Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta to change legislation allowing lawsuits over sharing deepfake intimate images
Alberta's government says it's looking to change an existing law to let people sue others for sharing fake intimate images created through artificial intelligence. Technology Minister Nate Glubish say...
Mar 23, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 309252608 © Ramirezom | Dreamstime.com)
AB Fish & Wildlife share fish handling tips
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is offering tips for anglers, as large pike prepare to spawn.Fish and Wildlife says large pike are "especially vulnerable to hooking mortality," and safe catch and release pr...
Mar 22, 2026 ID 11115385 © David Webb | Dreamstime.com (Image Credit: ID 11115385 © David Webb | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta to shutter Calgary, Lethbridge supervised consumption sites
The Alberta government is shutting down the province's first-ever supervised drug consumption site. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says the Sheldon M. Chumir Centre in Calgary, as well as a mobile ...
Mar 20, 2026 Deputy Premier Mike Ellis providing an update on changes to drug consumption services in Alberta. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta-YouTube screenshot)
Alberta's Smith says not contacted by RCMP amid police searches in contract probe
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she's not been contacted by the RCMP as Mounties execute search warrants in a probe into allegations of misconduct in multimillion-dollar government health...
Mar 19, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith during a press conference on March 18, 2026. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta-YouTube screenshot.)
Alberta's Smith seeking clearance for interference briefings, Nenshi questions intent
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is seeking security clearance to receive briefings on foreign interference in her province, but the leader of the Opposition says she shouldn't be trusted with it. NDP L...
Mar 19, 2026 Alberta Legislature
Ponoka home shuttered by Alberta Sheriffs
The Alberta Sheriffs have shuttered a residential property in Ponoka after several complaints and concerns were made about suspected illegal activity.The Alberta Sheriffs' Safer Communities and Neighb...
Mar 19, 2026 The home shown above, at 4011 45A Street in Ponoka, has been shuttered by Alberta Sheriffs. (Image Credit: Alberta Sheriffs)
CP NewsAlert: Alberta moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is taking steps to sharply restrict who's eligible for medical assistance in dying. Smith's United Conservative Party government has introduced a...
Mar 18, 2026
Calgary Stampede releases 20-year plan to turn venue into year-round destination
The Calgary Stampede has unveiled a 20-year blueprint to turn the venue of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth into a year-round destination. The Stampede and the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation has...
Mar 18, 2026 Aerial view of Calgary Stampede Grounds. (Image Credit: ID 38765081 © Ldredge | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private plane on behalf of the Saudi government last fall. Smith says the provincial ethics commissioner had signed off on any non-commercial tra...
Mar 18, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 275878548 © Dmitriy Feldman | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta's Smith hopes to balance budget even with moderate oil prices
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Tuesday her long-term goal is to be able to balance the province's books even with moderate oil prices. In about 10 years, she said, she'd like Alberta to bring spe...
Mar 17, 2026 Alberta Legislature