Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C.’s COVID infections jump by 41 with more cases at packing plant, Haida Gwaii
VANCOUVER — There are more COVID-19 infections from outbreaks at a British Columbia berry packing plant and on Haida Gwaii, contributing to the provincial total of 41 new cases announced Wednesday. A statement from provincial health officials says ther...
Manitoba premier says annual funding for WE Charity under review
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reviewing its funding for WE organization activities because of questions about the group's finances, Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday. "We're re-examining because some ethical questions have been raised abou...
‘Some may die:’ Premier warns Saskatchewan Hutterites over COVID-19
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has sent a stark message to the province's Hutterite colonies as their leaders and health officials work to deal with a rising number of COVID-19 cases mainly found in their communities. ...
Edmonton city council votes to make masks mandatory in all public indoor spaces
EDMONTON — City council in Edmonton has voted to require the use of masks in all public indoor spaces starting Saturday. It's an extension of a decision last week by an emergency advisory committee for mandatory ...
Kenney stands by health minister as doctors’ group votes non-confidence
EDMONTON — Alberta's premier says an overwhelming vote of non-confidence from members of the Alberta Medical Association won't sway him into turfing his health minister. The group representing doctors and medical students held a re...
Damage from parks being overused happening across Alberta: environment minister
EDMONTON — Parks across the province are facing the same overcrowding and environmental damage as seen in a west-central Alberta wilderness area, says Environment Minister Jason Nixon. "The situation taking place west of Rocky Mountain House and S...
Manitoba front-line workers to get $1,500 to recognize work during pandemic
WINNIPEG — Many front-line workers in Manitoba are to receive $1,500 each later this week in recognition of the role they have played during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Brian Pallister revealed the final details Wednesday of Manitoba's sha...
Summer student tests positive for COVID-19: Calgary Catholic School District
CALGARY — A student taking part in summer classes has tested positive for COVID-19, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says that won't affect the province's back-to-school plans. The student was attending St. Francis High School in Calgary...
Manitoba Opposition wants more teachers, more room for schools during pandemic
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats called on the provincial government Tuesday to hire 400 new teachers and build or rent new classrooms in order to reopen schools in September. Because physical distancing is required to keep COVID-19 from ...
Alberta municipalities get $1-billion boost as pandemic thrashes finances
EDMONTON — Alberta municipalities that have been economically thrashed by the COVID-19 pandemic are receiving more than $1 billion in support from other levels of government. The funds include $500 million in provincial money for sh...
