Alberta

Jasper mayor stands by critical wildfire report, expects no bad blood with province

The mayor of Jasper, Alta., says he stands by a report commissioned by his town that criticizes Premier Danielle Smith's government response to a wildfire that destroyed a third of the Rocky Mountain ...

Jul 21, 2025

Federal money provided to return unproductive farmland back to forest in Alberta

The federal government is providing over $100 million to help return unproductive Alberta farmland to its original forested state.Corey Hogan, parliamentary secretary to Canada's natural resources min...

Jul 21, 2025

AHS reports possible measles exposure at Gasoline Alley restaurant

Alberta Health Services is reporting Saturday there may have been exposure to a confirmed case of measles at the Gasoline Alley Tim Hortons/Wendy's location (100-139 Leva Avenue, Red Deer County).The ...

Jul 19, 2025

Record amount in the Heritage Fund says provincial government

The Government of Alberta says there's now $30 billion in Alberta's Heritage Fund, a new record.In a news release issued Friday, the provincial government says it is contributing $2.8 billion from the...

Jul 18, 2025

Alberta now allowing cannabis sales at events with minors

Cannabis sales are now allowed at festivals and concerts in Alberta, even where minors are permitted.Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says it was recently directed by the Alberta government ...

Jul 18, 2025

Alberta-wide alert after opioids found in replica Xanax that killed teen

The RCMP is urging the public to watch out for a deadly supply of illegal opiates that closely resemble Xanax.Xanax is a prescription drug that is commonly used to treat anxiety and is opiate-free.Pub...

Jul 18, 2025

Lethbridge man charged with using AI to make child pornography

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says technology was used to create child pornography of actual underage girls.Alongside the Lethbridge Police Service, ALERT apprehended a 38-year-old...

Jul 18, 2025

Update 14: Alberta Wildfire Update

Hot and dry weather may lead to increased wildfire activity in northern Alberta where wildfire danger remains high.Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., July 17)There are 58 wildfires currently burning ...

Jul 17, 2025

47% of Albertans $200 or less away from bankruptcy; report

Nearly half of Albertans say there is a short distance between themselves and financial insolvency.That is according to the latest Consumer Debt Index report from MNP.About 47 per cent of Albertans wh...

Jul 16, 2025

Update 13: Alberta wildfire update

Favourable weather in recent days has allowed firefighters to bring more wildfires under control.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 15)There are 53 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the...

Jul 15, 2025