‘Albertans will be disappointed’ with two-party legislature: pollster
What Alberta election results — and a mostly NDP Edmonton — could mean for the city
Alberta election sees nearly 70% of eligible voters cast a ballot
Large industrial fire in Red Deer prompts nearby home evacuations
Environmental charities may benefit from Jason Kenney’s vow to fight them as Alberta’s premier
UCP wins Alberta election – here’s a look at the promises made by Jason Kenney
Crews called to battle brush fire on northeastern outskirts of Edmonton
Firefighters were called to a brush fire near a school on the northeastern outskirts of Edmonton on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Northeast Edmonton house fire sends 2 people to hospital
Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a home in northeast Edmonton on Wednesday. Continue reading
North Korea wants Mike Pompeo out of nuclear talks, wants someone more ‘mature’: state media
North Korea said on Thursday it no longer wanted to deal with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and said he should be replaced in talks by someone more mature, hours after it announced its first weapons test since nuclear talks broke down. Continue reading
Climate change will disrupt food, hibernation schedule for Rocky Mountain grizzlies: U of C study
By 2080, buffaloberries in the Rockies will ripen three weeks earlier than they do now, which will widen the gap between when grizzlies eat and hibernate. Continue reading
Calgary GSA students react to Jason Kenney’s victory in provincial election
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It was a hot-button issue throughout the Alberta election, dividing UCP supporters and the LGBTQ community. Many are now left wondering what will become of those concerns with Jason Kenney’s victory. Continue reading
Refugee claimant, in Canada since 2015, complicit in ISIS crimes against humanity, tribunal says
A Lebanese mechanic now living in Canada has been found complicit in crimes against humanity for repairing military vehicles for ISIS. Continue reading
Edmonton’s latest work of public art coming to a train station near you
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
The train wrap is adding to the city’s existing collection of 266 pieces of art for the public to enjoy. Continue reading
Dust devil spins up football field in Brooks, Alta.
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
It was whirlwind afternoon on Monday — literally — with two dust devils spotted near Brooks, Alta. Continue reading
Live coverage: Redacted Mueller report expected to be released
The long awaited Mueller report — or at least a redacted version of it — is expected to be released Thursday. Continue reading
Edmonton Catholic to close 1 school, relocate another after 2019 school year
Changes are on the way for students who attend two Edmonton Catholic schools. Continue reading
New research links preschool screen time to behavioural and attention problems
A new study links excessive screen time among preschoolers to behavioural problems they experienced at age five. Continue reading
Iran’s president says Revolutionary Guards don’t threaten any regional countries
Iran President Hassan Rouhani: “I want to tell the regional countries that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are not against you and your national interests.” Continue reading
Gas station ‘shenanigans’ fuel frustration among drivers
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Fluctuating gasoline prices are fuelling frustration among some drivers who feel they’re being taken advantage of. Continue reading
B.C. buckles up for fractious relationship with new Alberta government
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia is bracing for a contentious relationship between the NDP government and the newly elected United Conservative Party government in Alberta. Continue reading
Taiwan earthquake with magnitude of 6.1 strikes coastal city of Hualien
The earthquake shook buildings in Taipei. Continue reading
Taiwan earthquake with magnitude of 6.1 strikes coastal city of Hualien
The earthquake shook buildings in Taipei. Continue reading
A U.K. cave diver helped rescue 12 boys in Thailand — he was just rescued from another cave
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
One of Josh Bratchley’s rescuers said people are mostly panicking when they’re rescued. Not the man who helped rescue the Thai boys from their cave. Continue reading
Penticton mass shooting neighbourhood saw dozens of bylaw complaint calls: ex-city officials
Complaints included woodburning smoke, landscaping and on-site drainage related matters and a home business operating without a licence. Continue reading
Live Alberta election results: Riding-by-riding vote map
Live, real-time results across Alberta the moment the polls close at 8 p.m. Continue reading
Quebec not impressed with Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney’s pipeline plea
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec isn’t impressed with Premier-designate Jason Kenney calling on the province to help Alberta develop its natural resources. Continue reading
Crews called to battle brush fire on northeastern outskirts of Edmonton
Firefighters were called to a brush fire near a school on the northeastern outskirts of Edmonton on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Northeast Edmonton house fire sends 2 people to hospital
Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a home in northeast Edmonton on Wednesday. Continue reading
Climate change will disrupt food, hibernation schedule for Rocky Mountain grizzlies: U of C study
By 2080, buffaloberries in the Rockies will ripen three weeks earlier than they do now, which will widen the gap between when grizzlies eat and hibernate. Continue reading
‘Albertans will be disappointed’ with two-party legislature: pollster
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Alberta has elected only two parties in the legislature for the first time since 1993. Continue reading
Calgary GSA students react to Jason Kenney’s victory in provincial election
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It was a hot-button issue throughout the Alberta election, dividing UCP supporters and the LGBTQ community. Many are now left wondering what will become of those concerns with Jason Kenney’s victory. Continue reading
Edmonton’s latest work of public art coming to a train station near you
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
The train wrap is adding to the city’s existing collection of 266 pieces of art for the public to enjoy. Continue reading
Dust devil spins up football field in Brooks, Alta.
