Category Archives: Alberta

EDMONTON - The Alberta government will not appeal a ruling that struck down part of its impaired driving legislation allowing police to suspend the licences of suspected drunk drivers. Justice Ministe...

CAMROSE – A woman who lost her engagement ring 13 years ago while weeding her garden on the family farm is wearing it proudly again after her daughter-in-law pulled it from the ground on a missh...

EDMONTON – A member of Alberta’s new United Conservative Party has quit caucus after repeatedly making headlines in recent days for his conduct. “I have made honest mistakes - always...

TORONTO – The proportion of oral cancers caused by the human papillomavirus has risen significantly in Canada, say researchers, who suggest the infection is now behind an estimated three-quarter...

CALGARY – The former president and founder of the Wildrose party is running for the leadership of the United Conservative Party. Jeff Callaway wants to lead the new amalgamation of the Wildrose ...

SYLVAN LAKE – A local farmer is both outraged and saddened by the damage done to his family's crops Monday night by a large vehicle. Dennis Duncan of Coulee Ridge Farms, near the north shore of ...

EDMONTON – A controversy over an Alberta politician using his taxpayer-funded housing allowance to make money has taken a new turn with Derek Fildebrandt taking a leave of absence as finance cri...

CALGARY – Albertans were asked to weigh in on the future of daylight time, and thousands voiced their concerns. Calgary New Democrat MLA Graham Sucha says the government received over 13,000 sub...

WATERTON LAKES NP – While there are no wildfires in Waterton Lakes National Park as of Wednesday (August 8), the fire danger rating remains extreme. At this point, the region requires heavy, sus...

WATERTON LAKES NP – For the first time, Parks Canada is inviting the public to come to the Crandell Mountain Campground in Waterton Lakes National Park for a “pick and prune” event. ...