Alberta News
Calgary to continue receiving Housing Accelerator Fund after citywide rezoning repeal
The fourth and final instalment of Calgary's funding comes with new conditions including four units as a right on 'a significant majority' of residential lots across the city.
Notorious B.C. gangster Jamie Bacon released from prison
He will be monitored by Alberta Provincial Corrections as well as the local police in Edmonton, according to the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C.
Give it a year, says Alberta premier about plan to stay on permanent daylight time
Alberta's government could possibly put the decision to a vote in 2027 if the decision proves too unpopular, Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday.
String of industry-related earthquakes strike north of Edmonton
The Alberta Energy Regulator's website lists more than 30 earthquake events in that area. All considered 'known induced,' that means they didn't happen naturally.
Report shows Albertans open to nuclear energy but have questions, concerns
Nearly two-thirds of Albertans who responded to a provincial government panel’s survey on nuclear energy say they are worried about where waste will be stored and how.
Man sentenced to 14 years for knife attack that killed St. Albert teen
An Alberta man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a 2024 knife attack that left a 15-year-old St. Albert boy dead.
Alberta to lower age of self-referrals for breast cancer screening to 40
Next year, Alberta will lower the age for breast cancer screening self-referrals to age 40, government officials announced on Wednesday.
Man who killed St. Albert teen on dog walk sentenced to 14 years for manslaughter
Keith James Landry was initially charged with second-degree murder in the death of 15-year-old boy Broden Radomske but pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Alberta family faces ‘uncertain future’ after toddler’s rare disease care funding denied
The family of a two-year-old toddler from Airdrie is fighting with the Alberta health-care system over its refusal to pay for potentially life-saving treatment in Europe.
Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors
A delegation of First Nations leader from British Columbia are in Calgary to dissuade Canadian oil executives from pursuing a new oil pipeline to the northwest coast of B.C.
Alberta NDP to participate in new boundaries review after calling it illegitimate
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says his party will participate in a new review of provincial riding boundaries, despite accusing UCP of trying to rig the review in its favour.
Calgary will get next federal housing fund payout — but final payment up in air after blanket rezoning repeal
The City of Calgary will receive its next instalment of federal housing funds, despite a warning that repealing blanket rezoning could put the money at risk. But city council will have to weigh if the conditions to get the final payment are worth the cash.
Alberta premier suggests move to permanently adopt daylight time may not last forever
Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans may head to the polls in 2027 if they don’t enjoy the outcome of moving to permanent daylight time. Earlier this week, it was reported that Alberta would be moving to permanent daylight time, meaning clocks in the province would not be moved back again in the...
Calgary judge 'profoundly disappointed' after murder trial for 4 accused killers potentially derailed
A first-degree murder trial involving four accused may be derailed after a conflict involving one of the defence lawyers came to light on Day 2 of the six-week trial.
Alberta to increase self-referred mammograms next year
New program for cancer patients with urgent fertility decisions
Alberta teachers’ constitutional challenge of Bill 2 delayed
Use of notwithstanding clause to be challenged
High construction costs limiting new builds in Central Alberta
Residential, commercial and industrial sectors feeling the pinch
Lethbridge gymnastics coach cleared of all sex abuse charges
A gymnastics coach from Lethbridge who was accused of sexually assaulting girls at his gym has been acquitted on all charges after the judge found all of the complainants’ testimony was unreliable.
Alberta premier says 1st year with no time changes will be telling
Danielle Smith said if Albertans are furious after the first year of not switching clocks in the fall and spring, it's possible the province could hold a vote on switching back.
McDavid vows Oilers’ power play will adjust
The NHL's top-ranked power play didn't convert two chances in Game 1 of the playoff series, a 4-3 Edmonton Oilers win over the Anaheim Ducks.