Alberta

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith to greet world leaders arriving in province for G7

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to greet world leaders when they arrive at the Calgary airport for the G7 summit. Leaders are expected to begin touching down Sunday for the three-day event in th...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 13, 2025

1969 Dodge Dart donated in Saskatchewan man's memory

This isn't just a collector car - it's a story of legacy, love, and one incredible man's final wish.Ed Haraldson was the kind of guy who didn't just dream - he chased those dreams. Last September, he ...

Jun 13, 2025

Alberta to explore injecting oil sands tailings underground as one management option

The Alberta government says it is considering letting oil companies inject wastewater deep underground as a way to manage the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oil sands.The idea is one of f...

Jun 12, 2025

Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney won't be watching the Edmonton Oilers battle the Florida Panthers on home ice Saturday.Smith extended an invitation last...

Jun 12, 2025

Alberta premier faces raucous, angry town hall on province's coal policy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers got an earful from southern Alberta locals at a rowdy, hours-long town hall to discuss the province's coal policy. About 500 people, dressed i...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 12, 2025 ID 31578797 © Brandon Smith | Dreamstime.com

Provincial government increases prescription costs for seniors

The Government of Alberta has announced the maximum prescription drug co-payment for Albertans with Coverage for Seniors and Non-Group Coverage will increase for the first time in 31 years.Officials s...

Jun 11, 2025

Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder

CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a crude pipeline to coastal waters. She urged attendees at the Global Energy Show to ...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 11, 2025

Alberta RCMP ask public to plan ahead if going near Kananaskis around G7 Summit

Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to plan ahead as the Kananaskis G7 Leaders' Summit nears.The gathering is slated to take place June 15-17, and the area around Kananaskis...

Jun 11, 2025

RCMP's Musical Ride returns with 20 stops in Alberta this summer

The RCMP's Musical Ride, a symbol of tradition, honour, and pride, will be returning to communities across Alberta this summer.The musical ride troop, which features 32 RCMP officers and their horses,...

Jun 11, 2025

UCP Grande Prairie-Wapiti Constituency Association sponsoring Alberta sovereignty town hall June 25

The United Conservative Party's Grande Prairie-Wapiti Constituency Association is among the sponsors of an upcoming town hall regarding Alberta's sovereignty.The Courage to Listen meeting will discuss...

Jun 11, 2025