Alberta

Alberta registrar reverses rejection, man gets to have FREE AB licence plate

CALGARY - Tomas Manasek says he's thrilled that his beliefs about Alberta independence didn't end up costing him his personalized FREE AB licence plate. Manasek, who is 68, has lived in Calgary for th...

Jun 04, 2020

Alberta government imposing steep penalties but no charges on first-time impaired drivers

EDMONTON - The provincial government has introduced legislation that would add hefty fines and penalties for first-time impaired drivers but would not have them face a criminal charge.Justice Minister...

Jun 04, 2020

Twister: how to stay safe during tornado season

LETHBRIDGE, AB - With the spring weather comes the threat of tornadoes in Alberta.Over the last week, the province saw its first two confirmed twisters of the season.One was reported near the hamlet o...

Jun 04, 2020

Suspect arrested in death of Calgary chef

CALGARY- Police have arrested a man in the killing of a Calgary chef during an attempted break and enter at a cannabis shop next to a cafe.Police say Christophe Herblin, who was 56, had responded to a...

Jun 04, 2020

City of Grande Prairie files $10 billion class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers

The City of Grande Prairie has officially filed a $10 billion class action lawsuit regarding the opioid crisis and will be represented by the Guardian Law Group.Last month, City committee recommended ...

Jun 03, 2020

Phase two of Alberta’s relaunch from COVID-19 could come sooner than later

EDMONTON - Alberta's top doctor says the second phase of the province's relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could happen ahead of schedule.Chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says new cases o...

Jun 03, 2020

Alberta down to 344 active COVID-19 cases

A total of 6,587 people in Alberta that contracted COVID-19 have now recovered. There remain 344 active cases in the province, according to Wednesday's update from Dr. Deena Hinshaw. That's 33 less th...

Jun 03, 2020

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for June 3

Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...

Jun 03, 2020

Alberta NDP calls on United Conservative government to consult on provincial parks

EDMONTON - The Alberta Opposition is calling on the government to hold virtual public hearings on a plan to remove dozens of parks and recreation sites from the provincial system.NDP environment criti...

Jun 03, 2020

Province announces plan for 'standing up for law-abiding gun owners'

Premier Jason Kenney took straight aim at the federal government while announcing new provincial measures intended to support law-abiding Alberta gun owners. "While some people in faraway places like ...

Jun 03, 2020