Category Archives: Alberta
Parks Day in Alberta on July 19
Saturday, July 19 will mark Parks Day in Alberta.The day is meant to "highlight the benefits of parks and natural spaces across Canada" says a release from the province.The occasion has been celebrate...
Jul 18, 2025
Alberta now allowing cannabis sales at events with minors
Cannabis sales are now allowed at festivals and concerts in Alberta, even where minors are permitted.Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says it was recently directed by the Alberta government ...
Jul 18, 2025
Alberta-wide alert after opioids found in replica Xanax that killed teen
The RCMP is urging the public to watch out for a deadly supply of illegal opiates that closely resemble Xanax. Xanax is a prescription drug that is commonly used to treat anxiety and is opiate-free. P...
Jul 18, 2025
Update 14: Alberta Wildfire Update
Hot and dry weather may lead to increased wildfire activity in northern Alberta where wildfire danger remains high.Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., July 17)There are 58 wildfires currently burning ...
Jul 17, 2025
47% of Albertans $200 or less away from bankruptcy; report
Nearly half of Albertans say there is a short distance between themselves and financial insolvency.That is according to the latest Consumer Debt Index report from MNP.About 47 per cent of Albertans wh...
Jul 16, 2025
Update 13: Alberta wildfire update
Favourable weather in recent days has allowed firefighters to bring more wildfires under control.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 15)There are 53 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the...
Jul 15, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder
CALGARY - The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says a Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after the occupants of a van were shot dead following a slow...
Jul 15, 2025
Edmonton-based ceremonial mounted army troop guarding London
OTTAWA - Just over a month after King Charles expressed his support for a "strong and free" Canada in a visit to Ottawa, he invited Canadian soldiers to staff the ceremonial mounted troop which guards...
Jul 15, 2025
Husband of ex-premier questions why Smith's spouse sitting in on government meetings
The husband of a former Alberta premier is questioning why Premier Danielle Smith is inviting her husband to sit in on government meetings.Lou Arab is married to former premier Rachel Notley and has l...
Jul 15, 2025
Alberta’s New Democrat Caucus launches ‘Better Together Summer’
Alberta's official opposition announced Monday its new province-wide initiative to connect with Albertans and push back against what they call Premier Danielle Smith's separatist agenda. The 'Better T...
Jul 15, 2025