Alberta

Province announces new measures against COVID-19, including closure of all non-essential businesses

EDMONTON, AB - The province is ramping up its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced some new measures in the province's daily update on the novel coronavirus ...

Mar 27, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney during Friday's press conference (Government of Alberta - YourAlberta on YouTube)

Conservatives suspend party’s leadership race citing COVID-19

OTTAWA - The Conservative party is suspending its leadership race in the face of the ongoing crisis caused by COVID-19.The June 27 election date has been shelved, with the leadership organizing commit...

Mar 27, 2020 Conservatives leadership forum -- The Canadian Press

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate target to 0.25 per cent

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is cutting its key interest target by half a percentage point to 0.25 per cent in an unscheduled rate announcement.In a statement on its website, the central bank says its ...

Mar 27, 2020 Bank of Canada -- The Canadian Press

Service Canada offices to shutter for in-person services over COVID-19 concerns

OTTAWA - The federal government is shutting down the network of in-person Service Canada centres over COVID-19 concerns.Some of the offices, such as one tucked inside Ottawa's city hall, have already ...

Mar 27, 2020 Service Canada - The Canadian Press

Alberta confirms 67 new COVID-19, the most in a single day so far

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta confirmed the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the province in a single day.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced another 67 cas...

Mar 26, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

AHS asks public not to donate food to hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is asking the public to not donate any food to their staff, volunteers or hospital patients as they try to contain the spread of COVID-19.In a statem...

Mar 26, 2020 Credit: Alberta Health Services

Group calls for release of non-violent inmates to reduce COVID-19 spread in prisons

Advocates are calling for the release of non-violent inmates and a unified plan to deal with the health and safety of prisoners during the COVID-19 pandemic.Dozens of organizations have sent letters t...

Mar 26, 2020 Lethbridge Correctional Centre. (Lethbridge News Now)

Province applies to designate "entire food supply chain" as an "essential service"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is taking steps to protect the province's food supply and aid food growers and producers, as well as consumers.Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dre...

Mar 26, 2020 Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen. (Government of Alberta)

Agriculture sector scrambling to offset consequences of COVID-19 crisis

CALGARY, AB. - Canada's agriculture sector is warning of higher prices and potential food shortages if it it isn't designated an essential service and allowed to do business as usual during the COVID-...

Mar 26, 2020 Cattle Ranch -- The Canadian Press

Public Health orders to be enforced by law, as many not "getting the message"

EDMONTON, AB. -- Premier Jason Kenney has announced further measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.While the majority of Albertans have been responsible and civic-minded in responding the pandemic...

Mar 25, 2020 Alberta Legislature - LNN