FORT MCKAY, Alta. — The chief of a northern Alberta First Nation says masks are now mandatory after the community learned of its first COVID-19 case. Fort McKay First Nation Chief Mel Grandjamb announced the positive test in a video message…
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Edmonton officials recommend against recreational activities on the North Saskatchewan River
Edmonton Fire Rescue’s chief of special operations is warning against people going on the North Saskatchewan River for recreational activities. Bruce McWhinnie said the river level is over six metres with an unusually high flow rate. “[On Friday] it’s at…
Extended sit-down interview with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney sat down with Global Lethbridge anchor Liam Nixon to talk about a wide range of issues affecting southern Alberta, including new money for infrastructure and agriculture upgrades, rural doctors, the COVID-19 pandemic and the controversy over…
Alberta unveils economic stimulus package
June 29 2020 8:05pm The Alberta government has announced its $10 billion plan to repair the province’s battered economy. Heather Yourex-West reports on its path ahead, and whether the government’s plan will be enough. ‘ }); } else { var…
Why does former Harper government house leader want the west to separate?
Jay Hill, interim leader of Wexit Canada, tells Mercedes Stephenson anger towards a “failed confederation” has sparked separatist sentiment in Alberta. Hill says the goal of the party is to convince the provincial governments in Western Canada to hold a…
Doorcam video: Mother bear, spotting opportunity, breaks into minivan
Ever wonder how strong bears are? If minivan doors could talk, brawny and plenty would likely be among the replies. This week, an Alberta woman with property in B.C. sent Global News doorcam video of a mother bear breaking into…
Mother bear breaks into minivan
June 26 2020 4:24pm An Alberta woman with property in B.C. sent Global News doorcam video of a mother bear breaking into a neighbour’s minivan at Red Mountain near Rossland. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
Cameras soon set to roll on Alberta film sets after productions paused
With productions halted during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s film industry was put on temporary pause. It was a devastating work stoppage to an industry that was already struggling. Damian Petti, a vice president for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage…
Ottawa relaxes clean fuel targets in short term due to coronavirus
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is scaling back the government’s planned Clean Fuel Standard in the short term to give the fossil fuel industry a bit more time to recover from the pandemic-induced economic collapse. But to make up for less…
Severe flooding in Calgary leaves cars submerged after storm moves through Alberta
June 14 2020 1:49pm A severe thunderstorm which moved through parts of Alberta on Saturday brought heavy rains to Calgary, leaving cars on highways and neighbourhood roads submerged in water. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…