Alberta

Home rental prices down significantly nationally, but up slightly in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The COVID-19 pandemic has had many negative consequences for Canadian families, but if there is one small consolation, it now costs a little less to rent a home.In the latest National...

Aug 18, 2020

Fair Deal Panel’s work comes in at 43 percent under budget

EDMONTON, AB - The Fair Deal Panel didn't spend as much money as expected.The panel was established by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney in response to frustrations voiced by citizens, who believe the prov...

Aug 18, 2020

Calgary-area man charged in multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme

CALGARY, AB - A 73-year-old man faces a charge in connection with a major Ponzi scheme.After receiving a complaint by an investor, the Alberta RCMP Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) looked int...

Aug 18, 2020

Chrystia Freeland to replace Bill Morneau as federal finance minister

OTTAWA, ON. -- Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will be sworn in as Canada's new finance minister later today.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also looking to prorogue Parliament next month in ...

Aug 18, 2020

Breaking: Finance Minister Bill Morneau resigns

OTTAWA, ON. - William Francis Morneau leaves federal politics as suddenly as he burst onto the Ottawa scene less than five years ago. In November 2015, the newly elected Liberal member for Toronto Cen...

Aug 17, 2020

AHS confirms COVID-19 death in Cardston County, 15 cases in South Zone this weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released Monday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past three days.359 cases were confirmed in that time with 177 on Friday, 86 Saturda...

Aug 17, 2020

ATA president meeting with Education Minister to address back-to-school concerns

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Many parents have voiced their concerns about the Government of Alberta's school re-entry plan, and now, teachers are doing the same.At the recent 2020 Annual Representative Assembly,...

Aug 17, 2020

Provincial NDP calling on government to provide paid COVID-related sick leave

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Albertans' jobs might be legally protected if they are required to take time off because they or a family member they care for are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn'...

Aug 17, 2020

CRA expects online services back Wednesday following cyber-breaches

OTTAWA, ON. - The Canada Revenue Agency expects online services to be fully restored by Wednesday after hackers used thousands of stolen usernames and passwords to fraudulently obtain government servi...

Aug 17, 2020

19-year-old charged following single-vehicle collision in Taber

TABER, AB - Taber Police have charged a 19-year-old with impaired driving offences.On Saturday, August 15, at around 12:45 a.m., police say they attempted to stop a truck for multiple driving offences...

Aug 17, 2020