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'Turned into a symbol': Taber billboard focal point for Alberta separatist rally
A pro-separatist billboard in a southern Alberta town of 10,000 was the focal point for a rally on Sunday calling for the province's independence.About 150 people braved strong winds and a deluge of r...
17h ago Demonstrators gather beneath a billboard promoting Alberta independence during a rally in Taber, Alta., on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Bruce)
Three southern Alberta residents are facing multiple charges after a series of copper wire thefts
Three southern Alberta residents are facing multiple charges after a series of copper wire thefts targeting agricultural and oil and gas infrastructure across the region.The RCMP Southern Alberta Dist...
Jun 26, 2026 Damage to irrigation infrastructure after an incident in southern Alberta is estimated at more than $96,000, with officials warning the destruction could impact crop yields and cause significant agricultural losses. (Image Credit: Southern Alberta RCMP)
Alberta invited to returning Play On! street hockey tournament in Calgary this August
An extremely exciting street hockey festival is returning to Calgary, and all of Alberta is invited.Play On!, in partnership with several entities, including Hockey Night in Canada, runs August 20-22,...
Jun 24, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Alberta launching new surgery funding model
Alberta has launched a new patient-focused surgery funding model that pays hospitals based on the number and type of procedures they perform rather than through fixed surgical budgets. The pilot progr...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 21741594 © Viktor Levi | Dreamstime.com)
Rainfall totals from weekend deluge across Alberta
A lot of rain has fallen across the last three days in Alberta.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a weather summary on Tuesday, with rainfall totals up to 9 a.m. on Tuesday.Per ECCC: ...
Jun 02, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 14453169 © Grecu Mihail Alin | Dreamstime.com)
Safe Kids Week runs June 1-7
During Safe Kids Week, Primary Care Alberta is encouraging parents to speak with their young ones about safely moving through the community.As PCA notes, Parachute is a national charitable organizatio...
Jun 01, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 1431728 © Anke Van Wyk | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta gov't encourages residents to complete federal census
The Government of Alberta is encouraging Albertans to fill out their federal census forms, which have been arriving in mailboxes over the last several days.Participation in the census will ensure Albe...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 19997758 © Elena Elisseeva | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta Highway Cleanup goes May 2 from 7-5, so drive cautious
Alberta RCMP are requesting motorists take caution this May 2 as there will be thousands of volunteers out cleaning grassy areas around provincial highways.More than 12,000 people are expected out for...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Chat News Today)
CEBL's Calgary Surge to host games in Red Deer, Lethbridge in May and June
The Calgary Surge, a professional team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, announced they'll play two out-of-market games this regular season in Red Deer and Lethbridge.The announcement was made ...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Ian Gustafson)
Indigenous-led recovery community opens on Blood Tribe
A new Indigenous-led recovery community is now open in southern Alberta.The Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community offers 75 beds at no cost, with land-based treatment for those strugglin...
Apr 18, 2026 L-R: Joseph Schow, MLA for Cardston-Siksika; Rick Wilson, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction; Danielle Smith, Premier; Chief Traveller Plaited Hair, Crystal Day Chief, Blood Tribe Department of Health; Kash Shade, CEO, Blood Tribe Department of Health; Councillor Marcel Weasel Head, board chair, Blood Tribe Department of Health. (Image Credit: Blood Tribe Department of Health Communications)