
Alberta

deadline is may 12
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 Albertans get their fair share of federal funding to keep up with provincial growth, the province says."Census particip...
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RCMP
Outlaw Motorcycle Gang activity rising across the province
Alberta RCMP are sending a warning out to the public, as Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMG) activity is expected to rise this summer.Satan's Choice Motorcycle Club is reportedly growing in size and expanding into Alberta, which Mounties note could lead to conflicts with other gangs and clubs, including the Hells Angels. Sata...
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police responses in lloydminster, strathcona county
Red Deer RCMP issue toy gun warning as 'Senior Assassin' game spreads
Red Deer RCMP are issuing a reminder to youth and parents about the public safety risks involved with carrying around and using replica and imitation firearms.That includes, but is not limited to, water guns.Red Deer detachment did not specifically note what prompted this reminder, and did not say they've had any recen...
May 07, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta elections officials say more than 550 people accessed renegade voter database
A third investigation is now underway into a massive privacy breach involving a separatist group and the personal information of nearly three million Albertans. Last week, R-C-M-P and the province's elections agency announced their own probes into an online database of the province's voter list published by a group cal...
May 07, 2026
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Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith granted security clearance for CSIS briefings
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she has been granted security clearance to receive briefings from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Her office provided few other details but says in a statement that the clearance allow...
May 07, 2026
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Don't be on the Hook for a fake license
AB Fish & Wildlife warning of fraud fishing licenses
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is sharing some tips to help residents not take the bait when it comes to purchasing a sportfishing license.Fish and Wildlife says fraudulent websites are claiming to sell Alberta fishing licenses; however, the only authorized online platform is AlbertaRELM.Anyone looking to purchase their lic...
May 06, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Foreign actors producing more false content about Alberta separatism; report
A report says foreign actors are increasingly generating articles, podcasts and social media posts riddled with disinformation about Alberta's separatist movement. The report from a team of researchers, published by the Canadian monitoring platform DisinfoWatch, says the campaigns are coming out of Russia and the Unite...
May 06, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Smith's adviser speaks about staffer at separatist meeting, Alberta voter list breach
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's chief of staff says a caucus staffer who attended a meeting about what was later found to be a massive data breach thought it was just about a new voter tool. Rob Anderson says in a social media post there's no way the United Conservative Party caucus staffer could have known the websit...
May 06, 2026
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'Important that we unite': Canadians cheering on Canadiens in Stanley Cup bid
EDMONTON - James Obenauer-Fossett may have an Edmonton Oilers tattoo on his shoulder, but for this playoff run the Habs have his allegiance. He and other hockey fans across Canada are rallying behind the Montreal Canadiens, the last team standing north...
May 06, 2026
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call, text, online
211 Alberta now main access point for mental health, addictions services
The Government of Alberta says reaching out to 211 is now the main access point for mental health and addiction services in the province.It explains that by making 211 the go-to, it is simplifying access.211 can either be called or texted, plus one can visit ab.211.ca, all of which are available 24 hours a day."Wi...
May 05, 2026
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verification on hold
Elections Alberta confirms receipt of petition documents, clarifies possible scrutiny
Elections Alberta confirmed Monday it has received signature sheets from Mitch Sylvestre, the proponent behind the "A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence" citizen initiative petition.The elections authority is also being clear about how it may scrutinize the petition, given the news last week that a s...
May 04, 2026
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550 seasonal firefighters
Alberta gov't 'geared up and ready' for wildfire season
It's wildfire season, and the Government of Alberta says it's "geared up and ready."More than 550 seasonal firefighters have been brought on board, for starters. Also in the repertoire will be helicopters with night-vision capability, plus ones that can hoist firefighters in and out of rough terrain. The prov...
May 04, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta separation group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum vote
Alberta separatists say they have formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province leaving Canada. The group needed 178,000 signatures to force the province to consider such a vote. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said if the petition is verified, there will be a referendum...
May 04, 2026
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Red Deer was part of significant search
Four-week murder trial begins for 2 men in 2024 highway shooting near Calgary
A four-week jury trial has begun for two men charged following a 2024 deadly roadside shooting near Calgary. Arthur Wayne Penner, 37, of Edmonton, and Elijah Blake Strawberry, 29, of O'Chiese First Nation each face a charge of second-degree murder. They are also charged with attempted murder. The shooting occurred alon...
