Alberta News

Alberta eyes changes to support sick workers as coronavirus cases reach 19

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government is looking to change workplace rules for employees who may need time off to isolate themselves during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 11, 2020 5:23 PM Read more >

Silvertips to play final home game of WHL regular season without fans

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League's Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds announced they will play upcoming regular-season home games without fans after Washington State banned large group events in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 11, 2020 3:46 PM Read more >

Amnesty International raises Greta sticker in letter to Trudeau, premiers

CALGARY — Amnesty International says it's not enough for political leaders to condemn a sexually suggestive decal appearing to show teenage climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and they should do more to protect human rights activists.

Mar 11, 2020 3:42 PM Read more >

Birchcliff joins Seven Generations and MEG in cuts to 2020 capital spending

CALGARY — Players in Canada's oilpatch are continuing to cut capital spending plans in the wake of this week's sharp plunge in oil prices. After markets closed Wednesday, Birchcliff Energy Ltd.

Mar 11, 2020 3:18 PM Read more >

Kenney worried layoffs coming as oil and gas sector struggles with coronavirus

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney flew to Ottawa on Wednesday with a list of demands and a key message for the prime minister to focus on the economy.

Mar 11, 2020 1:55 PM Read more >

Cavalry FC signs centre back Robert Boskovic on loan from Toronto FC 2

CALGARY — Cavalry FC has acquired Robert Boskovic from Toronto FC on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old centre back from Mississauga, Ont.

Mar 11, 2020 11:33 AM Read more >

Bonterra Energy suspends dividend due to volatility and weakness in markets

CALGARY — Bonterra Energy Corp. is suspending its dividend in the face of the volatility and weakness in global energy markets.

Mar 11, 2020 6:27 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Chyzowski scores OT winner as Tigers edge Rebels 4-3

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Ryan Chyzowski scored his second of the game 1:46 into overtime to lift the Medicine Hat Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Tuesday in the Western Hockey League.

Mar 10, 2020 11:22 PM Read more >

Alberta announces seven new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 14

EDMONTON — Alberta's chief medical officer is urging people to check health advisories before travelling abroad as the number of novel coronavirus cases in the province doubled to 14. Dr. Deena Hinshaw says all the cases are travel related.

Mar 10, 2020 5:39 PM Read more >

All travel-related: Coronavirus cases double in Alberta to 14

The number of novel coronavirus cases in Alberta doubled to 14 on Tuesday as some 228 Canadian cruise ship passengers began a two-week quarantine at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario. Alberta's chief medical officer, Dr.

Mar 10, 2020 4:36 PM Read more >