Alberta

Jason Kenney spreads message of hope during global pandemic

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is offering financial support to those impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said the province will offer $573 cash payments pe...

Mar 19, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney (Photo: The Canadian Press)

119 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta, prompting further provincial closures

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced that 22 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed as of Wednesday, March 18.This brings the provincial total to 119.83 cases in the Calgar...

Mar 18, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Beware of COVID-19 fraudsters

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is warning the public that scammers appear to be trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 situation."As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, wa...

Mar 18, 2020 Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre logo.

Alberta RCMP limiting close contact in detachments

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta RCMP is taking actions to limit contact between the public and their officers and staff."A number of changes have been put in place to protect the health of our employees and ...

Mar 18, 2020 RCMP sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

AA temporarily closing some meetings to help combat spread of COVID-19, including Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alcoholics Anonymous is temporarily closing many of its meetings across Canada in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.AA, which typically meets in churches, legion halls, and oth...

Mar 18, 2020 Alcoholics Anonymous. (John van Hasselt/Corbis via Getty Images)

Expiry dates for Alberta drivers’ licenses, vehicle registrations extended until May 15

EDMONTON, AB - In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the province has made some changes to the renewal process of drivers' licenses, vehicle registrations and other permits and certificates. Albertans...

Olivia Thorington Mar 18, 2020 (Government of Alberta)

Provincial government passes 2020 budget

EDMONTON, AB - Amid the COVID-19 global pandemic, Alberta premier Jason Kenney has announced that the provincial budget has passed its budget.Kenney made the announcement on Facebook shortly after 1:0...

Mar 18, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney (The Canadian Press)

Alberta courts announce changes amidst COVID-19 pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Provincial Court of Alberta is limiting all regular operations, effective Tuesday, March 17, until further notice.Steps are being taken to protect the health and safety of all cou...

Mar 17, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse. (Lethbridge News Now)

COVID-19 cases continue to rise

EDMONTON, AB. -- As the province declares of State of Public Emergency, Alberta Health Services confirmed the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. 23 cases have been added in Alberta, bringing ...

Mar 17, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw - Government of Alberta

Coutts border crossing expecting influx of travellers

COUTTS, AB - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers of the possibility for higher-than-normal traffic at southern Alberta land crossings, including Coutts, over the next sever...

Mar 17, 2020 Coutts Border Crossing. (Supplied by Canada Border Services Agency)