Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta updates reporting for COVID-19 in schools
The provincial government says it is updating the language it uses for describing COVID-19 case numbers in Alberta schools, based on feedback from education partners including parents, schools and boa...
Jan 15, 2021
Harvest Meats recalls Polish sausages
Harvest Meats is recalling a brand of Polish sausages due to undercooking that may make them unsafe to eat.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall affects customers in Alberta, British Col...
Jan 15, 2021
Alberta monolith comes with message to save eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains
A towering stainless steel monolith set up along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta comes with a message. The three-metre-tall structure, which reflects its surroundings, is one of m...
Jan 15, 2021
CTF calls on UCP to make good on proposed Recall Legislation
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is leading the charge on calling for the Alberta Government to follow through on proposed Recall Legislation.The United Conservative Party campaigned on the proposed ...
Jan 14, 2021
Hospitality industry wants dine-in to return, more details from government
Alberta's hospitality industry is urging the province to allow in-person dining again, saying if restaurants and bars are kept on the current path there will be short-term and long-term repercussions....
Jan 14, 2021
Many Alberta communities set all-time records for wind speed Wednesday
Many Albertans were left holding their hats Wednesday.A strong Alberta Clipper low pressure system raced across the province, bringing with it damaging wind gusts to much of the southern and central p...
Jan 14, 2021
Worker missing after dozer falls through ice near Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY - A worker is missing after a dozer broke through ice on an inactive Suncor tailings pond in northern Alberta.Suncor Energy Inc. spokeswoman Erin Rees says crews responded to the acciden...
Jan 14, 2021
Kenney kicks Pat Rehn out of UCP caucus after municipal complaints
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has kicked Lesser Slave Lake backbencher Pat Rehn out of the United Conservative caucus.Kenney made the announcement in a statement posted on social med...
Jan 14, 2021
Small spending increase forecasted in oil and gas sector in 2021
CALGARY - A forecast calling for a modest increase in capital spending in the Canadian oilpatch this year after a tumultuous 2020 of budget slashing is being hailed as a sign of better times ahead for...
Jan 13, 2021
Group concerned with potential gas developments in Milk River Natural Area
MILK RIVER, AB - An environmental protection group is speaking out as the Government of Alberta looks to auction off several pieces of land for petroleum-natural gas (PNG) development.The province pos...
Jan 13, 2021