Category Archives: Alberta
'Tragic accident' blamed for recent death of giraffe at Calgary Zoo
CALGARY - The Calgary Zoo says a "tragic accident" led to the recent death of one of its adult Masai giraffes. A statement from the zoo says a female giraffe named Emara died May 19 after tangling one...
May 29, 2023
Election day: Alberta voters go to the polls, expected nail-biter between UCP, NDP
It's election day in Alberta in what polls suggest could be a nail-biter finish between the province's two dominant parties. Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party is fighting to win a second cons...
May 29, 2023
Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign
Candidates for both the United Conservative Party and New Democrats have been campaigning over the last four weeks for their party to form the next Alberta government. Election day is Monday. Here are...
May 28, 2023
Economy, health care, trust: Alberta election campaign hits final day before vote
EDMONTON - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley made one final pitch to voters Sunday to upend Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party government and deliver an upset win in the provincial election. "I...
May 28, 2023
Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election
EDMONTON - Albertans go to the polls on Monday. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the two major parties: United Conservative Party - Create a new tax bracket that would deliver about ...
May 28, 2023
Alberta NDP promises to bring back digital tax credit; wins endorsement from Nenshi
CALGARY - The Alberta NDP says it would bring back a tax credit for the digital media sector aimed at diversifying the economy if it wins Monday's election.Full election coverage: Alberta Votes 2023Th...
May 26, 2023
UCP's Smith says she is 'delighted' by endorsements from Harper, Poilievre
CALGARY - United Conservative leader Danielle Smith says she would aim to lower the level of political polarization in Alberta if her party wins what has been a tight and often bitter election race.Fu...
May 26, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 26
Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyregistration.alberta.ca. C...
May 26, 2023
Smith, Notley hope to sway a few more voters with Alberta election days away
Alberta's main election rivals are staying busy in the final days of the campaign. Full election coverage: Alberta Votes 2023 NDP Leader Rachel Notley has a number of stops scheduled this afternoon in...
May 26, 2023
Political divisiveness a threat to Alberta economy, business groups say
As the Alberta election campaign heads into its final days, business groups are warning that increased divisiveness and political extremism poses a threat to the province's economic future. "We're wor...
May 26, 2023