Alberta News

Massive fire breaks out at St. Albert seniors residence

Citadel Mews West has 95 independent living units, and is part of the overall Citadel Village complex, which also includes the 81-unit Citadel Mews East independent care facility, and a 125-bed long term care centre
Active wildfire in Lac La Biche County, nearby residents told to prepare for ‘possible evacuation’

“If you live in the area, prepare for possible evacuation.”
Hwy2 approx 8km west of Slave Lake, CLOSED due to wildfire

There is no threat to communities
The Largest and Brightest Supermoon of the Year Is Happening in May

May’s full moon can also officially be called a “blood moon” thanks to the total lunar eclipse that is set to occur in the early morning of May 26.
Peace Region scheduled to host Virtual town hall on rural internet access

The town hall starts at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 6
New Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women documentary premieres today

New Documentary Film "Say Her Name" Premieres May 5 To Get Authorities And Media To Investigate Nearly 50 Unsolved And Ignored Cases Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous People In Montana
Alberta woman dies of complications after receiving AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

“The Alberta case marks the second VITT case and only death related to VITT out of more than 253,000 doses of AstraZeneca or CoviSHIELD/AstraZeneca that have been administered in Alberta to date.”
Mobile mammography service to visit Cold Lake First Nation

CLFN will be hosting a mobile mammography clinic for women aged 50 to 74 starting May 26th and running until the 28th
Red Deer launches online kindness hub

“Stories of kindness and support have warmed hearts and inspired others to pay it forward, but a cohesive collection of these great stories was lacking. We’re pleased to now have a place where these stories can be collected and shared with anyone who needs a positivity boost.”
RMWB Approves funding for Two Signs Acknowledging Treaty 8, Unceded Metis Territory

The new signs won’t be built until the RMWB receives feedback from Indigenous communities on the exact wording
Alberta announces more COVID-19 restrictions

Amid a fast rise of COVID-19 numbers, Alberta added tighter restrictions
Fort Chipewyan Dealing With 10 COVID-19 Cases

“People have to understand we have to take these measures and the ones who are close contacts will have to go into quarantine, the only way we can combat this is if we stay home.”
Canada’s emergency notification system to be tested Wednesday

In Alberta, the test will happen at 1:55 p.m. and will be heard on Radio, TV and your cellphone
Callingwood Farmers’ Market opens

“There are a lot of vendors that are anxious to get their products out there in front of people, so we are super excited that we got more vendors this year than what we have ever had in the past,”
AIOC Provides $27-Million Loan Guarantee To Frog Lake First Nation

The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation has provided Frog Lake First Nation with a $27 million loan guarantee to support stable, long-term ownership of the Lindbergh cogeneration facility's steam-assisted gravity drainage operation
Alberta announces new COVID-19 restrictions after active cases reach all time high

632 remain in hospital with a record 151 in ICU.