Nurse practitioners to make 80% as much as family doctors for publicly-funded primary care
The Alberta government says it will pay nurse practitioners 80 per cent of what family doctors are paid – if they want to practice comprehensive primary care.
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Province announces changes to lower utility bills in Calgary, but no relief for Edmonton customers
The Alberta government is changing existing legislation to lower utility bills in Calgary.
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As a key deadline looms Monday in the leadership contest for Alberta's New Democrats, numbers and opinion suggest it remains Naheed Nenshi’s race to lose.
Alberta introducing legislation to stabilize electricity rates, educate customers about RRO
Alberta is introducing new legislation aimed at preventing spikes in electricity prices.
148 wildfires extinguished in Alberta in 2024 so far, 50 still burning
According to the minister of forestry and parks, Alberta is experiencing "heightened wildfire risk" this year, with 148 fires already extinguished and more still burning.
Province says 'heavy lifting' done on new family doctor funding model, but negotiations continue
Progress has been made on a new compensation model for family doctors, with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) hopeful for a fall rollout.
Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors sound alarm
Alberta's health minister says the province has "a bit of strain" in neonatal intensive care unit capacity but that there are beds available across the province.
Province investing $21M in low-income housing as part of Budget 2024
The province is spending an additional $21 million as part of Budget 2024 to help support low-income housing for Albertans.
Alberta announces wage offer for government workers during collective bargaining
The Alberta government is offering a 7.5-per-cent wage increase in the midst of collective bargaining, with government workers calling for a 26-per-cent bump.
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Nurse practitioners to make 80% as much as family doctors for publicly-funded primary care
The Alberta government says it will pay nurse practitioners 80 per cent of what family doctors are paid – if they want to practice comprehensive primary care.
Measles case in Edmonton prompts exposure warning
Alberta Health Services issued a measles alert in Edmonton Wednesday after confirming a case.
7 surveillance videos linked to extortions of South Asian home builders in Edmonton released
The Edmonton Police Service has released a number of surveillance videos related to a series of extortion cases in the city now dubbed 'Project Gaslight.'
8.9% property tax approved by Edmonton council
Edmonton city council unanimously agreed on an 8.9-per cent property tax increase Tuesday evening.
Oilers open large tent in Ice District for additional watch party space
Edmonton Oilers fans have a new option to watch playoffs games in Ice District.
All Alberta wildfires to date in 2024 believed to be human-caused: province
There are 63 wildfires burning in Alberta's forest protection area as of Wednesday morning and seven mutual aid fires, including one in the Municipal District of Peace.
Alberta introduces minimally invasive procedure for swallowing disorder
Gastroenterologists and thoracic surgeons at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital and Calgary's Foothills Medical Centre recently started offering a minimally invasive procedure to help with achalasia, which is a neuromuscular disorder that creates an excessive tightness of the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach.
Yellowhead County man with fire truck ready to defend his community following devastating 2023 wildfires
There is still bad blood in one county west of Edmonton over the municipality’s response to the historic 2023 Alberta wildfires.
'Boucha bomba': Edmonton Opera releases Oilers themed rendition of 'La Bamba'
The Edmonton Opera has come up with its own version of 'La Bamba' in honour of the Edmonton Oilers playoff run.
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Auburn Bay community members rally around grieving widow, three young children
Residents of one of southeast Calgary neighbourhoods have raised thousands of dollars to support a family grieving the losses of a father and grandfather.
'Disingenuous and misleading': Calgary mayor, province at odds over plan to lower utility bills
Calgary's mayor is sparring with the Government of Alberta over the rollout of new legislation meant to lower utility bills in Calgary.
Quest School's new Sunalta campus focuses on high school student learning and an adult transition program
Quest School has expanded to a second campus in Calgary that is an innovative learning hub for high school students and young adults with moderate to severe developmental disabilities.
Bell no longer a Calgary Stampede sponsor after nearly 20 years
Bell Canada, the parent company of CTV News, is no longer a sponsor of the Calgary Stampede.
Investigation leads to recovery of stolen truck, tilt deck and skid steer
Officers with Southern Alberta’s district crime reduction unit were investigating property crime in Mountain View County when they recovered a substantial amount of it.
Olivia and Noah remain the top choices in Alberta for baby names
Alberta's top baby names in 2023 were released on Wednesday with familiar names topping the list.
Lethbridge added 28 physicians over the past year, AHS continues search for more
Lethbridge has added 28 physicians over the past year, according to a quarterly report published by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Surge sign former Bishop McNally all-star Mathieu Kamba
A former Calgary high school city champion is returning from Europe to suit up for the Surge.
Attempts underway to protect significant landmark in Alberta's ancient history
The quartzite boulder spent untold millennia riding a massive glacier all the way from Jaspers Tonquin Valley to its eventual resting place next to Nose Creek.
CTV News Red Deer
Stolen gun found loaded in suspect's pants during drug deal arrest in Red Deer: ALERT
Five people are facing charges after an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) interrupted a suspected drug deal in Red Deer Thursday.
$1.1M announced for 10 regional Alberta airports
The Alberta government says it's paying $1.1 million to help develop 10 regional airports in the province.
Man's death in Red Deer while in RCMP custody under investigation
The Sunday death of a man in Red Deer that came nearly a week after he was being jailed by police is under investigation.
Woman and child missing 2 weeks, RCMP seeking information
Red Deer RCMP are asking the public for help finding a family that hasn't been seen in more than two weeks.
Tigers bounce back to tie series with Rebels after 3-1 Saturday night win
Medicine Hat rebounded from a heart-breaking double overtime defeat Friday night with a bounce-back 3-1 victory over Red Deer Saturday night at Co-Op Place
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Lethbridge police seek public assistance identifying August stabbing suspect
Lethbridge police are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in an early August assault.
Lethbridge family raising pet goat, spreading joy
When Susan Eymann and Jeff MacDonald said they were getting a new pet in February, they weren’t exactly kidding.
Lethbridge man charged after police recover $37K in stolen property
A 56-year-old Lethbridge man faces multiple charges after police recovered $37,000 worth of stolen property connected to a Wednesday break-in at a commercial compound.
Rebuild continues in Waterton Lakes National Park marking five-years since Kenow wildfire
The rebuilding process is continuing as those in and near Waterton Lakes National Park honour the five-year anniversary of the Kenow wildfire.
Smoke from wildfires settles in over Lethbridge
A summer with mostly clear skies above Lethbridge has come to an end.