Alberta

South Zone sees 16 new COVID cases over the weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its report for COVID-19 for Monday, July 6.There were no COVID-19 updates over the weekend so the numbers in this story reflect caseloads over t...

Jul 06, 2020

Bill proposed to improve Alberta’s health care system

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has introduced legislation aimed at boosting the public health care system in Alberta.The province says Bill 30, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, will streng...

Jul 06, 2020

Global oil demand rebound from pandemic's lows prompts price spike forecasts

CALGARY - Oil analysts say a rebound in the world's hunger for oil has already started after demand destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic fell far short of what many experts had expected.Amrita ...

Jul 06, 2020

Bridge construction causes massive delays on Highway 3 through Fernie

FERNIE, B.C. - If you are heading through Southeastern B.C., be prepared to wait.Construction is underway on the Fairy Creek Bridge near Fernie and the Carbon Creek Bridge near Sparwood, with both pro...

Jul 06, 2020

Proposed coal mine in Crowsnest Pass moves ahead to public hearings in October

BLAIRMORE, AB - The Grassy Mountain Coal Project has passed its environmental assessment and will move to the stage of public input.A joint panel looking into the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project...

Jul 06, 2020

Another 20-million masks to be distributed via drive-thrus in Alberta starting July 13

EDMONTON, AB - Albertans will soon be able to get more non-medical masks at drive-thrus. In June, the provincial government distributed 20-million masks through restaurant partners, municipalities, lo...

Jul 06, 2020

Stop enforcing sex work laws during COVID-19, Amnesty, sex worker advocates say

OTTAWA - Canada's sex work laws are creating undue harm and contribute to human rights violations during COVID-19, sex workers and human rights advocates say, which is why they're now pushing Ottawa t...

Jul 04, 2020

Brazilian cowboy to finish trek from Alaska to Calgary with Stampede honour

CALGARY, AB. -- Brazilian long rider Filipe Masetti Leite is almost at the finish line.The 33-year-old is scheduled to complete a 3,400-kilometre journey on horseback from Alaska to Calgary today, the...

Jul 04, 2020

CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos announce they’ll be retaining their team name

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos are keeping their team name.The CFL franchise announced Friday it was keeping the Eskimos moniker following "an extensive year-long formal research and engagement progr...

Jul 03, 2020

Another 18 COVID cases confirmed in County of Warner Friday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Friday, July 3.Across Alberta, 57 cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 8,259. Of those, 572 cases are s...

Jul 03, 2020