Alberta

Coutts one of five borders to open for foreign nationals transiting through Canada to Alaska

COUTTS, AB - The federal government has set stricter rules for foreign nationals coming through Canada to get to Alaska.As of 12:01 a.m. PDT on July 31, new measures will come into effect for travelle...

Jul 30, 2020

Hinshaw, LaGrange answer public’s questions on return to school plans

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange held a Q&A session Tuesday evening to answer questions and address concerns from the public over...

Jul 30, 2020

Two days in a row, eight new COVID-19 cases in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released Wednesday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.133 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to...

Jul 29, 2020

Doctors hold vote of non-confidence on health minister, premier standing by Tyler Shandro

EDMONTON - Alberta's premier is standing by his health minister despite an overwhelming vote of non-confidence from members of the Alberta Medical Association.The group representing doctors and medica...

Jul 29, 2020

Alberta Agriculture modernizing Meat Inspection Regulations

EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta's Meat Inspection Regulation and Meat Inspection Act have provided oversight for animal slaughter and meat processing in the province since 1973. The regulations have also pro...

Jul 29, 2020

Waterton bracing for a busy long weekend

WATERTON, AB - With a long weekend coming up, many may want to visit Waterton Lakes National Park.External Relations Manager Christy Gustavison is reminding guests to practice proper social distancing...

Jul 29, 2020

Stigmatizing Hutterites about COVID-19 will harm response: public health officer

OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says discrimination against Hutterites will not help build trust as some colonies across the Prairies experience outbreaks of COVID-19."The surrounding co...

Jul 29, 2020

Fire advisory issued for MD of Pincher Creek

PINCHER CREEK, AB- The Municipal District of Pincher Creek, the town of Pincher Creek, and Piikani First Nation are under a fire advisory.The advisory was issued by Pincher Creek Emergency Services Co...

Jul 28, 2020

Alberta municipalities to share $1.1 billion for infrastructure projects

EDMONTON, AB- Over one billion-dollars will help get Albertans working, support municipal and public transit operating costs, and create thousands of good-paying jobs. The province announced they are ...

Jul 28, 2020

Lower livestock prices expected for the rest of 2020

A Farm Credit Canada expert is predicting lower than average cattle prices for the rest of this year.A report by James Bryan says prices for a 550-pound steer will be around $219 per hundredweight, be...

Jul 28, 2020