Alberta

Man accused of killing Red Deer doctor deemed fit for trial

The man accused in the violent death of a Red Deer doctor this summer has been deemed fit to stand trial. Deng Mabiour is charged with first-degree murder in the August 10 killing of Dr. Walter Reynol...

Oct 14, 2020

Research on animal health at University of Calgary receives financial boost

CALGARY, AB - The governments of Canada and Alberta are teaming up on a boost to animal health research at the University of Calgary.The $3.44 million deal was finalized in March and will help staff a...

Oct 14, 2020

Albertans invited to share thoughts for Budget 2021

EDMONTON, AB - Albertans have an opportunity to share their thoughts on the upcoming Budget 2021.Minister of Finance Travis Toews spoke Wednesday morning on how residents can have their say on the gov...

Oct 14, 2020

RCMP investigating livestock shootings in Lac Ste. Anne County

Parkland RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating suspects responsible for killing and injuring cattle in Lac St. Anne County. Mounties says that between September 4 and Octob...

Oct 14, 2020

Man accused of murdering Alberta doctor back in court after psychiatric exam

RED DEER, Alta. - A man accused of killing a family doctor at a medical clinic in central Alberta is scheduled to be back in court today after a psychiatric exam. Deng Mabiour is charged with first-de...

Dylan Payne Oct 14, 2020

Alberta shifting to appointment only COVID-19 testing at assessment sites

EDMONTON - Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the province will change the way COVID-19 is tested to make it more efficient as cases continue to rise.Dr. Deena Hinshaw says, starting Wedne...

Oct 13, 2020

Alberta makes diploma exams optional for October, November

Alberta Education is making diploma exams optional for the months of October and November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Diploma Exams are a standardized provincial test taken at the end of Grade 12 lev...

Oct 13, 2020

Province announces up to 11,000 job cuts at AHS

The Alberta government says it is cutting up to 11,000 jobs at Alberta Health Services to save money.Health Minister Tyler Shandro made the announcement at a news conference in Edmonton.He says nurses...

Oct 13, 2020

Southern Alberta irrigation districts getting $815 million upgrade

CALGARY - Southern Alberta's eight irrigation districts will be getting an $815-million upgrade.Premier Jason Kenney says the money is to be used to modernize and build new irrigation infrastructure a...

Oct 09, 2020

Alberta can't enforce its way out of the pandemic: Kenney

CALGARY - Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta will not follow Ontario's lead in imposing new COVID-19 restrictions because of a jump in cases.The new restrictions in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa incl...

Oct 09, 2020