Alberta

Drivers license tests temporarily suspended in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you were planning on getting your driver's license any time soon, you're out of luck.Effective immediately, Alberta Transportation is suspending road tests during the public health...

Apr 15, 2020 Drivers testing

Increased testing means increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19

EDMONTON, AB. - The Tuesday, April 14 update from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw outlined a jump in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta. There were 138 new cases, taking the prov...

Apr 14, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw -- Government of Alberta

$3-million in provincial grants being given to Caregivers Alberta

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta looks to support the province's caregivers.They are giving $3-million in grants to Caregivers Alberta, a non-profit organization that provides programs and res...

Apr 14, 2020 Health Minister Tyler Shandro. (Government of Alberta)

Officials in southeast B.C. thank those who stayed home for Easter

INVERMERE, B.C. - Politicians in the Columbia Valley are thanking those who decided to stay home over Easter long weekend.Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok says he's pleased that many Briti...

Apr 14, 2020 Downtown Invermere, B.C. (The Drive 102.9 FM)

Petition urges Alberta to allow golf courses to open

RED DEER, AB - A fast-growing number of people feel Alberta golf courses should receive an exemption from mandated business closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.As of Tuesday morning, more th...

Apr 14, 2020 (RD News NOW)

Alberta announces several enforceable actions to prevent spring wildfires

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced fines, more firefighters, fire bans, and increased investments into fire protection."These early preparedness measures will ensure the province...

Apr 14, 2020 (Alberta Wildfire)

Alberta Labour Minister clarifies COVID-19 job protection measures

EDMONTON, AB - Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping responded to questions in the legislature this week regarding laws around job protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lethbridge-East ML...

Apr 14, 2020 Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping. (Government of Alberta)

Province expands COVID-19 testing eligibility, 81 new infections confirmed

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta gave its latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced 81 new cases of the virus in the provi...

Apr 13, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Union calls for temporary closure of meat-packing plant in High River over COVID-19 concerns

HIGH RIVER, AB - The union representing workers at one of Cargill's plants in Southern Alberta says it needs to enter a two-week closure.United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union (UFCW) local 40...

Apr 13, 2020 (Cargill Meat Solutions)

Provincial trial will look at whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent COVID-19 hospitalization

EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta will investigate the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in preventing hospitalization for people at the highest risk of developing severe symptoms of COVID-19.The Alber...

Apr 13, 2020 Alberta Legislature - LNN