Alberta

Alberta and Canada governments reach caribou conservation deal

EDMONTON, AB - The governments of Canada and Alberta have entered into a conservation agreement to help protect woodland caribou in the province.Due to habitat changes and increased predation, Alberta...

Oct 23, 2020

Province to remove cap on crude oil production by year’s end

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is lifting oil production limits by the end of this year.The province says this will allow producers to utilize available pipeline capacity and create jobs. Wh...

Oct 23, 2020

$20 million solar project under construction south of Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT, AB. -- A new solar project south of Medicine Hat is proving renewable energy can work in conjunction with oil and gas development.Alberta Solar One is a $20-million project being built n...

Oct 22, 2020

Alberta sees record 427 new COVID cases in one day

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Thursday report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.427 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 23,8...

Oct 22, 2020

Alberta privatizing Class 4, 5, 6 driver's license tests

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta will soon be distancing themselves from three common driver's license classes.Starting December 1, 2020, Albertans will be able to book passenger vehicle roa...

Oct 22, 2020

Alberta to lead new COVID-19 pilot program for international travellers

CALGARY, AB - The province is taking part in a pilot program for sale travel amid the pandemic.The Alberta and federal governments will test an alternative to the current COVID-19 14-day quarantine re...

Oct 22, 2020

Survey seeks to measure "pandemic pulse" with return to school in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) is asking parents and guardians how the return to school is going so far.They have released a new survey asking about the general feeli...

Oct 22, 2020

JBS Foods Canada investing $2 million for projects in Brooks

BROOKS, AB - Brooks is getting some COVID-19 relief from JBS Foods Canada.The company has announced plans to invest $2 million for the city. JBS says it's been working with local officials to identify...

Oct 22, 2020

Multiple UCP officials self-isolating after Minister Tracy Allard's positive test

EDMONTON, AB- Several United Conservative Party officials are self-isolating after Minister Tracy Allard tested positive for COVID-19.Premier Jason Kenney and Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf are am...

Oct 21, 2020

406 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta Wednesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Wednesday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.406 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 2...

Oct 21, 2020