Coronavirus: 77 Alberta health-care workers infected with new coronavirus
Alberta landlord fears financial challenges as protections for renters kick in
Coronavirus means some Alberta hotels close; changes for those still open
Sweet notes left for staff at Edmonton school: ‘Lots of missing you, lots of thanks’
Family, friends remember Nobleford man found dead north of Edmonton
TC Energy enlists Alberta to help finish US$8 billion Keystone XL project
Alberta man who died from COVID-19 remembered as a mentor and jokester
City of Leduc temporarily lays off 100 casual employees amid COVID-19 crisis
Citing facility closures and service adjustments amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the City of Leduc announced Tuesday that it has temporarily laid off 100 casual city employees, effective April 18. Continue reading
Bouwmeester in good health, according to Blues teammate Pietrangelo
St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo says teammate Jay Bouwmeester is in good health some seven weeks after having a cardioverter defibrillator implanted in his chest. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canada urged to make air transport an essential service for Inuit, North
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says flights services in the North have already been “drastically reduced” due to increasingly strict travel restrictions put in place to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus Continue reading
6.5-magnitude Idaho earthquake felt in southern Alberta
A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking. Continue reading
City of Edmonton working to get more showers for EXPO Centre COVID-19 facility
The City of Edmonton has released more details about day-to-day operations at the EXPO centre, including a push for more shower facilities. Continue reading
‘Stay home’: B.C. man’s plea after mother, stepfather die of COVID-19 hours apart
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“The only comforting thing about this is that they’re together still,” said Jason Jaspar. Continue reading
Conservationists concerned over sale of Crown land in southern Alberta
The Alberta government has auctioned off a parcel of Crown land near Taber, Alta., to an anonymous bidder for $460,000, and that has some conservation groups in the area concerned. Continue reading
3rd COVID-19 death reported at Calgary care centre; officials flag operational concerns
A third resident at the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre in Calgary has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Coronavirus outbreak is the world’s worst crisis since Second World War: UN chief
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a much stronger and more effective global response to the coronavirus pandemic and to the social and economic devastation that COVID-19 is causing. Continue reading
Arrest made in connection with Prince Albert, Sask. triple homicide: police
Police added that they’re not looking for any other suspects at this time. Continue reading
Bad connection: Why home offices are slowing down work and play
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
If you’re working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you likely know the frustration that comes with a bad internet connection. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 28 U.S. spring-breakers test positive for COVID-19 after Mexico trip
The 28 confirmed cases are self-isolating and dozens more are under quarantine while being monitored and tested, the city of Austin said in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading
Alberta education minister will not reverse decision on layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta’s education minister, in her first public comments since laying off more than 20,000 people in an email on the weekend, resisted Opposition calls to reverse her decision. Continue reading
Edmonton police warning of coronavirus scams after 3 lose more than $17K
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Since the novel coronavirus arrived in Alberta, police say three Edmontonians have lost $17,750 in COVID-19 related scams. Continue reading
B.C. startup launches app to help swamped health-care workers outside of work
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The free app coordinates friends, families and neighbours of health-care workers to take care of basic tasks like shopping or meal preparation during the pandemic. Continue reading
5 new COVID-19 deaths in B.C., restrictions to last until ‘at least the summer’: officials
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the event live here, on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 28 U.S. spring-breakers test positive for COVID-19 after Mexico trip
The 28 confirmed cases are self-isolating and dozens more are under quarantine while being monitored and tested, the city of Austin said in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading
Comparing coronavirus responses: What did Canada and the U.S. do differently?
