Alberta

WATCH: Dr. Hinshaw, Premier Kenney to provide COVID update at 3:30

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical health officer, along with Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Jason Copping, will provide an update on COVID-19 in Alberta at 3:30.WATCHIf a video...

Nov 03, 2021

Alberta, with largest oil industry, sends fewer to COP than any other energy province

EDMONTON - The province with Canada's largest oil and gas industry has sent one of the country's smallest delegations to the international climate conference, where emissions from that industry are un...

Nov 03, 2021

Province tables new trails management and preservation act

EDMONTON, AB - The province has introduced legislation that aims to protect and preserve trails in Alberta.The Alberta Trails Act will strive to make sure more trails and adjacent areas are conserved ...

Nov 03, 2021

Despite hot summer, Alberta posts below average wildfire season

October 31 officially marked the end of the wildfire season across Alberta.Despite the above-average temperatures throughout the province this summer, officials say Alberta's 2021 wildfire season saw ...

Nov 03, 2021

MLA Tracy Allard responds to weekend protest outside residence

Grande Prairie MLA Tracy Allard says some rather disturbing remnants were left behind by protestors who demonstrated outside of her private residence in Grande Prairie on Sunday.In a Facebook post fro...

Nov 03, 2021

Man accused of killing doctor dies in hospital weeks before Alberta murder trial

CALGARY - A man who was to face trial later this month in the slaying of a family doctor at a central Alberta medical clinic has died. Deng Mabiour, 54, was charged with first-degree murder in last ye...

Nov 03, 2021

Province unveils new 20-year plan to improve affordable housing

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced its 10-year strategy to improve access to affordable housing.Stronger Foundations maps out the plans and changes needed to create safe, stable an...

Nov 02, 2021

Alberta government, Opposition say province should be consulted on emissions caps

EDMONTON - Alberta politicians are warning the federal Liberal government that caps on greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas will have to be set in consultation with the province. Both Premier Jas...

Nov 02, 2021

NDP to ask questions of UCP about pandemic response in legislature Monday night

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley and other members of the Official Opposition have announced that they will ask questions of the Premier and UCP Ministers about their failed COVID-19 pandemic response...

Nov 01, 2021

$176-million being invested in emissions reduction projects in Alberta

The Alberta Government says it aims to reduce carbon emissions at the same level as eliminating emissions from the electricity used by 4.5-million homes.They are investing up to $126-million into nume...

Nov 01, 2021