Alberta

Lethbridge physician dies from COVID-19 complications

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The Alberta Medical Association says a Lethbridge physician has died from complications related to COVID-19.Dr. Wayne John Edwards, who was 66, died Tuesday at the Chinook Regional...

Apr 15, 2021

Alberta teachers demanding full rewrite of draft K-6 curriculum

EDMONTON - The Alberta Teachers' Association is urging the government to slam the brakes on its draft education curriculum for young students, calling it potentially damaging to child development.Asso...

Apr 15, 2021

Calgary schools moving Grades 7-12 online amid COVID-19 issues

The Alberta government says schools in Calgary will move to at-home learning starting Monday for students in grades 7 to 12.The change, due to COVID-19, is to last for two weeks.Alberta Education says...

Apr 14, 2021

Physician clinics to start offering COVID vaccines in pilot program

Ten physician clinics across the province will be able to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible patients in a pilot program.The pilot will begin April 19 and test the most effective ways to tra...

Apr 14, 2021

Alberta signs MOU to explore small nuclear reactors with three other provinces

Alberta is joining three other provinces to explore the feasibility of small modular nuclear reactors as a clean energy option.Jason Kenney signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday, which had be...

Apr 14, 2021

Province introduces new apprenticeship and skilled trades legislation

The province is upgrading the legislation that governs skilled trades and apprenticeships.The new Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act would be an update on the current policy that is 30 ye...

Apr 14, 2021

Opposition bill against coal mining in Rockies can proceed to legislature; committee

EDMONTON - An Opposition bill that proposes Alberta's Rocky Mountains be protected from open-pit coal mines can more forward for debate in the provincial legislature.The committee that recommends whic...

Apr 13, 2021

Province puts another $350M in pandemic relief for small businesses

The Alberta government is making another $350 million available to help small and mid-sized businesses that have seen revenues decline by at least 30 per cent because of public health restrictions as ...

Apr 13, 2021

Nova Scotia man arrested for human trafficking in Alberta

Human trafficking units from Alberta and Nova Scotia have collaborated on an investigation where a Nova Scotia woman was allegedly forced into the sex trade.Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's (AL...

Apr 13, 2021

‘My neighbour is plowing snow incorrectly!’ and other unnecessary 911 calls

Canada is marking National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and recognizing the work of operational communications centres during emergencies people face.However, Alberta RCMP say people are not a...

Apr 12, 2021