Alberta has introduced legislation that would add hefty fines and penalties for most first-time impaired drivers but would not have them face a criminal charge.

A victim services group is concerned that proposed legislation could allow the Alberta government to raid a fund meant to help those hurt by crime.

Community physicians say they were shocked by the Alberta government's decision to stop distributing personal protective equipment to them.

The Alberta government is proposing to change the rules on charter schools and home-schooling.

NDP finance critic Shannon Phillips said the UCP government needs to do more for Albertans fighting to get through the pandemic and a spiralling economy.

Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.

A UCP spokesperson said the party is applying for the subsidy as its fundraising opportunities have been restricted during the pandemic.

A former executive director of the Conservative Party of Canada has been hired to serve in the same capacity for the United Conservative Party in Alberta, the party announced on social media Friday.

Alberta's Opposition leader says it's a good idea for Premier Jason Kenney to delay releasing a report from his "fair deal'' panel, given the federal government has outshone his efforts to help Albertans through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Alberta government is changing coal policies to make it easier to develop open-pit mines in one of the province's most sensitive areas.