Alberta's move to dismantle its Family Violence Death Review Committee in 2025 risks lives by halting a key tool for preventing domestic homicides. Experts warn this decision undermines systemic learning and accountability.
Strong winds have knocked out power for residents in parts of central and northern Alberta. ATCO is responding to multiple outages. Stay informed on restoration efforts and safety tips.
Alberta wineries, restaurants, and retailers demand the province repeal the new ad valorem wine tax, warning it harms competitiveness and an already struggling hospitality sector.
Alberta introduces new regulations to attract private online gambling companies like FanDuel and DraftKings, aiming to capture a legal share of its estimated $270 million market. Learn about the framework and safety measures.
Separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath admits to 'overly aggressive' language in letters threatening officials with murder, war crimes charges over COVID vaccines. Read the details from the Law Society of Alberta hearing.
Invest Alberta's CEO discusses upcoming trade mission to China, aiming to strengthen economic ties and move forward with new opportunities for the province. Read more.
Alberta's chief medical officer will provide an update on the influenza season, which has seen over 13,150 cases since August. Get the latest public health details.
Alberta's NDP is urging Premier Danielle Smith to formally acknowledge and tackle a growing emergency room capacity crisis. The opposition highlights critical strain on healthcare services.
Take Back Alberta and founder David Parker face over $110,000 in fines for election ad violations. Parker vows an 'endless war,' refuses to pay, and plans a class-action lawsuit.
A prominent economist warns that Alberta pursuing independence from Canada would result in severe economic and political consequences. Read the full analysis of the risks.
A petition campaign for an Alberta separation referendum has officially launched. Organizers state they are 'very prepared' as canvassing begins across the province. Read the latest on this developing political movement.
Alberta RCMP issued 988 traffic tickets during a holiday enforcement campaign, responding to fatal crashes and removing 121 impaired drivers. Police urge extra caution on winter roads.
Disabled Albertans face anxiety over proposed AISH reforms, including new medical panels and reduced payments under ADAP. Advocates warn of pushing people into deep poverty.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a pickup truck in northern Alberta. The tragic incident underscores ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
A tragic head-on collision in central Alberta has resulted in one fatality. Get the latest details on the crash and ongoing safety concerns for Alberta highways.
The Alberta Prosperity Project has received legal approval to gather signatures for a petition on provincial separation. This move coincides with political shifts, including a new environment minister.
Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides reflects on the historic 2025 teachers' strike, the use of the notwithstanding clause, and his pledge to rebuild trust with educators. Read the full interview.
Ottawa police report 19 homicides in 2025, with charges laid in 14 cases. The year saw a decrease from 2024's record but remains the second-highest in five years. Read the details.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi describes his first year as 'wild, frustrating, invigorating,' and pledges to repeal all uses of the notwithstanding clause if elected in 2027. Read his reflections.
Alberta is examining a provincial policing model to replace the RCMP. Explore the potential structure, costs, and implications for communities across the province.
The Alberta RCMP and the National Police Federation push back against a panel's recommendation to create a provincial police force, calling it a costly distraction from more pressing issues. Read the latest.
Albertans could face multiple, conflicting citizen-led referendum petitions in 2026, including on separation, creating a confusing political landscape. Get the details on the key players and questions.
RCMP and the National Police Federation have issued responses to recommendations for creating a provincial police force in Alberta. Read the latest on this significant policing proposal.
Alberta will hold a province-wide referendum on separation from Canada in 2026. Premier Danielle Smith's political balancing act faces its ultimate challenge as the UCP navigates deep internal divisions.
A new food market in Okotoks, Alberta, is championing local producers by sourcing every single product from within the province. Discover how this initiative supports Alberta's economy and farmers.
A major winter storm with extreme cold and hazardous road conditions is impacting most of Alberta on Christmas Eve, creating significant travel disruptions. Stay informed and plan accordingly.
A total of 26 Alberta politicians are now subject to citizen-led recall petitions, with three new petitions issued. The movement reflects growing public engagement in provincial accountability.
Elections Alberta approves recall petitions against an Edmonton-area NDP MLA and two UCP MLAs, bringing the total to 26 MLAs facing potential recall. Learn the reasons and deadlines.
Three new recall petitions have been issued in Alberta, bringing the total to 26. The latest efforts target MLAs as political activity continues under the province's recall legislation.
Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.