Alberta has 79 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 621
Alberta provincial parks close parking during COVID-19 pandemic
No COVID-19 cases on Alberta First Nations; government says it’s working with leaders to keep it that way
Coronavirus: Malls in Edmonton limit access following provincial government order to shut down non-essential business
Butterdome to become COVID-19 secondary treatment facility to keep patients out of ERs
Following travel uncertainty and the risk of contracting COVID-19, Edmonton couple is finally home and in self-isolation
Canada ‘very concerned’ with OPEC’s decisions amid coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government remains focused on helping Canadians who are ‘hardest hit’ economically by COVID-19. Continue reading
Edmonton-area couple among Canadians stranded in South Africa amid lockdown
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
A Sherwood Park couple is stranded in South Africa amid a nationwide lockdown. They are calling on the Canadian government for help getting home. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 2nd employee at Oshawa, Ont., grocery store tests positive for COVID-19
Real Canadian Superstore confirmed the news in a social media post and said the store has been temporarily closed in order for a third-party cleaning crew to attend the business and “thoroughly clean and disinfect” it. Continue reading
Alberta health minister ‘needs to step down’ after angrily confronting doctor over Facebook meme: analyst
Calgary doctor Mukarram Zaidi said Health Minister Tyler Shandro and his wife lashed out at him on the weekend over a Facebook meme post. Continue reading
Injured Humboldt Bronco launches lawsuit against drivers in 2018 crash
A hockey player paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has launched a lawsuit that names both drivers involved. Continue reading
Tornado caught on camera tearing through Arkansas town, leaving six people injured
The National Weather Service tweeted a video from the Arkansas Department of Transportation that showed a large tornado dropping from storm clouds in Jonesboro. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canadians give ‘tremendous’ response to call for blood donors
Canadians have been coming forward in large numbers to donate blood after Canadian Blood Services warned of a possible shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Alberta unemployment rate to reach 9.5% amid COVID-19 pandemic: economic outlook
The TD Economics forecast projects a recession deeper than what Alberta experienced in 2015. Continue reading
China’s coronavirus cases are going down as most new infections appeared imported
Saturday’s sole case of domestically transmitted coronavirus was recorded in Henan province, bordering Hubei. Continue reading
Lethbridge Olympian taking Tokyo 2020 postponement in stride
Lethbridge swimmer Rachel Nicol was preparing for Olympic trials, but after the International Olympic Committee announced earlier this week that Tokyo 2020 would be postponed, the athlete said she felt relief. Continue reading
Red Arrow closes shop in Alberta, lays off most staff citing coronavirus effects
By Tracy Nagai Reporter and Co-anchor
Red Arrow Motorcoach said it’s suspending all of its bus routes in Alberta on March 30 and will lay off most staff. Continue reading
‘All clear’: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau thanks well-wishers after recovering from COVID-19
“And to everyone who is suffering right now, I send you all my love,” she wrote. Continue reading
Fort Saskatchewan couple creates online trivia game during COVID-19 pandemic
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
Most of us are spending a lot more time video-chatting with friends and family, but you could also sign up for a game of trivia together. Continue reading
Alberta MLAs to be called back to legislature Tuesday to debate COVID-19 legislation
Government House Leader Jason Nixon will call Alberta MLAs back to the legislature next week to debate legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government announced in a news release issued Friday. Continue reading
65% of reported COVID-19 cases in Canada related to community transmission: latest data
Community spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, first appeared in British Columbia. Continue reading
65% of reported COVID-19 cases in Canada related to community transmission: latest data
Community spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, first appeared in British Columbia. Continue reading
‘All clear’: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau thanks well-wishers after recovering from COVID-19
“And to everyone who is suffering right now, I send you all my love,” she wrote. Continue reading
Ontario government bans gatherings of more than 5 people in bid to stop coronavirus spread
‘We’re prepared to do whatever it takes to keep our people and our communities safe right now,’ the Ontario premier said. Continue reading
Alberta has 79 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 621
Alberta Health announced 79 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the province on Saturday, bringing the total to 621. Continue reading
Coronavirus: B.C. reports 1 new death and 92 new cases, but 45% have recovered
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The update comes a day after officials released new modelling data showing B.C. could be on track to avoid a “worst-case scenario” as the outbreak continues. Continue reading
Alberta provincial parks close parking during COVID-19 pandemic
In an effort to improve physical distancing and limit group sizes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alberta government restricted motor vehicles from accessing parts of provincial parks. Continue reading
Alberta has 79 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 621
Alberta Health announced 79 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the province on Saturday, bringing the total to 621. Continue reading
