Alberta

ASIRT investigating sudden death

CALGARY- The death of a suspected hit-and-run driver in Calgary who went into medical distress during an arrest attempt is being investigated by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team.Police say t...

May 01, 2019

LPS charge man who allegedly kidnapped and assaulted girlfriend

LETHBRIDGE- Lethbridge Police have charged a 54-year-old man in connection with an alleged incident where his girlfriend was kidnapped, assaulted and unlawfully confined.LPS responded to a home on Apr...

May 01, 2019

A list of new Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet

EDMONTON - New Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his cabinet were sworn in on Tuesday to form the first United Conservative government in the province. The list of ministers includes seven women a...

Apr 30, 2019

WATCH: Cabinet swearing-in ceremony

Watch live as Alberta's 18th Premier, Jason Kenney, and his new cabinet is sworn in...

Apr 30, 2019

Alberta Freedom Conservative Party leader Derek Fildebrandt resigns

EDMONTON- Derek Fildebrandt is stepping down as leader of Alberta's Freedom Conservative Party.Fildebrandt announced his resignation Monday, less than a year after he launched the party following his ...

Apr 30, 2019

Artists skipping out on shows at Calgary’s Saddledome

CALGARY- A top Canadian concert promoter says the roof on Calgary's Saddledome arena is a key factor behind several big shows skipping the city.Ian Low with Live Nation says the roof isn't strong enou...

Apr 30, 2019

Elk collision renews call for wildlife fencing through Canmore

CANMORE- An environmental group is renewing calls for wildlife fencing along the Trans-Canada Highway through Canmore after seven elk were killed on the weekend in a collision with a transport truck.O...

Apr 30, 2019

AER board member resigns

EDMONTON- Alberta Energy Regulator board member Ed Whittingham has resigned just days before incoming Premier Jason Kenney had threatened to fire him.Whittingham states in his resignation letter that ...

Apr 30, 2019

Appeal dismissed in challenge to Alberta gay-straight alliance law

CALGARY - Opponents of Alberta's law allowing gay-straight alliances in schools were dealt another legal setback Monday after the province's highest court dismissed their appeal.In 2017, the Alberta N...

Apr 30, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Lethbridge to open Alberta's first certified 'green' cemetery

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Call it a literal return to nature, if you will. Starting this fall, those who want to be buried in more natural, "green" manner, will be able to have their wishes fulfilled at Lethbr...

Andrew Snook Apr 29, 2019 Royal View Cemetary, Lethbridge