Alberta News

Alberta introduces app to combat opioid overdose deaths for those home alone

EDMONTON — Alberta is introducing an app to help prevent people from overdosing on opioids while alone at home.

Mar 23, 2021 12:27 PM Read more >

Cineplex CEO calls COVID-19 cinema closures in Alberta 'devastating' for employees

TORONTO — The president and CEO of Canadian movie theatre giant Cineplex says the company is "extremely frustrated and disappointed" Alberta is keeping cinemas closed amid the current COVID-19 protocols.

Mar 23, 2021 11:52 AM Read more >

Laura Walker, Kirk Muyres set the pace at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

CALGARY — Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres improved to 5-0 at the Home Hardware Canadian mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-4 win over Briane Meilleur and Mark Nichols on Monday.

Mar 22, 2021 10:23 PM Read more >

Alberta nixes further easing of COVID-19 health rules, blames federal government

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health minister says the province won’t further ease COVID-19 health restrictions for now — and he says it’s Ottawa’s fault.

Mar 22, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Alberta man accused of killing family doctor to have mental health assessed

RED DEER, Alta. — An Alberta man facing a trial in the slaying of a family doctor at a medical clinic is facing another review of his mental health.

Mar 22, 2021 4:17 PM Read more >

Alberta to end name changes for dangerous, long-term, high-risk offenders

EDMONTON — Alberta is moving to stop dangerous, long-term or high-risk offenders from legally changing their names. Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish has introduced legislation in the house to make the change.

Mar 22, 2021 4:05 PM Read more >

Public interest review begins into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods

EDMONTON — A public interest review of a proposed reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding started Monday with Alberta Transportation defending the project.

Mar 22, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >

Petition asks Ottawa to review overall effect of expanded coal-mining in Alberta

EDMONTON — The federal government needs to step in and consider the potential overall effects of Alberta's intent to expand its coal-mining industry, says a petition tabled Monday in the House of Commons.

Mar 22, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

'Shepherd ought to protect his flock:' Judge fines, releases jailed Alberta pastor

STONY PLAIN, Alta. — An Alberta pastor who was kept in jail for violating a bail condition to comply with COVID-19 health orders was to be freed Monday without conditions.

Mar 22, 2021 2:10 PM Read more >

CP Rail merger with Kansas City Southern expected to benefit Canadian shippers

CALGARY — The merger of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Kansas City Southern promises improved service for Canadian shippers, but the impact on crude-by-rail volumes will be muted, observers said Monday.

Mar 22, 2021 11:52 AM Read more >