Following travel uncertainty and the risk of contracting COVID-19, Edmonton couple is finally home and in self-isolation
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
An Edmonton couple is home and in self-isolation after facing several challenges in trying to fly out of Mexico. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Malls in Edmonton limit access following provincial government order to shut down non-essential business
Shopping malls in the Edmonton area have closed the majority of their services, following Friday’s orders from the provincial government to close all non-essential businesses. Continue reading
Alberta government redirects school funding into COVID-19 response; NDP calls move ‘unconscionable’
The UCP has announced it will be redirecting $128 million from education funding to be used in the province’s COVID-19 response. Continue reading
No COVID-19 cases on Alberta First Nations; government says it’s working with leaders to keep it that way
Alberta’s minister of Indigenous relations said Saturday that his ministry is working to communicate with First Nations communities to help guide them through the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Canada ‘very concerned’ with OPEC’s decisions amid coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government remains focused on helping Canadians who are ‘hardest hit’ economically by COVID-19. Continue reading
Edmonton-area couple among Canadians stranded in South Africa amid lockdown
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
A Sherwood Park couple is stranded in South Africa amid a nationwide lockdown. They are calling on the Canadian government for help getting home. Continue reading
Alberta health minister ‘needs to step down’ after angrily confronting doctor over Facebook meme: analyst
Calgary doctor Mukarram Zaidi said Health Minister Tyler Shandro and his wife lashed out at him on the weekend over a Facebook meme post. Continue reading
Injured Humboldt Bronco launches lawsuit against drivers in 2018 crash
A hockey player paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has launched a lawsuit that names both drivers involved. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canadians give ‘tremendous’ response to call for blood donors
Canadians have been coming forward in large numbers to donate blood after Canadian Blood Services warned of a possible shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Alberta unemployment rate to reach 9.5% amid COVID-19 pandemic: economic outlook
The TD Economics forecast projects a recession deeper than what Alberta experienced in 2015. Continue reading
Lethbridge Olympian taking Tokyo 2020 postponement in stride
Lethbridge swimmer Rachel Nicol was preparing for Olympic trials, but after the International Olympic Committee announced earlier this week that Tokyo 2020 would be postponed, the athlete said she felt relief. Continue reading
Butterdome to become COVID-19 secondary treatment facility to keep patients out of ERs
The Butterdome is becoming a referrals-only a COVID-19 treatment facility with the aim of keeping mildly ill people out of emergency departments in the Edmonton area. Continue reading
Red Arrow closes shop in Alberta, lays off most staff citing coronavirus effects
By Tracy Nagai Reporter and Co-anchor
Red Arrow Motorcoach said it’s suspending all of its bus routes in Alberta on March 30 and will lay off most staff. Continue reading
Fort Saskatchewan couple creates online trivia game during COVID-19 pandemic
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
Most of us are spending a lot more time video-chatting with friends and family, but you could also sign up for a game of trivia together. Continue reading
Alberta MLAs to be called back to legislature Tuesday to debate COVID-19 legislation
Government House Leader Jason Nixon will call Alberta MLAs back to the legislature next week to debate legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government announced in a news release issued Friday. Continue reading
Can a malaria drug combat coronavirus? Researchers want to find out
People who live with others who have tested positive, as well as healthcare workers who were exposed to COVID-19 patients, can participate in the clinical trial. Continue reading
Connor McDavid says ‘a full season’s a fair season’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Speaking on a video conference call Friday, McDavid said “a full season’s a fair season” when asked how he’d like to see things play out. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Edmonton police see ‘hate-related graffiti’ directed at Asian community
“There is zero tolerance for hate-related behaviour in our community, regardless if we’re in the middle of a pandemic or not.” Continue reading
Alberta closes some non-essential business, prevents evictions as 542 COVID-19 cases confirmed
Alberta announced some big changes Friday, including rules to protect renters from being evicted, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose to 542. Continue reading
Alberta restricts access to courthouses to reduce spread of COVID-19
Effective March 30, Alberta Courts are tightening restrictions around who can and cannot enter courthouses due to the novel coronavirus health crisis. Continue reading
Oil price crash expected to hit thermal oilsands production in Western Canada
An oil and gas analyst says record low prices for oilsands crude could lead to up to 20 per cent of Canada’s thermal bitumen production being shut down over the next few months. Continue reading
Scaffolding collapses at southwest Edmonton construction site
Occupational Health and Safety is now part of an investigation after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in southwest Edmonton Thursday. Continue reading
36 Albertans have died of the flu this season
Alberta Health Services has released its weekly influenza data, which shows that 36 Albertans have died of the flu this season. Continue reading