Alberta

Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America as summer travel gets underway

Alberta has the most measles cases in North America on a per-capita basis, worrying experts who say summer events could push case counts even higher. The province's former chief medical officer of hea...

Tanner Smith Jul 09, 2025

Three people seriously hurt after targeted assault at Calgary Stampede; Police

Calgary police say they are investigating after three people were seriously hurt in an assault at the Calgary Stampede.Police say they responded to reports of an assault just after 11 p.m. Tuesday nea...

Jul 09, 2025

Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass

Alberta's government is jumping on board a federal initiative aimed at saving Canadians a buck if they stay close to home this summer.The province says it's offering its own free and discounted admiss...

Jul 09, 2025

Update 11: Alberta wildfire update

Warm, windy weather is expected to be followed by a cool-down later this week, which could help in the ongoing fire fight.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., July 8)There are 41 wildfires currently burni...

Jul 08, 2025

Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province's energy mix.There have long been discussions about building ...

Sheldon Spackman Jul 07, 2025

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles. The agreements ...

Tanner Smith Jul 07, 2025

One deceased in helicopter crash west of Red Deer

A helicopter crash near Red Deer on Sunday afternoon has claimed the life of one person, according to Alberta RCMP.The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) first said Sunday that they were deploying a te...

Jul 07, 2025

Grande Prairie local places sixth at Calgary Stampede

Grande Prairie local Jennifer Neudorf's time in ladies barrel racing at the 2025 Calgary Stampede has come to an end. Neudorf is walking away in sixth place of the overall Pool A standings after secur...

Tanner Smith Jul 06, 2025

Grande Prairie Chuckwagon driver ties for second at Day 2 of Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby

Chanse Vigen's run at the 2025 Rangeland Derby at the Calgary Stampede saw him tie for second and third place.At Day 2 of the Derby, Grande Prairie's Vigen had a time of 1:12.31, tieing him with Jamie...

Jul 06, 2025

GP local falls to sixth in Calgary Stampede

GP Local Jennifer Neudorf has fallen to sixth in the ladies barrel racing Pool A standings after a time of 17.800 in her second performance.With that finish, Neudorf earned Zero Dollars that round, an...

Jul 05, 2025