Alberta

Terrorism peace bond hearing set for Calgary teen in TikTok video case

A Calgary teenager arrested over alleged terrorism-related posts on TikTok and other social media sites is to face a two-day peace bond hearing in late October. The 16-year-old was the fourth Calgaria...

Mar 15, 2024

Smith calls for carbon tax to be scrapped, or at least give exemptions

Alberta's premier is once again asking the federal government for a break on the carbon tax.Danielle Smith penned a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, March 14, 2024, just one day af...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 15, 2024

Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects

EDMONTON - Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which parts of the province are to be off-limits to wind an...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 15, 2024

High avalanche danger rating in Rocky Mountains

Officials are asking people to stay out of the backcountry in the Rocky Mountains this weekend.On Thursday, March 13, 2024, Avalanche Canada said the avalanche danger rating at all elevations in most ...

Mar 15, 2024

Alberta plans study for new water reservoir in Red Deer County as way to prevent droughts

A new water reservoir in Red Deer County may be part of the province's plan to protect Albertans from droughts. The Alberta government says if Budget 2024 passes, they will invest more than $35 millio...

Josh Hall Mar 14, 2024

Alberta welcomes nearly 200 of world's best biathletes in World Cup finals this week

Alberta will welcome 198 of the world's top biathletes from 25 countries for the BMW International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup season finals this week. Government officials say that Alberta's long-...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 14, 2024

'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard

The union representing Alberta's sheriffs says it was not consulted about a plan announced this week to have a new police service handle much of the work they currently do.The Alberta Union of Provinc...

Mar 14, 2024

Province seeking additional feedback on draft social studies curriculum

Albertans are invited to share thoughts on key facets of the new draft social studies curriculum. Over the last seven months, Alberta Education consulted with more than 300 partners, teachers, multicu...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 14, 2024

Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry, critics say

EDMONTON - Critics are asking why the Alberta government's proposed regulations on renewable power seem to have ignored the conclusions of its own utilities regulator. Sarah Elmeligi, Opposition New D...

Sheldon Spackman Mar 14, 2024

Members of A$AP gang, which has central Alberta ties, arrested by ALERT

Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has arrested and charged several alleged members of the A$AP street gang with drug and firearms offences.ALERT notes that A$AP has members spread through...

Mar 14, 2024