Tag: alberta

EDMONTON -- They've been administering the flu shot for years, and now pharmacists at 100 pharmacies in Edmonton, Red Deer ...

EPSB hopes to have all students back in class for part of next school year

EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Public School Board is encouraging parents to start thinking ahead to the next school year. EPSB ...

COVID-19 in Alberta on Feb. 11; update from Hinshaw at 3:30

First case of COVID-19 U.K. variant detected in an Alberta acute care centre

EDMONTON -- The province has announced that a case of COVID-19 linked to the Westlock Healthcare Centre has been confirmed ...

‘We buy Alberta’: Locally sourced grocery store opens in Edmonton

EDMONTON -- “Ok two burgers!” Frank Lovsin calls out to his employee working behind the grill. “With french fries?” He ...

Alberta Health Services brags about making list of world’s best hospitals; it did not

by Dylan Clark

EDMONTON -- Alberta Health Services (AHS) officials took to Twitter earlier this week to show off a big accomplishment. "Eight ...

Walter Gretzky dead at 82, Wayne Gretzky confirms

EDMONTON -- Walter Gretzky, the ultimate Canadian hockey dad who taught and nurtured the Great One, has died. He was ...

City considering Edmonton Expo Centre as vaccine site

EDMONTON -- The city is considering using the Edmonton Expo Centre as a possible vaccination site. The city says the ...

Mural to honour healthcare workers highlights both positive and negative emotions

EDMONTON -- A mural showcasing both the positive and negative emotions that front line workers have experienced during the health ...

Heart attack survivor looks to make history by summiting Mount Everest

EDMONTON -- It was during a cardio workout in 2018 when Leo Namen felt something was terribly wrong. “And then ...

Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

EDMONTON -- Alberta's chief medical officer of health will give a COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon. The government news release says ...

Alberta pastor charged with breaking COVID-19 health orders to appeal bail conditions

EDMONTON -- An Alberta pastor accused of holding Sunday services in violation of COVID-19 rules is to appeal his bail ...

'Shouldn’t have taken this long': Alta. Olymel plant temporarily closed after worker dies from COVID-19

‘A frightened workforce’: Union worries as Olymel reopens after COVID-19 shutdown

RED DEER -- Some employees of a pork processing plant in central Alberta that shut down after a COVID-19 outbreak ...

Banff photographer captures the beauty of Alberta’s wild ice

EDMONTON -- A Banff photographer's photos are gaining popularity online after he posted photos of 'wild skating' in the Rockies. ...

City of Edmonton rec centres reopening for ‘low intensity’ activities

EDMONTON -- The City of Edmonton announced Wednesday afternoon it will gradually reopen rec centres under new rules, starting Friday. ...

‘For the love of the game’: Scottish portrait artist draws realistic image of Connor McDavid

EDMONTON -- For 22-year-old Scottish artist Rebecca Thomson, who drew a remarkably lifelike portrait of NHL star Connor McDavid, ...

Edmonton’s police chief attempts to clarify position on symbols of hate

EDMONTON -- In an attempt to clarify his position, Edmonton police chief Dale McFee reiterated remarks he made Tuesday about ...

Police discover woman in ceiling of southeast school

EDMONTON -- Edmonton police discovered something unusual in a southeast school late Monday afternoon. Police say just before 5 p.m. ...

Wildfire season starts in Alberta

EDMONTON -- Snow may still be on the ground, but wildfire season has officially started in Alberta. 2020 was one ...

U of A students to vote on UPass fate at their school this week

EDMONTON -- Students at the University of Alberta are set to vote this week on whether or not they should ...

City plans to extend shelter space at convention centre until end of April