May 04, 2026
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Mark Carney calls alleged privacy breach in Alberta deeply concerning
EDMONTON - An Edmonton city councillor says he and his team are helping a woman facing intimate partner violence relocate with her children after her address was leaked in an alleged privacy breach by a separatist group. The councillor says he is also ...
May 03, 2026
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nenshi comments
Chief electoral officer acknowledges Albertans' fear after voter list debacle
Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, says Elections Alberta is well aware of the many Albertans who are displeased with the news that close to three million voters had their private information shared with the Centurion Group.In an update late Friday afternoon, McClure acknowledged that folks are anxious ...
May 01, 2026
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Alberta oil pipeline is 'more likely than not' Carney says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new oil pipeline out of Alberta is "more likely than not." In his first sit-down interview with The Canadian Press since becoming prime minister more than a year ago, Carney said Friday that given the increase...
May 01, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta premier says law changes to be assessed after probes into voter list breach
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will look at making changes to the law depending on what comes out of investigations into a data breach involving three million voters. Smith, in a social media post, says protecting the private information of Albertans is critical and that violators should be held acc...
May 01, 2026
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greening up our province
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 the annual highway cleanup event, with 8,000 of them children representing clubs like 4H, the Junior Forest Wardens, an...
Apr 30, 2026
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16 members
Alberta names members to Teachers Advisory Council
The Government of Alberta has appointed to a new Teachers Advisory Council.The TAC will help shape K-12 education policy and have 16 members, according to a release."As classrooms grow more complex, this teacher advisory council will play a key role in helping Alberta's government deliver meaningful, classroom-foc...
Apr 30, 2026
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Alberta's Smith lauds new major Canada-U.S. oil pipeline permit, citing advocacy
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a key approval for a cross-border oil pipeline project to deliver more of the province's crude to the United States is coming after years of advocacy from her government. U.S. President Donald Trump has si...
Apr 30, 2026
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Annual Highway cleanup
Alberta RCMP increasing highway patrols Saturday, May 2
Over 12,000 youth will be cleaning up Alberta highways on Saturday, May 2.Multiple youth clubs and programs, including 4H Clubs and Junior Forest Wardens, are expected to take part in the province's annual highway clean-up, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., collecting garbage to raise funds for their organization.Each group is su...
Apr 30, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Elections Alberta investigating illegal use, obtaining of provincial voter list
An Edmonton judge has granted an injunction ordering a separatist group to remove from its website a database of private information -- including names and addresses -- of close to three million Alberta voters.The judge granted the injunction this morning at the request of Elections Alberta, which is investigating how ...
Apr 30, 2026
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Transportation
Alberta testing 120 km/h speed limit on small highway section near Edmonton
Alberta's government is testing out a higher speed limit on a small section of highway just south of Edmonton. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says drivers travelling along a 22-kilometre portion of Highway 2 starting south of Leduc will see speed limit signs of 120 kilometres an hour. It would be the fastest po...
Apr 29, 2026
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primary care alberta
Parents encouraged to check records during National Immunization Awareness Week
Primary Care Alberta is encouraging parents this week to learn more about childhood immunization.That is because it is National Immunization Awareness Week.For one, parents are encouraged to confirm that their children are up to date on their routine childhood shots."Choosing to follow the recommended routine im...
Apr 29, 2026
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Canals, reservoirs could become clogged
Potential for invasive species to 'mussel' in on agri-community
As the Province ramps up spring and summertime watercraft inspections for invasive mussels, comes an appeal from the agriculture community to not only help protect lakes and rivers, but irrigation systems, as well.Alberta Irrigation Districts Association vice-chair Richard Phillips, in a news conference Tuesday with En...
Apr 28, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Lawyer says Alberta premier exploiting loophole with referendum site, wants ad ban
An Edmonton lawyer is calling on Elections Alberta to close a loophole allowing Premier Danielle Smith's government to advertise in favour of her fall referendum on sweeping immigration reform. Provincial law prohibits the government from advertising or publishing certain information related to a referendum if the vote...
Apr 28, 2026
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Education
Alberta government announces changes to get more instructors into classrooms
Alberta's government is making some changes to get more instructors into classrooms. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has introduced four new expedited teaching certificates to help qualified individuals enter classrooms sooner. The new certificates will allow bachelor of education students in their final year o...
Apr 24, 2026
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