Alberta

‘Death is so real:’ Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure

CALGARY - An organization that works with immigrants says the temporary closure of a large slaughterhouse in southern Alberta has left many among its largely Filipino workforce fearful for the future....

Apr 25, 2020

Health Minister Shandro announces changes to enhance rural health care

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro made a number of announcements Friday afternoon that he says will strengthen the recruitment and retention of rural doctors.Chief among the changes is an abolishm...

Apr 24, 2020 Photo: Government of Alberta

Billion dollar program will clean inactive oil wells, create jobs

The Alberta Government is rolling out a new, $1-billion Site Rehabilitation Program, to clean up environmental liabilities, create jobs, and boost the economy.Minister of Energy, Sonya Savage, says th...

Apr 24, 2020

Top court overturns oilsands mine approval over Aboriginal concerns for land

EDMONTON - Alberta's highest court has overturned regulatory approvals for a $440-million oilsands mine that would have encroached on land a local First Nation considers sacred.The Court of Appeal say...

Apr 24, 2020

Doctors withdraw from hospital duties over government funding dispute

EDMONTON - Seven doctors at a clinic attached to the Pincher Creek Health Centre in southern Alberta are withdrawing from hospital duties over changes to government funding.Samantha Myhr says she and ...

Apr 24, 2020

2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

This year's Calgary Stampede has been cancelled.The Stampede says on its website that it is unable to host this year's event because the province has banned all gatherings of over 15 people and that t...

Apr 23, 2020 Photo: CHAT News

Brooks resident charged, issued $1,200 fine for non-compliance with self-quarantine

BROOKS, AB - RCMP in Brooks have issued a non-compliance ticket to a resident required to be in self-quarantine within his home. This is the first such ticket issued in the city.The 19-year-old male w...

Apr 23, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

Canada Post seeing “Christmas-level” parcel volumes

It might take a little longer than expected to get your parcel, but it's because Canada Post is seeing a record level of deliveries for the springtime.They reported that, on Monday, April 20, they del...

Apr 23, 2020 Canadian Press File Photo

Alberta Senator Black calls for post-pandemic economic recovery council

A senator from Alberta is calling on the Prime Minister to form a new council to look at the future of Canada's economy after the COVID-19 pandemic.Senator Doug Black says the mandate of the Canadian ...

Apr 23, 2020 Alberta Senator Doug Black (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Dominion Diamond granted creditor protection, plans restructuring

CALGARY - Dominion Diamond Mines ULC has been granted creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.The company says the CCAA filing was brought on by the impact of the COVID-19 p...

Apr 23, 2020 Ekati Mine (photo provided by the Dominion Diamond Corp)