Category Archives: Alberta
Parks Canada implements no-stopping zone to protect white grizzly, other wildlife
FIELD, B.C. - Parks Canada has put in a 10-kilometre, no-stopping zone to protect several bears, including a rare white grizzly, that are feeding along the Trans-Canada Highway.The zone, which will be...
Jun 19, 2020
Either you love Canada or you don't: Kenney rebukes separatists
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is delivering a sharp rebuke to would-be Alberta separatists by saying "either you love your country or you don't." Kenney says he understands frustrations felt by some...
Jun 19, 2020
Bonavista shares-for-debt proposal leaves existing shareholders with 7 stake
CALGARY - Oil and gas producer Bonavista Energy Corp. is proposing a deal with lenders that would eliminate about half of its outstanding debt but leave existing shareholders with only seven per cent ...
Jun 19, 2020
Third missing teen's body found in southern Alberta river
SPRING COULEE , Alta. - RCMP in southern Alberta say the body of the third victim of a drowning in the St. Mary River has been found.Police say the 17-year-old girl's body was recovered Thursday after...
Jun 19, 2020
New provincial legislation targets metal thieves
The provincial government has introduced legislation that would bring in stiffer penalties for metal thieves.Bill 25, the Protecting Alberta Industry from Theft Act 2020, would also require scrap meta...
Jun 18, 2020
Red Deer examining role in Grande Prairie-led lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The City of Red Deer's legal team is still looking into whether the municipality will be joining a $10 billion class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers for the current opioid crisis.Mayor Tar...
Jun 18, 2020
Alberta to appoint provincial chief firearms officer
The provincial government will be appointing a chief provincial firearms officer in response to the Canadian Firearms Program.Officials say the provincial officer will replace the federally designated...
Jun 18, 2020
Alberta introduces bill to extend COVID-related emergency labour, health rules
EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced legislation to extend existing emergency health and labour rules tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says as case numbers fluctuate and new re...
Jun 18, 2020
Ovintiv lays off staff as fears rise for delayed oil industry recovery
CALGARY - Fears of persistently lower demand for oil are hitting home for industry workers as the world economy slowly strengthens following the deepest disruptions of the COVID-19 crisis.Oil and gas ...
Jun 18, 2020
Historic Dunvegan to remain closed until further notice
The Alberta Government says the Historic Dunvegan museum will remain closed until further notice, as more provincial historic sites get the go-ahead to open..Citing an inability to properly physical d...
Jun 18, 2020