April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Confirmed recovered cases now number 1,800, and 154 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number to 4,850. Five more Albertans have died. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,366 cases in the Calgary zone 685 cases in the South zone…

(April 23, 2020) This is a challenging time. Not only in our community, but across the country and around the world. Right now we are focused on ways to keep our community healthy and safe. This is priority one.  The town of Banff and hamlet of Lake Louise are not serving visitors at this time.…

Highway 88, northwest of Fort Vermilion, is closed to traffic due to flooding of the Peace River. Barricades are in place. Residents of Fort Vermilion and those travelling to High Level or the Northwest Territories are advised to use Highway 35. The highway will remain closed until further notice. Other highway closures include: Westbound lanes…

A new program will provide the energy industry with access to up to $1 billion, creating jobs to immediately get Albertans back to work. The Site Rehabilitation Program – mainly funded by the federal government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan – will provide grants to oilfield service contractors to perform well, pipeline, and oil and gas…

Did you know good nutrition is as important for your pet’s health as it is for your own? “Dogs and cats have very specific and individual nutritional needs. Although they may like eating many human foods, we have to remember that pets have different nutritional needs for optimal health. Nutrition impacts your pet’s teeth, bones,…

Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “Every year on April 28, we observe the National Day of Mourning to honour and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives, have been injured or suffered a work-related illness. My thoughts are with these workers,…

April 27 at 6 p.m. Confirmed recovered cases now number 1,664, and 216 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number to 4,696. Two more Albertans have died. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,257 cases in the Calgary zone 643 cases in the South zone…

Businesses will have to adopt stricter sanitary practices to continue operating The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for everyone in Canada. Non-essential businesses have been forced to temporarily shut down and individuals have been asked to limit all but the most essential of social interactions. While these are temporary measures, businesses will need to…

Higher education these days is not a necessity for young adults. After graduating from school, going to college is an option for most students. To be successful in life and follow your dream, education is important. But for reasons unknown, most university seats are empty or have few students. Also, students looking to get admission…

April 22, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement: “As countries take action to respond to the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it is imperative that trade remains open and predictable to ensure people in Canada…