Alberta

Pierre Poilievre owns the night at Camrose byelection forum

There were cheers, and a few jeers Tuesday night in Camrose, Alta. as 10 candidates in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection took to the stage for a forum hosted by the Camrose & District Chamber o...

Jul 29, 2025

Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed

EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation. On ...

Sheldon Spackman Jul 29, 2025

Update 17: Alberta wildfire update

Warmer weather this week could lead to more wildfires starting and make existing fires spread faster.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 29)There are 49 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in...

Jul 29, 2025

Groups can again apply for Alberta Restorative Justice Grant

Applications are now open for the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant.This fiscal year, there is $720,000 available to supports initiatives which seek to hold offenders accountable and repair relationsh...

Jul 29, 2025

O-negative blood donors desperately needed nationwide

Canadian Blood Services is calling on all donors and potential donors with O-negative blood to donate as soon as possible.According to the organization, O-negative blood is vital in emergency care, be...

Jul 29, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith, minister call for separation referendum question to be approved

Premier Danielle Smith and one of her ministers are calling on Alberta's electoral officer to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation, saying it shouldn't be held b...

Jul 29, 2025

Province urging Albertans to help keep invasive mussels out

Alberta's government is seeking feedback on an initiative to keep dangerous invasive mussels out of the province.According to provincial officials, Alberta is currently free of Zebra and Quagga mussel...

Jul 28, 2025

Alberta, provincial employee union agree to renewed mediation in last attempt at deal

Alberta and the union representing thousands of provincial government employees say they have agreed to a new round of mediated bargaining.Alberta Union of Provincial Employees president Guy Smith say...

Jul 28, 2025

Potential Alberta separation referendum question referred to judge for approval

A potential referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada has been referred to a judge for confirmation that the question doesn't violate the Constitution.The proposed question seeks a yes or ...

Jul 28, 2025

Parents urged to keep children safe around windows and balconies

Officials with Primary Care Alberta are urging parents to help keep their children safe around windows and balconies this summer. As many Albertans cool off their homes by opening windows, open window...

Jul 27, 2025