Alberta

"Time to reflect on the foundations of our country and values that unite us"

Alberta premier Danielle Smith released a statement Wednesday morning saying Canada Day is a time to reflect on the foundations of our country and the values that unite us, including a belief in freed...

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State of local emergency still in place in Kananaskis Country

The Alberta government says crews have finished evacuating remaining campers who were tucked away at sites in Kananaskis Country. Parks Alberta Minister Todd Loewen said earlier in the day that about ...

Pattison Media Jun 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Explore Kananaskis/Facebook.)

Brief: Poilievre shuffles shadow cabinet

Canadian Press -- Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre has shuffled critic roles in the Conservative caucus.Among the changes is Ontario MP Michael Chong taking over as finance critic from B.C. MP Aaron...

Pattison Media Jun 30, 2026 Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld)

Lowering your risk of West Nile virus infection this summer

Primary Care Alberta (PCA) is offering advice on how to avoid infections of West Nile virus this summer. PCA notes that the best step you can take is to prevent yourself from being bitten in the first...

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Lawsuit filed over voter privacy breach affecting almost three million Albertans

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in Alberta after the private information of nearly three million Albertans was allegedly obtained and published by a separatist group. A statement of cla...

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Alberta expands accessible parking permit system to cover those with vision loss

Albertans with severe vision loss can now apply to use accessible parking spaces. The changes apply to the province's disabled parking placard system. The government says it recognizes that accessibil...

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll be in Alberta for Canada Day

KUUJJUAQ - Prime Minister Mark Carney will make a rare Canada Day appearance in Alberta, just a day ahead of an expected announcement by the province related to its push for a new pipeline. Carney's v...

The Canadian Press Jun 30, 2026

Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week

CALGARY - The Alberta government is poised to make an announcement about its plans for a new West Coast oil pipeline on Thursday, but experts say industry skepticism is well warranted. Sam Blackett, p...

The Canadian Press Jun 30, 2026

Province of Alberta updates river conditions, road closures as heavy rain eases

While rainfall warnings issued by Environment & Climate Change Canada for a large section of Alberta have now ended, residents living near rivers are likely to be on edge in the coming hours and, ...

Province invests $100 million to address classroom complexity

The Government of Alberta is investing $100 million to hire more teachers, educational assistants, and specialized staff to combat classroom complexity in the province.The government explained that th...