Alberta News

Alberta town declares local state of emergency after sewage leak into water supply

COCHRANE, ALBERTA — An Alberta community where an accident caused sewage to flow into a river that feeds Calgary's water supply declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday.

Oct 24, 2023 3:50 PM Read more >

Members of Canada's first video game industry union vote in favour of strike action

EDMONTON — Video game industry workers in Edmonton have voted unanimously in favour of strike action.

Oct 24, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

Rest of football season over at Alberta high school after alleged locker-room assault

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The season is over for a Lethbridge high-school football team where four players were charged with the sexual assault of a teammate.

Oct 24, 2023 10:34 AM Read more >

Environment Canada warns up to 25 cms of snow to fall on Calgary by Tuesday

CALGARY — A winter snow advisory has been issued for the City of Calgary, with Environment Canada warning of up to 25 cms of heavy snow falling by Tuesday.

Oct 24, 2023 2:35 AM Read more >

Alberta regulator mulls reducing liability of old wells before cleanup certified

The Alberta Energy Regulator is considering allowing oil and gas companies to reduce their environmental liabilities on old well sites before the cleanup is certified complete.

Oct 24, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Edmonton Public Schools teachers reject mediator's proposal, authorize strike vote

EDMONTON — Public school teachers in Edmonton have voted in favour of authorizing a strike vote after rejecting a proposal from a third-party mediator.

Oct 23, 2023 5:54 PM Read more >

Five students, one adult taken to hospital after school bus rolls north of Calgary

DIDSBURY, Alta. — Five high school students and one adult were transported to several hospitals after a collision involving a school bus in central Alberta.

Oct 23, 2023 5:10 PM Read more >

Canada Post to honour hockey trailblazer Willie O'Ree with stamp

EDMONTON — Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player O'Ree is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the NHL Heritage Classic festivities.

Oct 23, 2023 5:06 PM Read more >

Alberta town focused on stopping sewage leak into river that supplies Calgary's water

CALGARY — An Alberta community where an accident caused sewage to flow into a river that feeds Calgary's water supply says it remains focused on stopping the leak.

Oct 23, 2023 4:37 PM Read more >

Quarterback Tre Ford one of few spots in dismal season for Edmonton Elks

EDMONTON — Tre Ford began the 2023 CFL season carrying a clipboard. After taking over as the starting quarterback midway through the Edmonton Elks' season, he became the team’s brightest star in an otherwise dismal 4-14 campaign.

Oct 23, 2023 4:13 PM Read more >