Alberta

Hutterite leader says COVID-19 outbreaks leading to stigmatization

A Manitoba Hutterite minister is telling the province to stop identifying colonies where members have tested positive for COVID-19 because it is leading to stigmatization.Paul Waldner from the CanAm H...

Jul 23, 2020

Sheldon Kennedy chosen to sit on CHL Independent Review Panel on hazing allegations

TORONTO, ON- The Canadian Hockey League has appointed an Independent Review Panel to review the current policies and practices that relate to hazing, abuse, harassment, and bullying allegations.Previo...

Jul 23, 2020

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to create approximately 800 youth jobs in the coming year

OTTAWA, ON. -- About 800 new positions are expected to be created through the Youth Employment and Skills Program for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's 2020/2021 program year.The Federal Government a...

Jul 23, 2020

Irresponsible human behaviour leads to young bear being euthanized in Waterton

WATERTON, AB - Officials at Parks Canada are urging people to clean up after themselves and put their waste into garbage bins.On Friday, July 10, they received reports that a food-conditioned black be...

Jul 23, 2020

Alberta receives $45-million from the federal government to support child care

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Early learning and child care in Alberta has received a major funding boost.The province is getting $45 million to put towards affordable and accessible child care in 2020-2021.The fu...

Jul 23, 2020

Lake Louise ski resort loses appeal of $2M fine for cutting endangered trees

CALGARY - An Alberta judge has upheld a $2.1 million fine against a world-renowned ski resort for cutting down endangered trees nearly seven years ago.Lake Louise Ski Resort pleaded guilty in 2017 to ...

Jul 23, 2020

133 new COVID cases confirmed across Alberta

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 in the province, bringing the total to 9,8...

Jul 22, 2020

Alberta service puppies put through transit paces after pandemic delay

VANCOUVER, BC - It appears that even service puppies can't escape the changes of the pandemic.Bill Thornton, the CEO of BC * Alberta Guide Dogs, says the new recruits are far behind on their transit t...

Jul 22, 2020

Province announces strategic programs to create jobs and attract investment to tech sector

EDMONTON, AB- Alberta's government is introducing the Innovation Employment Grant (IEG).This program is going to promote economic growth and job creation by supporting small and medium-sized businesse...

Jul 22, 2020

Calgary man faces terrorism-related charges

CALGARY, AB- Alberta RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) has laid charges after an investigation spanning seven years.Hussein Sobhe Borhot (34) of Calgary has been charged wit...

Jul 22, 2020