UPDATE: Five more Albertans die from COVID-19 bringing total to 8
Updated March 30, 4:55 p.m. Five more Albertans have died from COVID-19, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said…
COVID-19 turns consumer culture upside down and society moving towards more compassion, kindness: Poll
43 per cent of respondents have new-found respect for workers in energy sector, because of their…
Potential for massive closures, bankruptcies to fitness industry amid COVID-19 pandemic: FIC
Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC), the trade association representing about 5,000 fitness businesses that serve more than…
Two men found shot to death beside truck on highway near Bonnyville
GLENDON – On March 28, 2020, at about 4 a.m., the Bonnyville RCMP responded to a call…
Islander teaches her 91-year-old grandma to use iPhone amid coronavirus
By Canadian Press EMYVALE, P.E.I. — Stephanie McQuaid knew it wouldn’t be easy to teach her…
Violators of health care orders in Newfoundland now face possible suspension of driver’s licence
By Canadian Press ST. JOHN’S — The known number of cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador…
Stettler County getting court order against unsightly premise
By Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stettler County is moving ahead with cleaning up an…
Village of Alix hasn’t seen ‘hoarding’ problem hears council
By: Stu Salkeld, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Village of Alix has been lucky enough to…
Update: Edmonton Police ask public’s help locating missing teen last seen at Kingsway Transit Centre
Updated March 30, 4:39 a.m. Edmonton Police say Sonya McGillis has been located safe and unharmed.…
RCMP ask public’s help locating man last seen at Humboldt McDonalds 4 weeks ago
May be in Alberta Updated Match 28, 10: 30 p.m. RCMP say Forrest Aitken has been…
With in-school classes cancelled indefinitely, funding for K-12 education is being temporarily adjusted
With in-school classes cancelled indefinitely, funding for K-12 education is being temporarily adjusted to reflect the…
Group calls on Albertans to join #rentstrike amid COVID-19 pandemic
Residential and business tenants join movement Tenant advocates say when April 1 arrives many renters won’t…
VIDEO: Free self-hypnosis video aims to prevent pandemic panic
LONDON, UK – As global concerns surrounding COVID-19 increase and countries step into lockdown, a company…
Taco Bell handing out free tacos
IRVINE, Calif, — Taco Bell is giving a free taco to every American resident on March 31.…
Calfrac cuts capital spending almost in half and workforce by 40% due to COVID-19 and oil price war
Cutting board’s, CEO and staff salaries CALGARY – Calfrac Well Services is cutting its 2020 capital…
Drumheller pen locked down after some inmates show flu symptoms
Updated March 30, 5 a.m. The lockdown put in place at Drumheller Institution has ended. The…
Legislature to reconvene to discuss province’s economic future and support for Albertans during pandemic
Government House Leader Jason Nixon will call Alberta MLAs back to the legislature on Tuesday, March…
Alberta limits gatherings to 15, orders non-essential businesses to close
To protect the health and safety of Albertans, mass gatherings will be limited to 15 people…
Vehicle access temporarily suspended to all provincial parks and recreation areas
Automobile access is temporarily suspended at access points to all provincial parks as well as provincial…
Alberta brings in increased security for Alberta renters
Tenants can’t be evicted This is part of an overall $7.7-billion package in direct supports and…
Emergency Social Services support available for Medicine Hat organizations impacted by COVID-19
The Government of Alberta is providing $30 million to municipalities, charitable and non-profit organizations to help…
Trudeau announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID-19
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced additional new measures to support small businesses dealing with the…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has mild symptoms and has tested positive for COVID-19. “He was…
WATCH: Rachel Notley updates Albertans on NDP’s efforts during pandemic
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley and MLA Thomas Dang will taking questions on Facebook live, and updating…
Chaos looms as continuing-care facilities brace for COVID-19: AUPE
Staff shortages on horizon, workers fear care guidelines being ignored EDMONTON – Many continuing care facilities…
Lacombe Police see increase in fraudulent activity associated with COVID-19
The Lacombe Police Service (LPS) has seen an increase in fraudulent activity associated with COVID-19. LPS…
Update: Jasper RCMP ask public’s help locating missing man, 32
Updated March 26, 5:41 p.m. RCMP say Lylack has been located safe. —– Original story —-…
Province gives law enforcement agencies full authority to enforce public health orders and issue fines
Courts will have increased powers to administer fines of up to $100,000 for a first offence and up…
UN launches joint global humanitarian response plan to combat COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today launched a $2 billion coordinated global humanitarian response plan to…
Killam RCMP ask public’s help locating missing man, 32
Killam RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 32-year-old Gordon Alexander Sinclair. He was last seen on March…
Help for Alberta’s oilpatch coming in ‘hours, possibly days’ says federal finance minister
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau said today that help for Canada’s oil and gas industry is…
Lethbridge Police arrest couple on drug trafficking, weapons charges
Lethbridge Police have charged a man and woman following a short-term investigation into drug trafficking activity.…
Sylvan Lake allows customers to defer utility payments until August, taxes until December
Sylvan Lake approves temporary billing measures Sylvan Lake Town Council has approved temporary municipal billing measures,…