Police search for man who berated Muslim woman, kids in downtown Calgary
Police are searching for a man who berated a Muslim woman and her children in downtown Calgary on Tuesday, in what may be the latest in a string of hate-motivated …
Lethbridge police chief asks public to be patient as work continues to address corruption allegations
Lethbridge’s chief of police says he is asking the public for patience as work continues to investigate and address allegations of police misconduct within the force. “I just want the …
Alberta government gives $750K to address elder abuse
The Alberta government will be providing $750,000 to a council that helps prevent and address elder abuse across the province. According to a news release, the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness …
Study warns Alberta has failed to consider damage to foothills from coal mining
A lengthy new report commissioned by landowners near proposed Alberta coal mines concludes mines would create environmental liabilities that exceed their economic benefits. Written by respected Alberta environmental consultants, the …
Alberta clinical psychologist explains vaccine lotteries and behavioural change
With first-dose uptake lagging in Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney recently announced three $1-million jackpots are up for grabs to encourage those who are vaccine hesitant to get the shot — and only the …
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, June 15
The latest on restrictions and reopenings: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is just 48,000 first-doses away from Stage 3 and the lifting of almost all COVID-19 health restrictions in …
Highly contagious delta variant could be Alberta’s primary strain by late June, scientists warn
When the alpha variant of coronavirus first began to spread in Alberta early this year, Gosia Gasperowicz sounded the alarm that the province was headed for a third wave which would likely be …
Calgary pastor arrested for violating COVID-19 health rules
The pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in southeast Calgary is in jail after being arrested for failing to comply with a court order to stop holding church services in violation …
Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination rates tied to levels of formal education, data shows
An analysis of COVID-19 vaccination rates in Alberta suggests one socio-economic factor, in particular, is correlated to vaccine uptake. And it’s not income, language or cultural barriers. It’s education. This presents a …
Calgary Transit buys electric shuttle buses for long-awaited pilot
Calgary Transit will use electric vehicles for some community routes starting next year. Transit purchased 14 Vicinity Lightning EV shuttle buses from Vicinity Motor Corp. for delivery and operation in 2022. …