Alberta

Kenney says there will be thousands of jobs for Albertans on Keystone XL within weeks

Premier Jason Kenney says it's invigorating to see the province's investment in the Keystone XL pipeline pay off in the form of jobs for Albertans."Today's announcement that Nisku-based contractor Mic...

Jun 23, 2020

Alberta ends phase one of drive-thru mask distribution

More than 14 million non-medical face masks were handed out during the first phase of Alberta's drive-thru distribution program.The government announced Monday that no more masks will be handed out at...

Jun 23, 2020

Alberta commits more funding to Virtual Opioid Dependency Program

The province is giving $4 million over four years to expand access to the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP), it announced on Monday.The program is run by Alberta Health Services and uses telehe...

Jun 23, 2020

Third phase to make Capital Power's Whitla Wind project Alberta's largest

CALGARY - Capital Power Corp. says a $92-million expansion of its Whitla Wind power facility in southern Alberta will make it the largest in the province.The Edmonton-based company says it will add 54...

Jun 23, 2020

Noah and Olivia top Alberta's most popular baby names of 2019

Alberta's top baby names in 2019 have been released.Noah came in as the top name for boys, while Olivia continued to be the top name for girls for the sixth year in a row. Minister of Service Alberta,...

Jun 22, 2020

Alberta RCMP announces Reconciliation Strategy

Sunday marked National Indigenous Peoples Day.With that, the Alberta RCMP announced details of a project its been working on for the last 18 months: a formal Reconciliation Strategy.The strategy was o...

Jun 22, 2020

Four-year-old child found dead in southern Alberta river

CARDSTON, Alta. - A four-year-old child who was reported missing in a provincial park in southern Alberta has been found dead.RCMP say their officers responded to a report of the missing child in Wool...

Jun 22, 2020

Female Calgary police officer wants harassment lawsuit to bring change

SPRINGBANK, Alta. - Kim Prodaniuk didn't plan to be a crusader for change but hopes her lawsuit against the Calgary Police Service alleging harassment and emotional distress will make a difference.The...

Jun 21, 2020

Some doctors call for mandatory mask use in Alberta to prevent spread of COVID-19

CALGARY - A group of Alberta doctors and scientists is calling for the mandatory use of masks in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds and on public transit.The group, which has a campaign cal...

Jun 19, 2020

Province announces funding for transportation infrastructure and waterworks projects

The Alberta government announced $200 million in funding for local transportation infrastructure and waterworks projects that Premier Jason Kenney said will get thousands of people back to work.Kenney...

Jun 19, 2020