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
It was whirlwind afternoon on Monday — literally — with two dust devils spotted near Brooks, Alta. Continue reading
Edmonton Catholic to close 1 school, relocate another after 2019 school year
Changes are on the way for students who attend two Edmonton Catholic schools. Continue reading
New research links preschool screen time to behavioural and attention problems
A new study links excessive screen time among preschoolers to behavioural problems they experienced at age five. Continue reading
Gas station ‘shenanigans’ fuel frustration among drivers
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Fluctuating gasoline prices are fuelling frustration among some drivers who feel they’re being taken advantage of. Continue reading
B.C. buckles up for fractious relationship with new Alberta government
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia is bracing for a contentious relationship between the NDP government and the newly elected United Conservative Party government in Alberta. Continue reading
Alberta election sees nearly 70% of eligible voters cast a ballot
The unofficial turnout shows nearly 70 per cent of Albertans voted in the provincial election — the highest in decades. Continue reading
Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney says UCP received ‘mandate of historic proportions’
Alberta’s incoming premier says a law to repeal the province’s carbon tax and another that will cut business taxes will be the first steps his government takes once in power. Continue reading
Questions raised about Canada’s embrace of female leaders after Notley is turfed from office in Alberta
The gradual disappearance of women from the ranks of Canada’s premiers raises questions about society’s willingness to embrace true equality, former female leaders and political pundits said Wednesday. Continue reading
Environmental charities may benefit from Jason Kenney’s vow to fight them as Alberta’s premier
Alberta’s incoming premier plans to take on environmental charities that he says are blocking exports of the province’s oil, but those groups may be saying “bring it on.” Continue reading
Stony Plain RCMP officer charged with assault after pursuit, arrest
Const. Dorian Tooze with the Stony Plain RCMP detachment has been charged after an allegation he used excessive force during an arrest last October. Continue reading
Makeover of Edmonton City Hall wading pool takes shape as festivals relocate for another summer
Four popular summer festivals have made the decision not to host their events in Churchill Square this summer, amid a number of ongoing construction projects. Continue reading
Driver killed after his truck slams into house in west Edmonton
Edmonton police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning and are trying to determine whether the collision or a medical condition led to the death. Continue reading
By the numbers: Alberta election 2019
Here is a breakdown of some of the most interesting numbers to come out of Tuesday’s provincial election. Continue reading
What Alberta election results — and a mostly NDP Edmonton — could mean for the city
Out of the 20 Edmonton ridings in the Alberta election, 18 have (unofficially) elected NDP MLAs. So, what does that mean for Edmonton? Will the city’s voice still be heard at the provincial level? Continue reading
Large industrial fire in Red Deer prompts nearby home evacuations
Firefighters were called to an industrial blaze in the central Alberta city of Red Deer Wednesday morning, which prompted the evacuation of nearby homes. Continue reading
Quebec not impressed with Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney’s pipeline plea
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec isn’t impressed with Premier-designate Jason Kenney calling on the province to help Alberta develop its natural resources. Continue reading
Oil and gas sector ‘encouraged’ by new Alberta premier’s many pro-business pledges
Alberta’s oilpatch is celebrating the election of a pro-business government, despite analyst observations that premier-designate Jason Kenney may not be able to do much about getting new oil export pipelines built. Continue reading
Alberta election hot take: Who could make up Jason Kenney’s UCP cabinet?
Albertans have selected the United Conservative Party to form the province’s new government, so who will Jason Kenney pick to become cabinet ministers? Continue reading
Alberta election 2019: ridings that remain undeclared
Jason Kenney and his United Conservative Party won a majority government in Tuesday’s Alberta election, but some ridings remain undeclared. Continue reading