Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta introduces bill to put deadlines on energy project approvals
EDMONTON - Alberta is introducing legislation to allow the government to set maximum time limits on approvals for energy projects.Energy Minister Sonya Savage says that a review of the system has show...
May 27, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw warns COVID-19 could cause inflammatory disease in children
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has given its latest daily update on COVID-19 for Wednesday, May 27.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says 25 new cases were confirmed, bring...
May 27, 2020
Alberta's auditor general reviewing COVID-19 response
EDMONTON, AB- Alberta's response to the COVID-19 pandemic is under the microscope.After receiving inquiries and questions from Alberta's MLAs and some Albertans expressed these concerns Auditor Genera...
May 27, 2020
Canada's housing market should rebound in mid-2021: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you are looking to buy a home, consider doing so within the next 12 months if you can.A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says it will be about a y...
May 27, 2020
Province confirms only one new COVID-19 case in South Zone Tuesday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has some more promising news regarding COVID-19 infections.On Tuesday, May 26, there were only 22 new cases provincially, bringing the total to 6,901. Of tho...
May 26, 2020
Higher prices encourage Canadian producers to boost oil production
CALGARY - Western Canadian producers are moving to restore some oil production as crude prices rise with demand thanks to the gradual opening of the world economy and OPEC and Russian output cuts.But ...
May 26, 2020
Crowsnest Pass fire ban downgraded to a fire advisory
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - The fire ban in Crowsnest Pass is now only a fire advisory. The fire advisory applies in the Crowsnest Pass and Forest Protection Area surrounding the Pass."In response to recent ...
May 26, 2020
UCP confirms it will apply for federal wage subsidy
EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta's United Conservative Party says it is applying for the federal wage subsidy program during the COVID-19 pandemic while the Opposition NDP says it is holding off.UCP spokesman...
May 25, 2020
Province announces changes to supply of PPE during COVID-19 pandemic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While the Government of Alberta reports low numbers of COVID-19 infections Monday, the way that personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and gloves are distributed will cha...
May 25, 2020
Gathering limits make a ‘great time to be building a pipeline:’ Alberta minister
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.Sonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted b...
May 25, 2020