a renewed effort to find Desiree Old...
Aug 30, 2021

Vaccine cards coming to Alberta, but won’t be mandatory
EDMONTON - Albertans will soon be able to print off a card to show they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.But province-wide rules requiring proof of vaccination to enter place such as restaurant...
Aug 26, 2021

Toronto man fined for taking pictures of Alberta judge, posting them online
CALGARY - A Toronto man has been handed a fine and must cover court costs for taking photos of an Alberta judge and Alberta Health Services lawyer then posting them online.Donald Smith, whose lawyer c...
Aug 26, 2021

Province discontinuing Alberta Indian Tax Exemption card, will keep tax exemptions
The Alberta Government is taking a step that it believes will make "life easier" for First Nations peoples in the province.They will be discontinuing the Alberta Indian Tax Exemption (AITE) card, effe...
Aug 26, 2021

Alberta, Saskatchewan not planning to follow B.C. and Manitoba on broad mask mandates
EDMONTON - Alberta and Saskatchewan say they are not planning to follow broad mask mandates announced this week by neighbouring western provinces. Manitoba and British Columbia are reintroducing mask ...
Aug 25, 2021

NDP wants more support for students returning to class
The Alberta Opposition is urging Premier Jason Kenney and his United Conservative government to get behind supports for students returning to school at a time when COVID-19 still has a grip on the pro...
Aug 25, 2021

Canadian restauranteurs struggling to fill out staff
A common refrain is emerging as restaurateurs across the country scramble to fill thousands of jobs.That is, if the government wasn't paying workers to stay home, the labour shortage wouldn't exist.Bu...
Aug 25, 2021

Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
EDMONTON - Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season. OEG said in a rele...
Aug 24, 2021