Alberta

Alberta registrar reverses rejection, man gets to have FREE AB licence plate

CALGARY - Tomas Manasek says he's thrilled that his beliefs about Alberta independence didn't end up costing him his personalized FREE AB licence plate. Manasek, who is 68, has lived in Calgary for th...

Dylan Payne Jun 04, 2020

Phase two of Alberta’s economic relaunch could come sooner than planned

EDMONTON - Alberta's top doctor says the second phase of the province's relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could happen ahead of schedule.Chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says new cases o...

Jun 03, 2020

Alberta announces firearms committee and gun examination unit

The Government of Alberta is taking two steps that it claims will increase gun rights in the province for law-abiding firearms owners while punishing those who use these weapons for crimes.It was anno...

Jun 03, 2020

Victims group calls out provincial government for raid on fund

MEDICINE HAT - A former Taber police chief and current president of a provincial association for victim services is calling out the Alberta government saying it is raiding a fund designated for those ...

Jun 02, 2020

Alberta bill seeks to ban youth vaping

EDMONTON - Alberta is planning to bring in new legislation on vaping that would include a ban on anyone under the age of 18 from using e-cigarettes.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says there is mounting...

Jun 02, 2020

COVID-19 testing now available to all Albertans regardless of symptoms

Albertans across the province and in the North Zone are now eligible for COVID-19 testing regardless of symptoms. The tests are offered by appointment and are free at Alberta Health Services (AHS) ass...

Jun 02, 2020

Woman sentenced to 8 1/2 years in toddler's death

EDMONTON - An Edmonton judge says a woman convicted of manslaughter in the death of a 19-month-old boy three years ago says she spent hours finding a place to dump the boy, dead or alive.Tasha-Lee Mac...

Jun 02, 2020

Alberta outfitters hammered by border closure

The ongoing closure of Canada's border with the United States is continuing to have a major impact on outfitters in Alberta.Steve Overguard, who owns Sundre-based Alberta Adventures along with his wif...

Jun 01, 2020

Over 100 protest in downtown Red Deer against racism

Upwards of 150 people took to Red Deer's City Hall block during the noon hour Monday to show solidarity with others around the world calling for an end to racism.Protesters carried signs with messages...

Jun 01, 2020

Alberta government tables bill to create provincial parole board

EDMONTON - Alberta has introduced a bill to create its own parole board.Premier Jason Kenney says it's time Alberta took more control over the process, and says the goal will be to staff the board wit...

Jun 01, 2020