Alberta

Police seeking two suspects after deceased man found near Springbank Airport

Police continue the search for two people wanted after the body of a man was found Dec. 29 near Springbank Airport.RCMP Major Crimes Unit says it has since been determined that the cause of death was ...

Jan 02, 2020 Trista Nadene Tinkler (left) and Robert Gordon Daignault are believed to be in possession, or have been in possession, of the vehicle belonging to a man found deceased earlier this week near Springbank Airport. (RCMP)

Record $70M Lotto Max jackpot up for grabs Friday

For someone in Canada, Friday could bring with it a historic way to start the year. The estimated jackpot for tomorrow's Lotto Max draw is a record $70 million - the biggest lottery jackpot ever offer...

Jan 02, 2020 (WCLC)

Alberta reports first severe vaping-related lung illness to Public Health Agency

EDMONTON - Alberta is reporting its first case of a severe vaping-related lung illness. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, says the province is monitoring the situation and ...

Jan 02, 2020

Alberta justice minister says province will 'fight back' against carbon tax

CALGARY - Alberta is promising to continue its fight against the federal consumer carbon tax as the price of gasoline in the province is set to jump. Starting Wednesday, a litre of gas is expecte...

Jan 02, 2020

CTF urging taxpayers to fuel up before federal carbon tax hits Alberta

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging drivers to fuel up their cars before the federal carbon tax hits Alberta on Jan. 1, 2020."Albertans will be feeling the federal carbon tax hangover tomorrow...

Dec 31, 2019

Federal consumer carbon tax, with rebate program, comes to Alberta

CALGARY - The federal consumer carbon tax is returning to Alberta with the new year, complete with a rebate program that Ottawa says will leave most families better off. Starting Wednesday, a lit...

Dec 31, 2019

32-year-old suspect dies following confrontation with police near Hardisty

HARDISTY, Alta. - The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is now investigating a shooting involving RCMP officers.According to ASIRT, the incident began when Killam RCMP attempted a traffic...

Dec 30, 2019

Wetaskiwin RCMP investigating fatal pedestrian collision

RCMP are investigating a collision that has claimed the life of a good samaritan.On Dec. 28 at 6:40 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian on Highways 616 an...

Dec 30, 2019

Make safe driving your resolution in 2020

Officials with Alberta Transportation are encouraging Albertans to practice safe driving in the New Year.The safety of Albertans is touted as the top priority for the government. Even so, Albertans ar...

Dec 30, 2019

Everyone welcome at 2020 New Year’s Day Levee

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Lois Mitchell will open the doors to Government House on January 1 to celebrate a centuries-old Canadian tradition in one of Alberta's great heritage buildings.The levee...

Dec 30, 2019 Government House in Edmonton. (Government of Alberta)