Alberta announces more aggressive COVID-19 testing measures
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Alberta announces more aggressive COVID-19 testing measures
Description
April 8, 2020
Premier Jason Kenney said the province is aiming to test 20,000 Albertans per day in an effort to trace community-spread cases and find those who have recovered. As Michael King reports, one immunologist says more testing could prevent a second wave of the virus.
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Alberta announces more aggressive COVID-19 testing measures01:38 | April 8, 2020 -
Applications open for YMCA Student Work Summer Exchange program04:36 | 2 hours ago -
City of Edmonton receives feedback on proposed infill changes02:05 | January 18, 2026 -
Albertans learn all about staying safe outdoors during the winter02:07 | January 18, 2026 -
Electricity between Montana and Alberta ‘definitely’ a trade irritant: U.S. Senator14:52 | January 18, 2026 -
People line up in Edmonton to sign Alberta separation petition01:46 | January 17, 2026 -
City officials working on next steps for replacing Bearspaw feeder main02:07 | January 17, 2026 -
Alberta doctors hope new triage doctor role is properly resourced01:51 | January 16, 2026 -
Edmonton to host International Indigenous Tourism Conference04:25 | January 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Doctors warn about new uptick in measles cases in Alberta02:33 | January 16, 2026 -
Alberta separatists look to escape ‘abusive relationship’ from Canada as movement grows01:57 | January 15, 2026 -
RMs concerned federal, provincial infrastructure funding not keeping up with demand02:07 | January 15, 2026 -
Bridgeland businesses deal with rash of recent break-ins01:35 | January 15, 2026 -
Alberta government addresses acute care capacity02:16 | January 15, 2026 -
Still time to experience Jasper in January04:18 | January 15, 2026 -
‘Peaked’: Alberta’s top doctor weighs in on severe flu season02:01 | January 13, 2026 -
Alberta past the worst of flu season, province’s top doctor says02:00 | January 13, 2026 -
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Coastal First Nations in B.C.01:53 | January 13, 2026 -
Canada’s canola producers watching as Carney heads to China for trade talks01:49 | January 13, 2026 -
Alberta premier, ministers yet to address E.R. capacity issues face to face01:58 | January 12, 2026 -
One dead, another injured after vehicle collides with construction barrier in Calgary Saturday night02:05 | January 11, 2026 -
Edmontonians join protests against Iranian government01:46 | January 11, 2026 -
Young Edmontonian starts non-profit organization to help feed homeless01:49 | January 11, 2026 -
Father-daughter Saskatchewan ski tour02:19 | January 11, 2026 -
Repairs on ruptured Bearspaw feeder main nearly complete, but more work still needed02:10 | January 10, 2026 -
Alberta auto insurers lose $1.2 billion in 2024: report01:45 | January 9, 2026 -
Thousands of Canadian restaurants will close in 2026, report predicts01:52 | January 9, 2026 -
E.R. doctors say Alberta hospitals in crisis even before call for state of emergency02:05 | January 9, 2026 -
The 2026 Calgary Renovation Shows opens this weekend at the BMO Centre04:27 | January 9, 2026 -
Latest innovations at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas05:43 | January 9, 2026 -
Alberta doctors plea for province to declare state of emergency02:09 | January 8, 2026 -
Canadian actor hits the stage in Edmonton with ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’03:56 | January 8, 2026
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Alberta announces more aggressive COVID-19 testing measures01:38 | April 8, 2020
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Applications open for YMCA Student Work Summer Exchange program04:36 | 2 hours ago
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City of Edmonton receives feedback on proposed infill changes02:05 | January 18, 2026
-
Albertans learn all about staying safe outdoors during the winter02:07 | January 18, 2026
-
Electricity between Montana and Alberta ‘definitely’ a trade irritant: U.S. Senator14:52 | January 18, 2026
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People line up in Edmonton to sign Alberta separation petition01:46 | January 17, 2026
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City officials working on next steps for replacing Bearspaw feeder main02:07 | January 17, 2026
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Alberta doctors hope new triage doctor role is properly resourced01:51 | January 16, 2026
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Edmonton to host International Indigenous Tourism Conference04:25 | January 16, 2026
-
Health Matters: Doctors warn about new uptick in measles cases in Alberta02:33 | January 16, 2026
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Alberta separatists look to escape ‘abusive relationship’ from Canada as movement grows01:57 | January 15, 2026
-
RMs concerned federal, provincial infrastructure funding not keeping up with demand02:07 | January 15, 2026
-
Bridgeland businesses deal with rash of recent break-ins01:35 | January 15, 2026
-
Alberta government addresses acute care capacity02:16 | January 15, 2026
-
Still time to experience Jasper in January04:18 | January 15, 2026
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‘Peaked’: Alberta’s top doctor weighs in on severe flu season02:01 | January 13, 2026
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Alberta past the worst of flu season, province’s top doctor says02:00 | January 13, 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Coastal First Nations in B.C.01:53 | January 13, 2026
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Canada’s canola producers watching as Carney heads to China for trade talks01:49 | January 13, 2026
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Alberta premier, ministers yet to address E.R. capacity issues face to face01:58 | January 12, 2026
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One dead, another injured after vehicle collides with construction barrier in Calgary Saturday night02:05 | January 11, 2026
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Edmontonians join protests against Iranian government01:46 | January 11, 2026
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Young Edmontonian starts non-profit organization to help feed homeless01:49 | January 11, 2026
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Father-daughter Saskatchewan ski tour02:19 | January 11, 2026
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Repairs on ruptured Bearspaw feeder main nearly complete, but more work still needed02:10 | January 10, 2026
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Alberta auto insurers lose $1.2 billion in 2024: report01:45 | January 9, 2026
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Thousands of Canadian restaurants will close in 2026, report predicts01:52 | January 9, 2026
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E.R. doctors say Alberta hospitals in crisis even before call for state of emergency02:05 | January 9, 2026
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The 2026 Calgary Renovation Shows opens this weekend at the BMO Centre04:27 | January 9, 2026
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Latest innovations at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas05:43 | January 9, 2026
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Alberta doctors plea for province to declare state of emergency02:09 | January 8, 2026
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Canadian actor hits the stage in Edmonton with ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’03:56 | January 8, 2026
Alberta announces more aggressive COVID-19 testing measures
Description
April 8, 2020
Premier Jason Kenney said the province is aiming to test 20,000 Albertans per day in an effort to trace community-spread cases and find those who have recovered. As Michael King reports, one immunologist says more testing could prevent a second wave of the virus.
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