Alberta

Province to begin matching donations to not-for-profits until May 31

The province of Alberta is announcing that it will match, dollar for dollar, donations to Alberta-based charities and non-profits up to $2 million.The program is in effect April 15 through May 31, and...

Apr 12, 2020

Truckers taking precautions to fight COVID-19 amid spreading concerns

Long-haul truckers are playing an important role in bringing supplies into Canada, but some people are concerned not enough is being done to ensure they aren't transporting COVID-19 with them. "They g...

Apr 12, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in North Zone Saturday

Premier Jason Kenney has announced there are 69 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta on Saturday, raising the provincial total to 1,569 as of April 11.Saturday's new cases includes two new cas...

Apr 11, 2020

Alberta to provide other provinces with millions of pieces of PPE

The province has announced it will provide additional supports for other provinces during the COVID-19 pandemic.Premier Jason Kenney made the announcement Saturday, saying Alberta has the resources to...

Apr 11, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney gave the announcement from an Alberta Health Services warehouse (Government of Alberta)

Alberta Government also pitching in to help food banks

The Government of Alberta announced Friday that it is providing food banks and community organizations with $5 million to ensure all citizens have access to the necessities.The money is in addition to...

Apr 11, 2020

Alberta hits 1,500 cases of COVID-19 Friday

The province of Alberta added 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing it's total to 1,500 as of April 10. No cases were added in the North Zone on Good Friday, holding Northern Alberta's total at...

Apr 10, 2020

WATCH: Officials to provide COVID-19 update for April 10

Chief Medical Officer of Health in Alberta, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and other officials will provide an update on COVID-19 in the province on Friday afternoon.The province says officials will provide updat...

Apr 10, 2020

Man surrenders to police after alleged shooting in Red Deer

Red Deer RCMP say one person is in hospital and recovering from gunshot wounds suffered during an incident Thursday night on the city's east side.Mounties received calls just before 6 p.m. about shots...

Apr 10, 2020

Province launches online resource to help Albertans find agri-food jobs

The Alberta government has launched an online resource designed to strengthen the food supply chain and fill agriculture and agri-food jobs.Keeping Alberta's food supply chain safe and intact is a pri...

Apr 10, 2020 CHAT News File Photo

RCMP requested to begin enforcing Quarantine Act

The RCMP say they have been asked to begin coordinating national enforcement of the Quarantine Act, which was enacted on March 25.Unless specifically exempted, any person entering Canada must isolate ...

Apr 10, 2020