Westlock residents vote to ban non-governmental flags, Pride crosswalks on municipal property
In what turned out to be a remarkably close vote, residents of Westlock, Alta., have voted in favour of banning all non-governmental flags on municipal property. The results also mean the town’s Pride crosswalk must be removed. Nicole Di Donato has the latest.
Global News at 11 Edmonton
Feb 23
Affordability crisis: Conservative MP asks if Trudeau thinks ‘all Canadians are auditioning for Les Mis’
Speaking in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Government House Leader Karina Gould said that “When we hear the words ‘common sense’ and ‘Conservatives,’ we get the shivers” because of spending cuts. Conservative MP Dan Albas responded by saying that inflationary government deficits were “to blame” for rising living costs and asking if...
Canada
Nov 21, 2023
Alma, N.B. water reservoir can’t keep up with demand during summer
The water reservoir in Alma, N.B. can’t keep up with increased demand during the summer months. As Suzanne Lapointe reports, the popular tourist destination is on day six of a boil order that could last all season
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Jul 10, 2023
Beat the heat and take iced tea to the next level
Jolene Brewster, the owner of Jolene’s Tea House in Banff, Alta. joins Global News Calgary with tips on elevating your iced tea recipe and shows off some other treasures that can be found in a little log cabin on Banff’s iconic Bear Street
Jul 22, 2023
Alberta wildfires: Residents return to Rainbow Lake Friday after 27-day evacuation
Hundreds of residents of Rainbow Lake, Alta., were finally able to go home Friday morning after a mandatory evacuation order was issued May 6. Dan Fletcher, the town’s CAO, has the latest.
Global News at Noon Edmonton
Jun 2, 2023
Residents return to Rainbow Lake, Alta., after wildfire
People living in the town of Rainbow Lake, Alta., are returning to their homes. It’s been nearly a month since wildfire forced them to flee. The community is about 900 km north of Edmonton. ‘Global News at Noon Edmonton’ spoke with the town’s chief administrative officer Dan Fletcher about re-entry plans.
Jun 2, 2023
Lethbridge Blackfoot Resource Hub; an urban cultural sanctuary
Free Blackfoot-related programming is now being offered in Lethbridge, Alta., full-time at the Blackfoot Resource Hub, a space where anyone can come to learn the traditions and ways of knowing. Jaclyn Kucey has the details.
May 19, 2023
Alberta farm offers hands-on experience with nearly 100 alpacas
Josee Kirk with Kirk’s Alpaca Farm joins Global News Calgary with her alpaca, Midnight and details on her family farm near Three Hills Alta., where you can feed and pet friendly alpacas.
Global News Morning Calgary
Apr 15, 2023
Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau refuses to answer repeated questions on plans to probe COVID-19 benefit fraud
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to answer repeated questions on plans to probe potential cases of fraud involving applications for COVID-19 benefits. The questioning came after Conservative MP Dan Albas alleged federal workers were told to ignore “obvious signs of fraud” when processing applications for benefits and pushed Trudeau to commit to investigate the possible...
Canada
May 12, 2020
COVID-19: Testing centre in Brooks open to everyone
A temporary drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre is open in Brooks, Alta., this week. As Emily Olsen reports, anyone can get a test done, even those who aren’t displaying symptoms.
Health
May 13, 2020
Okanagan MP advocates for the free-flow of alcohol between provinces
Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas discusses his Private Member’s Bill, which would make it legal for the producers of Canadian wines, spirits and craft beer to ship their product within Canada by Canada Post.
Global News Morning BC
Jan 21, 2021
Alberta teen recounts ICU stay after contracting COVID-19
A 19-year-old from Okotoks, Alta., is sharing his frightening story of surviving COVID-19 to remind others that anyone can get the virus. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, he’s the first teenager to be diagnosed with the virus and admitted to the ICU.
Canada
Apr 15, 2020
Talking about war with children
The war in Ukraine can be a difficult topic to speak about with children. Dr. Adam Abba-Aji, a psychiatrist and clinical professor at the University of Alberta, joins Kim Smith to shed some advice for dealing with our mental health.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Feb 27, 2022
Increased spending in federal budget will continue to drive inflation: Albas
Thursday’s federal budget saw the government unveil $31 billion in new spending, something Conservative MP and Finance Committee vice chair Dan Albas says will keep driving up inflation. “The West Block” host Mercedes Stephenson pushes Albas on how the Conservatives would address issues like short housing supply and the rising cost of living.
The West Block
Apr 10, 2022
Vulcan seeks to raise money for new Star Trek-themed pool
The Town of Vulcan, Alta. is hoping a Canada Day fundraiser can help raise more money to put toward their goal of building a new Star Trek-themed swimming pool. Dallas Flexhaug has details.
Global News Morning Calgary
Jun 28, 2017
Trump confident he can negotiate an Israel, Palestine peace treaty
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday while standing alongside Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that he’s confident he can negotiate a lasting Israel/Palestine peace treaty.
Politics
May 3, 2017
Residents concerned over Dorval’s water quality
The transition from summer to fall brings higher than normal algae levels to Dorval’s drinking water. An abnormal taste has residents concerned while the borough claims the water is safe for consumption. Global’s Dan Spector reports.
Global News Morning Montreal
Oct 10, 2017
Young boy from Cold Lake gets to meet hockey hero Milan Lucic
After winning a contest, a six-year-old boy from Cold Lake, Alta. got to meet his hockey hero on Friday: Edmonton Oilers forward Milan Lucic. The meeting was even more special as the boy’s late dad was a big fan of Lucic.
Global News at 5 Edmonton
Oct 27, 2017
Alberta family tries to find bone marrow matches for those in need
Sat, Nov 25 – The family of a 12-year-old St. Albert, Alta. girl is doing everything it can to not only find her a bone marrow match, but also to find matches for others in need.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Nov 25, 2017
Alberta school’s assignment involving Nazi propaganda causes controversy
Fri, Jan 19: A school art project is drawing controversy in Carstairs, Alta., after a Global News viewer took issue with Nazi propaganda posters created by students as part of a project. Christa Dao has more on the outcry and why the school says it did it.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Jan 19, 2018