New York has more than nine times as many diagnoses as Canada, which has 7,405 confirmed cases, including 74 deaths. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canada’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100
As of Tuesday, Canada’s COVID-19 death toll now sits at 101 while confirmed cases have now reached at least 8,579. Continue reading
Family uses walkie-talkie to say goodbye to mom dying of coronavirus
The mother of six was recovering from breast cancer when she contracted the virus. Continue reading
City of Leduc temporarily lays off 100 casual employees amid COVID-19 crisis
Citing facility closures and service adjustments amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the City of Leduc announced Tuesday that it has temporarily laid off 100 casual city employees, effective April 18. Continue reading
Bouwmeester in good health, according to Blues teammate Pietrangelo
St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo says teammate Jay Bouwmeester is in good health some seven weeks after having a cardioverter defibrillator implanted in his chest. Continue reading
6.5-magnitude Idaho earthquake felt in southern Alberta
A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking. Continue reading
City of Edmonton working to get more showers for EXPO Centre COVID-19 facility
The City of Edmonton has released more details about day-to-day operations at the EXPO centre, including a push for more shower facilities. Continue reading
Alberta landlord fears financial challenges as protections for renters kick in
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
New protections for renters unable to make their payments because of COVID-19 will kick in Wednesday. Continue reading
Family, friends remember Nobleford man found dead north of Edmonton
Thirty-nine-year-old Jacob Sansom was a firefighter with the Nobleford fire department and his death comes as an unexpected shock to his loved ones. Continue reading
Conservationists concerned over sale of Crown land in southern Alberta
The Alberta government has auctioned off a parcel of Crown land near Taber, Alta., to an anonymous bidder for $460,000, and that has some conservation groups in the area concerned. Continue reading
Coronavirus means some Alberta hotels close; changes for those still open
By Gil Tucker Reporter
With far fewer guests, Alberta hotels are scaling back operations and laying off staff. Continue reading
Sweet notes left for staff at Edmonton school: ‘Lots of missing you, lots of thanks’
By Lisa MacGregor News Reporter and Anchor
Sweet messages were left by students, parents and family all over the doors at St. Mary Catholic School as everyone settles into the new normal of virtual classrooms. Continue reading
3rd COVID-19 death reported at Calgary care centre; officials flag operational concerns
A third resident at the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre in Calgary has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Arrest made in connection with Prince Albert, Sask. triple homicide: police
Police added that they’re not looking for any other suspects at this time. Continue reading
Bad connection: Why home offices are slowing down work and play
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
If you’re working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you likely know the frustration that comes with a bad internet connection. Continue reading
Alberta education minister will not reverse decision on layoffs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta’s education minister, in her first public comments since laying off more than 20,000 people in an email on the weekend, resisted Opposition calls to reverse her decision. Continue reading
Edmonton police warning of coronavirus scams after 3 lose more than $17K
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Since the novel coronavirus arrived in Alberta, police say three Edmontonians have lost $17,750 in COVID-19 related scams. Continue reading
Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby favourites again in annual NHLPA poll
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL’s top forward, while peers consider Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby the game’s most complete player. Continue reading
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Royal Bison Fair announces new online format due to COVID-19
The Royal Bison Art & Craft Fair is switching its spring show to an online format amid COVID-19. Continue reading
Coronavirus: The struggle to distance social teens during a pandemic
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Psychologist Caroline Buzanko says teens will evaluate the COVID-19 pandemic differently than their parents, as they don’t assess risk in the same way. Continue reading
2 taken to hospital after bus smashes into London Drugs in Sherwood Park
A bus driver and a London Drugs employee were taken to hospital Tuesday morning, after a bus careened into the Sherwood Park drug store. Continue reading
Alberta has 754 confirmed cases of COVID-19; 9 deaths total
Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday that a third death related to the novel coronavirus had occurred at McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre in Calgary. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 77 Alberta health-care workers infected with new coronavirus
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
Alberta Health has confirmed dozens of health care workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Coronavirus: AHS issues orders to 6 gyms in Alberta for failing to close
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
AHS has received 3,930 coronavirus-related complaints and services requests since January, according to Kerry Williamson, the executive director of issues management for AHS. Continue reading
TELUS Mobility outages resolved for Alberta customers
A widespread outage of TELUS Mobility services across Alberta, including landline, cellphone and data services was resolved within one hour Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Lloydminster RCMP investigating gun shots near motel
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
Lloydminster RCMP are looking for suspects after a bullet was found lodged in motel. Continue reading
Imperial Oil cutting spending plans for 2020 by $1 billion amid COVID-19 pandemic
Imperial Oil Ltd. is reducing its spending for this year by $1 billion, including a $500-million cut to its capital spending plan as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic and crash in oil prices. Continue reading