Alberta

Broncos family member content with province’s direction on trucker safety legislation

The sister of late Humboldt Broncos head coach Darcy Haugan says she'd be glad if the tragedy weren't used as a political football.Deborah Carpenter, who lives in Red Deer, spoke with rdnewsNOW after ...

Oct 19, 2019

New domestic violence legislation could make huge impact in G.P. where calls are high

A new act has passed second reading at the Alberta Legislature, which could protect people from violent partners and domestic abuse.The Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence Act would allow ...

Oct 18, 2019

McDonald's warns Edmonton restaurant to change name for fish sandwich

McDonald's Canada is not ``Lovin' It.''The burger giant is warning a fast-food restaurant in Edmonton to stop serving a product with a name similar to one of its own.Paul Shufelt, the owner at Woodshe...

Oct 18, 2019

Two drivers charged in relation to Calgary hit and run

Two drivers have been charged in a fatal hit and run in Calgary last April that police say may have been linked to street racing.Police say a was crossing the street when he was hit by a car that ran ...

Oct 17, 2019

New legislation to follow through on promise to end plan to move provincial power market to capacity system

Alberta has introduced legislation to follow through on its promise to end the plan to move the provincial power market to a capacity system.Energy Minister Sonya Savage says stakeholders don't want a...

Oct 17, 2019

Alberta government announces plans for licensed practical nurses to be able to do more work next year

The Alberta government says it will allow licensed practical nurses to do more work next year.It says professional regulations are being updated so the province's 16,000 LPNs can administer blood and ...

Oct 17, 2019 Minister Tyler Shandro with group of licensed practical nurses (photo courtesy of the Alberta Government)

Alberta truck convoy plans counter-protest to climate rally with Greta Thunberg

EDMONTON - A group oil and gas supporters is planning a counter-rally when Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg shows up at the Alberta legislature. Glen Carritt, who organized the United We Roll c...

Oct 17, 2019

Farm groups disappointed with federal election campaign

The cluster of commodity groups known as Team Alberta says it is disappointed about the lack of discussion of farm issues during the federal election campaign. In a release, Team Alberta, which includ...

Oct 17, 2019 Photo by Curtis Galbraith

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton Friday for climate strike

EDMONTON - Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is planning to be at the Alberta legislature Friday for a climate strike.Climate Justice Edmonton says the 16-year-old Stockholm student will join activists ...

Oct 17, 2019

Broncos families head to Alberta legislature to fight for trucking changes

EDMONTON - Alberta families affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash say they will continue to fight for changes to provincial trucking regulations.Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured whe...

Oct 17, 2019