Category Archives: Alberta
Two Canadians killed during battle in Ukraine, including Calgarian
CALGARY, AB - Paul Hughes with Global Affairs Canada said one of the most difficult moments of his life was placing a Canadian flag over the body bag of a soldier from Alberta killed during a bloody b...
May 03, 2023
Smith to be on radio, Notley campaigning in Edmonton on Day 3 of Alberta election
CALGARY - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is to make an appearance on a radio talk show airing in Calgary and Edmonton and visit with candidates today.The Alberta election is on May 29.Smith...
May 03, 2023
UCP says it’s fixing the health mess left by former NDP government
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative Party says it will continue to invest in health care to fix the massive problems inherited from the former NDP government.The party says in a statement that in...
May 02, 2023
Calgary pastor found guilty on two border blockade charges
A judge has found Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski guilty of mischief for his role in protests against COVID-19 public health measures.The protests at Coutts, Alta., blocked the province's main border c...
May 02, 2023
Central Alberta man charged with sexual offenses against family member
Authorities say a central Alberta man has been charged with several sex-related offenses.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams' (ALERT) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged the 28-y...
May 02, 2023
Pollster says Calgary votes could decide election
Calgary has emerged as a key battleground for this spring's provincial election.Pollster Janet Brown says surveys suggest Edmonton is safe territory for the NDP while the rural areas are strong for th...
May 02, 2023
Alberta mayors rallying for localized EMS dispatch
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Mayors of Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are encouraging the provincial government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to return to pro...
May 02, 2023
Tour bus operator pleads guilty, fined $475,000 for fatal rollover in Jasper
JASPER, AB - A tour bus operator pleaded guilty on Monday to two charges in a fatal rollover in Jasper National Park nearly three years ago.Crown prosecutor Adam May said Brewster Travel Canada Inc. w...
May 02, 2023
Alberta UCP leader Smith hedges on pursuing defamation lawsuit against CBC over COVID
EDMONTON - Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith won't say if she will follow through on her threat to sue the CBC for defamation over its coverage of her role in prosecuting COVID-19 cour...
May 01, 2023
Increased police presence expected in Edmonton to deal with unruly Oilers fans
EDMONTON - Police are promising a greater presence in downtown Edmonton after increased violence around the arena where the Oilers have been playing NHL playoff games. Police Chief Dale McFee says alt...
May 01, 2023