Hospitals struggling as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in Alberta: doctor
COVID-19 statistics saw an uptick in late April in Alberta — a development one doctor says is straining hospitals even more.
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Alberta announces committee to help speed up oilsands tailings reclamation
The Alberta government has appointed a new committee to look into ways to speed up the reclamation of the large and growing tailings ponds in the province's oilsands.
Alberta UCP facing growing pushback following introduction of municipalities bill
It was a long time ago, but Jan Novotny still remembers the tanks rumbling through his hometown of Prague in 1968 when the Soviet Union enforced its will on the people of what was then Czechoslovakia.
Alberta Municipalities said it hasn't been given chance to consult on changes to bill
Alberta's municipal affairs minister declined Monday to clarify whether towns and cities would still get their say before changes are made to a contentious bill that gives the province broad authority to fire local councillors.
Alberta voter ID restrictions threat to 'core democratic values': political scientist
Proposed voter ID restrictions will stop many Albertans from participating in local elections and are a sign of growing threats to "core democratic values" in the province, says University of Alberta political scientist Jared Wesley.
Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities
The Alberta government, in the face of mounting criticism, says it will make changes to a bill that gives Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet unfettered power to overturn local bylaws and fire mayors and councillors.
Alberta spending $20M on women's health research while advocates call for women's health strategy
Alberta's health minister says she's doubling the mandated funding for women's health in the province.
Province backtracks, will continue to fund low-income transit pass program in Calgary, Edmonton
A day after Calgary's mayor called the Alberta government's decision to pull its funding for the low-income transit pass program "cruel," the province is reversing its decision.
Municipal political party forms in Edmonton as politicians continue Bill 20 debate
As municipal politicians in Alberta continue to question the need for a bill giving the province more powers over local governments, an Edmonton group has established a party it says will run candidates in next year's city elections.
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Alberta cell phone users will receive a test emergency alert at 11:55 a.m. MT
This is only a test. Most cell phone users in Alberta will receive a test emergency alert at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday.
Charges pending after man follows student to school: officials
Three Edmonton Catholic schools were put on alert Wednesday morning because a man followed a student into school.
Feds defend carbon capture technology after Capital Power pulls plug on Genesee project
Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says carbon capture technology is not too expensive or ineffective.
ATCO subsidiary to build new Alta. pipeline to supply gas to petrochemical project
Canadian Utilities Ltd., a subsidiary of Calgary-based holding company ATCO Ltd., says it plans to build a new natural gas pipeline in Alberta to supply a massive net-zero petrochemical project being built northeast of Edmonton.
Toronto police seek suspect vehicle after security guard shot outside Drake's mansion
Toronto police are seeking help from the public as they continue to investigate a shooting that seriously injured a security guard outside rapper Drake's mansion.
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WEATHER Josh Classen's forecast: Here comes the sun and some heat
The rain's done in the Edmonton region. There's still some rain and snow falling in southern Alberta this morning, and a bit of lingering precip in parts of northeastern Alberta.
Oilers head to Vancouver for Game 1 against Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks won the Pacific Division by five points over the Edmonton Oilers and swept the regular-season series. Yet when they kick off their Western Conference semifinal series Wednesday in Vancouver, the Canucks are the underdogs.
Police searching for girl from Athabasca believed to be travelling to Edmonton
Police in Athabasca are asking for help finding a teenaged girl reported missing two days ago.
Ontario Provincial Police arrest 64 suspects in child sexual exploitation investigation
Ontario Provincial Police say 64 suspects are facing a combined 348 charges in connection with a series of child sexual exploitation investigations that spanned the province.
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Calgary man charged with sexual assault of Cowboys patron
Calgary police have charged a man with the sexual assault of a woman he met at a downtown club.
Commissionaire charged after alleged assault at Calgary police facility
A commissionaire contracted by the Calgary Police Service (CPS) was charged with assault following an alleged incident with an arrestee at a police facility over the weekend.
Seafood, eat food: Calgary Stampede releases Midway menu
The Calgary Stampede has released its menu of sweet, salty and spicy treats available on the Midway for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Calgary police seek man wanted for sexual assault
Police are looking for the public's help to track down a Calgary suspect.
George Thorogood and Tom Cochrane to perform at Calgary's 2024 Oxford Stomp
Oxford Stop returns to Calgary this summer featuring headliners George Thorogood and the Destroyers, and this year the show will be in a different location.
ATCO subsidiary to build new Alta. pipeline to supply gas to petrochemical project
Canadian Utilities Ltd., a subsidiary of Calgary-based holding company ATCO Ltd., says it plans to build a new natural gas pipeline in Alberta to supply a massive net-zero petrochemical project being built northeast of Edmonton.
Man suffers second-degree burns in dumpster fire: CFD
The Calgary Fire Department says a man suffered burns to 25 per cent of his body in a dumpster fire in Bridgeland/Riverside.
Northbound lane closed along Aquitania Blvd in Lethbridge
A lane closure was announced by the City of Lethbridge Wednesday.
Lethbridge police seeking public assistance to locate 31-year-old man
Lethbridge police are asking for public assistance to help them locate a man wanted on a number of outstanding warrants.
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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.
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.
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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.