Ex-Calgary mayor Nenshi expected to be focus of first Alberta NDP leadership debate
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi is expected to be the centre of attention as the first debate in the Alberta NDP leadership race is held Thursday night.
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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.
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.
Naheed Nenshi eyed as front-runner as deadline looms in Alberta NDP leadership race
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.
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Stony Plain Road closures to start next week, last until late August
A portion of Stony Plain Road will be closed between 131 Street and 139 Street beginning at 7 a.m. on April 29.
174 inmates removed from northern Alberta jail because of nearby wildfire
Dozens of inmates were transported from a northern Alberta correctional centre earlier this week because of a wildfire.
82 animals seized from Alberta rural property during police investigation
Southern Alberta RCMP have charged a 44-year-old man in connection with an investigation that saw 82 animals in distress seized from a home in Mountain View County, north of Calgary.
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.
BREAKING
BREAKING Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life
Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Born June 24, 1933, the St. John's, N.L., native provided a distinctive soundtrack to Canada's game. He was known for his signature 'Oh baby' call, an expression that was not restricted to hockey arenas.
1 arrested in northern Alberta during public shelter order
Residents of John D'Or Prairie, a community on the Little Red River Cree Nation in northern Alberta, were told to take shelter Thursday morning during a police operation.
Alberta communities plead for more provincial firefighting help
Some Alberta municipalities say the province has been slow to react to calls for more firefighting support and a long-term plan to better protect communities outside the Forest Protection Area (FPA).
Edmonton Elks games to be broadcast in Punjabi by My Radio 580
Local multilingual radio station My Radio 580 will broadcast the Edmonton Elks' home games, the club announced Thursday.
Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers, even series at 1-1
The Los Angeles Kings weren’t about to bow out quietly.
CTV News Calgary Top Stories
82 animals seized from Alberta rural property during police investigation
Southern Alberta RCMP have charged a 44-year-old man in connection with an investigation that saw 82 animals in distress seized from a home in Mountain View County, north of Calgary.
University of Calgary researchers seek individualized non-drug treatment for ADHD
Fifteen-year-old Camryn Mitchell has Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Calgary workplace fatality leads to hefty fine for Westpower Equipment
A Calgary-based company is facing a $330,000 fine in connection with a workplace fatality from two years ago.
Alberta to appeal ruling ordering release of documents on coal mining in Rockies
Alberta is appealing a judge's ruling that ordered the release of internal documents on coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains.
BREAKING
BREAKING Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life
Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Born June 24, 1933, the St. John's, N.L., native provided a distinctive soundtrack to Canada's game. He was known for his signature 'Oh baby' call, an expression that was not restricted to hockey arenas.
174 inmates removed from northern Alberta jail because of nearby wildfire
Dozens of inmates were transported from a northern Alberta correctional centre earlier this week because of a wildfire.
Here's who's playing at the Coca-Cola Stage this summer
The venue, located inside Stampede Park, is free with admission to the Calgary Stampede.
10 things to do in Calgary this weekend
Ten things happening around Calgary this weekend.
WEATHER
WEATHER Quick cooldown expected Friday with snow possible in the mountains
Thursday will be similar to Wednesday with mild conditions throughout southern Alberta and daytime highs above seasonal.
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.