Alberta announces the 4 health agencies that will replace AHS later this year
The province has released more information on its plan to break up Alberta Health Services and replace it with four sector-based health agencies.
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Alberta to investigate police crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protests
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will ask the province’s police watchdog to investigate how officers forcibly cleared out two pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses.
Alberta NDP leadership race: Final tally shows historic membership; McGowan drops out
A total of 85,144 members are eligible to vote for Alberta NDP's next leader.
Abortion activists concerned after UCP MLA Dan Williams speaks at pro-life rally
Abortion activists are raising concerns after multiple United Conservative Party MLAs attended a recent pro-life rally at the Alberta legislature.
New bill would give Alberta more power in emergencies, change election date to fall
The Government of Alberta has tabled another bill granting the province greater power to make unilateral decisions.
Man recommended to become ethics commissioner previously sought UCP nomination: NDP
The man recommended to become Alberta's next ethics commissioner has ties to the United Conservative Party, the Opposition NDP said on Wednesday.
Edmonton officially calling on province to scrap contentious bills aimed at municipalities
The City of Edmonton is asking the Government of Alberta to scrap two bills with big implications for municipalities.
Alberta proposes tax exemptions to increase affordable housing as part of Bill 20
The Alberta government announced new initiatives and tools for municipalities to increase the amount of affordable housing available across the province.
Nenshi taking heat on labour record from fellow Alberta NDP leadership candidates
Candidates vying to be the next leader of Alberta’s Opposition NDP want answers from presumed front-runner Naheed Nenshi about a five-year-old letter that they say signals he is anti-union.
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LIVE NOW Officials to provide updates on Alberta wildfires on Wednesday after Fort McMurray evacuation
Several news conferences will be held Wednesday morning to update the public on the wildfire situation in Alberta, specifically near Fort McMurray where four neighbourhoods have been evacuated.
Alberta announces the 4 health agencies that will replace AHS later this year
The province has released more information on its plan to break up Alberta Health Services and replace it with four sector-based health agencies.
Pickard comes through for Oilers with key saves vs. Canucks
Sometimes third-stringers are the answer.
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WEATHER Josh Classen's forecast: Cloudy, wet and a cooling trend
An upper trough settles in over the province for the next few days, bringing cooler and cloudier conditions to most areas.
'Most of the city is evacuating': Gridlock on Alberta highway after evacuation order in Fort McMurray
Four Fort McMurray neighbourhoods were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday as a wildfire crept closer to the city.
Bouchard scores late to lift Oilers over Canucks, tie series
After a final frame that saw the visiting Vancouver Canucks claw their way back and tie the game late, a point shot by Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard with 38 seconds left (until what seemed like certain overtime) iced the 3-2 victory for Edmonton to knot the series.
U of A associate dean resigns over removal of student protesters from campus
University faculty members in Alberta are roasting decisions by their respective institutions to have police forcibly remove student protesters from campus, with one professor quitting a leadership role over the matter.
Former Sherwood Park school principal charged with sexually assaulting woman
A Sherwood Park man who worked as a school principal has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman.
Home sales dip in April from prior month as spring listings perk up: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes changing hands in April fell from the previous month despite an influx of new listings hitting the market.
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Vehicle with guns inside ditched in Mayland Heights, Calgary police investigating
Calgary police are working to identify two men who are believed to have information about a vehicle recovered from the community of Mayland Heights last year.
Bust at Bowness home leads to 90 charges against Calgary man and woman
Calgary police say charges have been laid against a man and woman in connection with an alleged fraud network operating out of a Bowness home.
Best of the best in Calgary tourism awarded with white hats
Twenty tourism and hospitality employees were awarded a white hat, which represents Calgary's western heritage, for their outstanding contributions.
Heritage Park ready to welcome back visitors while celebrating 60th anniversary
Calgary's Heritage Park is preparing to open its historical village earlier than ever before.
Calgary-area dog among big Canadian winners at the Westminster Dog Show
A dog from the Calgary area has won big at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, placing third among more than 400 entries in its group.
Evolving justice system gets strategic and widespread Alberta support, minister says
A changing and diverse justice system – beyond the courtroom – has earned government support across much of the province, Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery said in an interview last week.
Calgarians join in campaign to end gender-based violence
Calgarians are hosting Moose Hide Campaign events on Thursday to end gender-based violence, in solidarity with other Canadians.
WEATHER
WEATHER Cool and wet weather for the long weekend
Wednesday will be the warmest day for at least a week. Daytime highs for the May long weekend will be underwhelming and scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely every day until at least Sunday
Calgary city council passes blanket rezoning after marathon meeting
More than three weeks after a public hearing on blanket rezoning first started at Calgary's city hall, councillors narrowly voted in favour of moving forward with the change to allow for more density in residential areas.
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Social media sensation Crumbl Cookies opens Red Deer location
A cookie company that opened its first Canadian location in Edmonton a year ago has rapidly expanded across Canada.
Company ordered to pay $360K in 2022 death of central Alberta worker
An oilfield equipment supply company has been ordered to pay $360,000 in connection with the death of a worker more than two years ago.
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.
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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.