Alberta

Special avalanche warning issued in B.C., Alberta as 'dangerous' conditions develop

Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning covering large sections of B.C. and western Alberta's backcountry, saying triggered slides could be "dangerous and destructive." In Alberta, the warning c...

Feb 28, 2025

Alberta runs budget deficit while cutting $1.2B in taxes amid U.S. tariff threat

The Alberta government revealed a 2025 budget with a deficit Thursday that creates a new tax bracket aimed at saving families hundreds of dollars amid economic uncertainty driven by threats of a trade...

David Opinko Feb 27, 2025

Alberta continues reducing red tape

The Government of Alberta has tabled its ninth red tape reduction bill in an effort to continue reducing regulatory burdens for Albertans and businesses. The province says that since 2019, it's elimin...

Feb 27, 2025

Alberta budget to come Thursday ‘challenging’ amid uncertainty over tariffs

Alberta is set to introduce its budget Thursday, with rumours swirling that Premier Danielle Smith's government will deliver on her promised personal tax cut amid the looming threat of devastating U.S...

Feb 27, 2025

Alberta to have peace officers tag team with police on fentanyl crackdown

The Alberta government says roughly 800 peace officers will team up with 34 police forces across the province to crack down on fentanyl.It comes following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who...

Feb 26, 2025

Justice minister orders new trial for Alberta man convicted of murder in 1991

OTTAWA - The federal justice minister has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of second-degree murder in Alberta more than three decades ago. Roy Allan Sobotiak was sentenced to life imprisonment ...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 26, 2025

Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

OTTAWA - More than 28,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty. Alberta resid...

Sheldon Spackman Feb 26, 2025

Alberta refining licensing requirements for addiction treatment providers

Alberta's government plans to change and refine provincial licensing requirements for addictions services and treatment.Newly tabled legislation will define three types of bed-based addiction treatmen...

Feb 25, 2025

Premier Smith issues statement following infrastructure minister's resignation

Premier Danielle Smith issued a statement Tuesday following the resignation of Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie:"I have accepted the resignation of MLA Pete Guthrie from his position of Ministe...

Feb 25, 2025

Alberta cabinet minister Peter Guthrie quits post, citing concerns over procurement

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he is resigning from cabinet, citing concerns over procurement practices across government.He says as a backbencher, he'll be able to better serve hi...

Feb 25, 2025