Alberta’s Supreme Court will hear an urgent appeal from harm reduction advocates who want to stop a provincial policy that requires supervised drug use clients to identify themselves. The rule, which is due to take effect on January 31, requires people who use drugs to … Read More

The fifth wave of COVID-19 the pandemic unfolds differently in the hospitals of Alberta this time. “I think it’s different this time because there are so many healthcare professionals who get sick themselves,” Reanne Booker, an oncology and palliative care nurse who volunteered to work … Read More

The leaders of Alberta’s largest unions in the public and private sectors are calling for drastic immediate closure measures to combat the spiral COVID-19 Omicron variant. Managers require no personal service at restaurants and bars, close theaters and casinos, close gyms, suspend recreational sports, and … Read More

Dennis Paglinawan was hoping to get his day in court after receiving a speeding ticket in the mail. “When I looked for what I could do, it was quite disappointing to learn that I would not be able to fight the fine or get the … Read More

After the holiday break, Alberta broke a new record in documented, active COVID-19 cases. On Tuesday afternoon, Prime Minister Jason Kenney said there were more than 34,000 active cases in the province, which he said were driven by the Omicron variant. 2:39 Alberta marks record … Read More

A proposal that would have made it more difficult to hold an earlier review of Prime Minister Jason Kenney’s leadership did not receive sufficient support Friday at the United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting. There was applause when the proposal to raise the number of … Read More

With Albertans sending 1,034 kg of waste per person to landfills annually – a number higher than any other Canadian jurisdiction, according to Alberta’s government data – it’s no wonder the province is seeking to stop all waste. On Monday, the government announced that new … Read More