Alberta

Anti-racism protesters commended for wearing masks, but should get tested for COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health spoke about last week's anti-racism protests across the province and provided the daily COVID-19 update for Monday, June 8.The demonstration ...

Jun 08, 2020

Province makes access to virtual health services permanent

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta hopes to permanently increase access to health services.When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the province introduced billing codes that it claims allowed...

Jun 08, 2020

Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch

EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch.The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nation, a...

Jun 08, 2020

Free face masks at fast-food chains in Alberta now available

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly 600 A&W, McDonald's, and Tim Hortons locations across the province are now distributing non-medical face masks.LNN reported in late May that the Government of Alberta would...

Jun 08, 2020

Rare incident causes power outages across Alberta Sunday afternoon

CALGARY, AB. -- Power outages were reported Sunday afternoon in various parts of the province, including Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat and the west side of Lethbridge.The Alberta Electric ...

Jun 07, 2020

Feeling the heat: warm summer expected in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans are in store for some warm weather over the next few months.Blaine Lowry with Environment Canada told Lethbridge News Now that in southern Alberta, there are no 'strong sign...

Jun 07, 2020

Alberta sees 40 new cases of COVID-19 infections Saturday

EDMONTON, AB- The Government of Alberta confirmed today (June 6) the province added 40 new cases along with no new deaths due to COVID-19 infections which makes a total of 336 active cases.The provinc...

Jun 06, 2020

Fort Steele to remain closed for summer

One of the East Kootenay's most well-known attractions will remain closed for the summer as a safety measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Fort Steele Heritage Town has announced Wednesday on social me...

Jun 06, 2020

Only seven new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Alberta Friday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta confirmed fewer than 10 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, June 5, one of the lowest numbers since the virus first entered the province.Seven infections were con...

Jun 05, 2020

Province announces commercial rent assistance and one-time payment to small businesses

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced two significant measures it believes will help companies, particularly small businesses, weather the current economic crisis.Premier Jason Kenney...

Jun 05, 2020