Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta to join other provinces in exploring small nuclear technology
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it plans to join three other provinces in exploring small-scale nuclear technology. New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Ontario signed a memorandum of understanding ...
Aug 07, 2020
Jury trials to resume in Alberta next month, most offsite
EDMONTON - The Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta says jury selection and jury trials will resume next month, but most won't be in courtrooms.The court says on its website that proceedings will start S...
Aug 07, 2020
Walmart Canada makes masks mandatory starting August 12
Beginning Wednesday, August 12, mask-wearing will be mandatory at all Walmart locations in Canada.The company noted in a media release on Thursday that for over 60 per cent of its more than 400 stores...
Aug 07, 2020
Province’s new curriculum to focus on literacy and numeracy
The provincial government has announced details on updating school curriculum for K to 12 students.Last August, the province appointed an independent panel of experts to help develop a new curriculum....
Aug 06, 2020
Jasper passes mandatory mask bylaw for public areas
Jasper is the latest Alberta community to pass a bylaw making face coverings mandatory in public areas.The mountain town is requiring people to wear masks in all indoor public places, on downtown side...
Aug 06, 2020
Canadian Natural beats expectations despite loss and halving of revenues
CALGARY - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. beat analyst expectations despite swinging to a loss in its latest quarter on a halving of revenues.The Calgary-based energy producer says it lost $310 millio...
Aug 06, 2020
RCMP reminding Albertans to lock vehicles and remove valuables
RCMP jurisdictions across the province are reminding Albertans to keep their vehicles locked and to keep any valuables out of sight while away from those vehicles. Mounties says that August through Oc...
Aug 05, 2020
CN, CP rail move record amount of grain despite hurdles
Canada's two major railways shipped record amounts of grain over the past crop year despite a gauntlet of obstacles.Canadian National Railway Co. hauled more than 30 million tonnes of grain in 2019-20...
Aug 05, 2020
Alberta dishing out $48 million to support homeless shelters, organizations
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has announced $48 million in funding for shelters and community organizations that have been serving homeless people during the COVID-19 pandemic.The money is on top ...
Aug 05, 2020
Calgary Zoo worried giant pandas 'in jeopardy' as bamboo supply running out
CALGARY - Time and food supplies are running out for two giant pandas at the Calgary Zoo. Er Shun and Da Mao arrived in Calgary in 2018, along with cubs Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue, after spending five ...
Aug 05, 2020