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Danielle Smith, Rachel Notley set for Alberta leaders debate tonight
EDMONTON - On the same day Alberta's two main election rivals were to square off in a debate ahead of the May 29 vote, the province's ethics commissioner found United Conservative Leader Danielle Smit...
May 18, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta’s wildfire situation
The Minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism and officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation.WhenThursday, May 18 3 p.m.L...
May 18, 2023
Liberal gun-control bill headed to Senate following passage by House of Commons
OTTAWA - Almost a year after its introduction, MPs have passed a gun-control bill that would cement restrictions on handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking and try to curb homemade ghost ...
May 18, 2023
Candidate wouldn't be welcome in UCP caucus over 'vile' trans-feces comparison: Smith
LACOMBE, AB - United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Danielle Smith said a party candidate who compared transgender students in schools to feces in food wouldn't sit in her caucus if elected on May 29...
May 18, 2023
Emissions from wildfires hit record high in 2021 as climate change drives fire threat
OTTAWA - Emissions from wildfires hit a new record in 2021, producing more greenhouse gases than the oil and gas sector and heavy industry combined. With a total estimated carbon footprint of 270 mill...
May 18, 2023
Danielle Smith found guilty of violating Conflicts of Interest Act
BROOKS, AB - Alberta's ethics commissioner has found the province's premier guilty of one count of contravening the Conflicts of Interest Act, and not guilty of two others.In late March and early Apri...
May 18, 2023
'Watch out': Alouettes' Stanback ready to showcase talents after last year's injury
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - Montreal Alouettes running back William Stanback lost 10 pounds over the off-season, but he hasn't lost any confidence. Coming off a 2021 season where he led the CFL with 1,176 r...
May 18, 2023
Police officers neglected duty in Saskatchewan toddler's death: complaints commission
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The Public Complaints Commission in Saskatchewan has found police officers neglected their duty before an Indigenous toddler was killed in Prince Albert. Thirteen-month-old Tann...
May 18, 2023
Residents still displaced as wildfire burns in southern Northwest Territories
HAY RIVER, N.W.T. - Residents of K'atl'odeeche First Nation and the neighbouring community of Hay River, N.W.T., remain displaced as an out-of-control wildfire continues to burn in the area. Around 3,...
May 18, 2023
Spray parks opening in Lethbridge May 19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is providing some relief from the heat for residents this week.Starting Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10 a.m., the three spray parks in Lethbridge will be opened.The ...
May 18, 2023