How good is Alberta 'tax advantage' when it requires deficit borrowing?
Alberta has a revenue problem, a spending problem and 'budget amnesia,' says a former senior UCP advisor and Finance official.
How are MPs passing so many bills without voting?
MPs don't officially have to vote in order to pass bills in the House of Commons, and it appears to be happening more frequently than usual this session of Parliament.
Edmontonian Kevin Koe drops Brier title to Manitoba's Matt Dunstone
Matt Dunstone and his Manitoba curling team won the Canadian men's championship on Sunday evening, defeating Alberta's Kevin Koe 6-3 in St. John's.
Five rulings and policies setting troubling precedents for Canada
Recent court rulings and federal policies—from immigration programs to speech penalties—are raising questions about Canada’s direction and intensifying separatist sentiment in Alberta.#
Much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan set to see dangerous winds
The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, tress and soft shelters.
Damaging winds leave some Albertans without power as weather warnings remain in place
Environment Canada is warning residents in much of Alberta and southern Saskatchewan to secure loose objects and expect damage as strong winds whip through the region, while leaving thousands of residents in the dark.
Dunstone to curl for 1st Brier title after avenging Olympic trials loss to Jacobs
Manitoba's Matt Dunstone ousted the Brad Jacobs foursome from Calgary 7-3 in the Brier semifinal to advance to the championship game against Alberta's Kevin Koe at 6 p.m. ET in St. John's.
Anxiety in some Alberta mountain towns as wildfire season begins
Despite spring snow still dusting parts of Alberta, it's now officially wildfire season, and with it comes once again the gnawing worry about which community will next be touched by nature's fickle finger of destruction.
Thousands without power in Alberta as high winds spark outages
Thousands of people are without power in Alberta on Sunday afternoon, with extremely high winds sparking power outages throughout the province. Wind warnings are in effect for a large portion of Alberta, including heavily populated areas like Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Lloydminster, and Medi...
Premier Danielle Smith pushes back against harmful gender ideology for kids
Smith says children should not receive surgical treatments or experimental drugs for gender transition, calling for age limits while critics argue the policy harms trans youth.#
6 ex-Edmonton Oilers players who got moved at trade deadline
The NHL trade deadline has come and gone, and plenty of former Edmonton Oilers players swapped teams. GM Stan Bowman made just two trades before the deadline, both the Chicago Blackhawks, bringing in defenceman Connor Murphy as well as forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. The only player tra...
Nearly every Canadian NHL team is at risk of missing playoffs
It’s been a tough season for NHL hockey fans in Canada. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to get underway in just over a month, and only two of the seven Canadian NHL teams are in position to qualify. Only one of those two is in a solid position, and the other could easily fall out if they go...
13 awesome things to do in Edmonton this week: March 9 to 13
Rise and shine, Edmonton! We hope you’re not too tired from daylight saving time kicking in this Sunday, because this week is packed full of fun to be had city-wide. From Broadway performances to massive DJ sets, check out these 13 awesome things to do in our city this week. BROADWAY ACROSS CANAD...
Alberta mountain towns deal with ‘low-grade anxiety’ as wildfire season begins
Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen said in a statement that crews have already responded to 27 new wildfires in the province this year.
10 great things to do in Calgary this week: March 9 to 13
If you’re on the hunt for something to do in Calgary this week, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great things to do in the city. From sporting events to live theatre and music, there is something for everyone to do. Here are 10 things to do in Calgary this week. BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE ...
QUIZ: Are you ready for the time change?
Daylight Saving Time will affect people across Canada and around the world
Alberta school division adopts innovative technology to help students’ families access school information
Red Deer Public Schools has launched a data transparency platform designed to make key school information public and easier to access through charts and graphs.
Clint's Kitchen fights food insecurity while fostering sense of community in central Alberta
Over the last two years, Clint's Kitchen has become a community staple for Olds, a town of less than 10,000 people about 95 kilometres north of Calgary. The free supper program is fighting food insecurity while providing a place for the community to come together.
Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win’ may be in sight
After months of complaints from Montana politicians and scrutiny from U.S. trade officials, Alberta’s utilities minister says he recently had a great chat with a Montana legislator who has been critical of the province’s approach to electricity.
Newcomers add energy in Flames win over Hurricanes
The departures of Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar has created opportunity in Calgary and embracing it on Saturday were Joel Farabee and newly acquired Ryan Strome.
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