Alberta

NDP wants Hinshaw’s recommendations made public

Alberta's NDP is calling on the Premier to release all the COVID-19 recommendations presented to cabinet this week by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, including the ones not implemen...

Nov 25, 2020

COVID-19 forces cancellation of 2020 WHL Cup

CALGARY, AB - The 2020 WHL Cup has been cancelled.BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association and Hockey Manitoba, in conjunction with the Western Hockey League and Hockey Canada, c...

Nov 25, 2020

Province projects $21.3 billion deficit for 2020-2021 in mid-year fiscal update

EDMONTON, AB - According to the provincial government, the 2020-2021 deficit won't be as bad as projected earlier this year. However, the financial outlook still isn't great. The mid-year update shows...

Olivia Thorington Nov 25, 2020

1,115 new COVID cases in Alberta on heels on new restrictions

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Tuesday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.The latest batch of numbers follows Tuesday afternoon's declaration of a ...

Nov 24, 2020

Alberta re-declares State of Public Health Emergency, new restrictions announced

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's Premier has announced new measures meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. As COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and deaths have surged in recent weeks, Jason K...

Olivia Thorington Nov 24, 2020

Alberta nurses union rejects proposal to delay contract talks to March 2021

EDMONTON, AB - The added pressure on Alberta's healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic lead to a proposed delay in negotiating a new collective agreement for nurses, although that proposal was ...

Nov 24, 2020

Red Deer city council passes mask-wearing bylaw, takes effect Nov. 30

Face coverings will be mandatory in all of Red Deer's indoor public places where physical distancing is not possible, and in public vehicles, effective Nov. 30.The bylaw has a sunset clause of March 1...

Nov 24, 2020

Province announces new grants for businesses hit hard by COVID

EDMONTON, AB- Alberta's government is providing more financial support to job creators hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.With the temporary health measures announced November 12, the Government of ...

Nov 23, 2020

1,500+ new COVID cases again Monday, possible restrictions coming

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Monday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.1,549 cases were confirmed across the province today, bringing the total t...

Nov 23, 2020

Taber Fire addresses challenges and concerns of conducting fire drills amid pandemic

TABER, AB - The Taber Fire Department is addressing some concerns from the public regarding fire drills during the COVID-19 pandemic.Steve Swarbrick, Fire Prevention Officer, explained the situation t...

Nov 23, 2020