Alberta

Hinshaw encourages all demonstrators to go for COVID-19 testing

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is encouraging everyone who attended anti-racism demonstrations across the province over the past several days to get tested for COVID-19.Dr. Deena Hinshaw co...

Jun 09, 2020

Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch

EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch.The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nation an...

Jun 08, 2020

Free non-medical masks now available at fast food restaurants in Alberta

As part of the Province of Alberta's efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Albertan's can now access 20 million free, non-medical face masks for free at A&W, McDonalds and Tim Hortons drive-t...

Jun 08, 2020

Ministers concerned by brutality claims during Indigenous chief's arrest

Canada's public safety minister says the government will be paying close attention to the independent inquiry into allegations of racism and police brutality brought forward by a First Nations chief, ...

Jun 08, 2020

Province announces commercial rent assistance and one-time payment to small businesses

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced two significant measures it believes will help companies, particularly small businesses, weather the current economic crisis.Premier Jason Kenney...

Jun 06, 2020

Government looks to strengthen rights of patients

Proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act will strengthen patient rights and ensure those rights are respected while patients receive needed care.Bill 17, the Mental Health Amendment Act, proposes ...

Jun 06, 2020

RCMP ask for public's help locating missing teenager

Whitecourt RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager.13-year-old Myra-Mae Krahn was last seen on June 5, 2020, at the intersection of Highway 647 and Highway 751.Krahn is des...

Jun 06, 2020

Wheat commission chair applauds government’s removal of regulatory barrier

The Alberta government is removing a fungal disease of cereal crops from the Pest and Nuisance Control Regulation, a move that brings the province in line with best practices from other provinces.Mini...

Jun 04, 2020

Grazing goats return to Lethbridge’s coulees to eat invasive weeds

LETHBRIDGE, AB - For the second straight summer, invasive plant control is going to the goats.The City of Lethbridge has contracted the Creekside Goat Company to have their 200-animal crew eat their w...

Jun 04, 2020

Alberta government imposing steep penalties but no charges on first-time impaired drivers

EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced legislation that would add hefty fines and penalties for first-time impaired drivers but would not have them face a criminal charge.Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer s...

Jun 04, 2020