Alberta News

Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's moving ahead this fall with legislation that would require parents to proactively sign up to have their children opt-in, rather than the usual practice of opting out, for sex education.

Sep 3, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Struggling Stampeders can't keep up with the Joneses or Elks in 35-20 Labour Day loss

CALGARY — A memorable performance by receiver Tevin Jones led the Edmonton Elks to a big Labour Day Classic victory.

Sep 2, 2024 8:47 PM Read more >

Stampeders look to earn a win coming off long layoff against Elks on Labour Day

CALGARY — Dave Dickenson is a little uneasy heading into Monday’s Labour Day Classic between his Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks at McMahon Stadium.

Sep 1, 2024 10:04 PM Read more >

Two dead, others injured after semi crosses centre line and collides with motorcycles

FAUST, Alta. — Two people are dead and at least six others were injured after police say a semi truck crossed the centre line of a highway and collided with a group of motorcycles in northern Alberta.

Sep 1, 2024 12:41 PM Read more >

'I just called him Daddy': Family of Calgary's Buck Shot share favourite memories

CALGARY — Brenda Barge did what other kids in southern Alberta did in the 1960s: rush home at noon to watch "The Buck Shot Show" on TV. "I just called him Daddy.

Sep 1, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Bylaw officers work over long weekend as reports continue of Calgary water scofflaws

CALGARY — A Calgary official has a warning for people who continue to water lawns as the city works to repair a feeder main -- bylaw officers are working through the holiday weekend.

Aug 31, 2024 4:47 PM Read more >

RCMP say a fire after a break-in at a hangar in Alberta caused millions in damage

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta.

Aug 31, 2024 3:08 PM Read more >

Two new senate appointments for Alberta include critic of school pronoun policy

A corporate lawyer and a professor who has been a vocal critic of Alberta's planned legislation on pronouns in schools are both now senators representing the province. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen.

Aug 31, 2024 1:42 PM Read more >

'Devastating loss': Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

CALGARY — Calgary Flames fans joined in an outpouring of love and sorrow for the family of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau with a makeshift tribute at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Aug 30, 2024 5:53 PM Read more >

Alberta RCMP say 15-year-old boy dead after confrontation with officers

WETASKIWIN, Alta. — A 15-year-old boy is dead after RCMP officers shot him during a confrontation south of Edmonton. Wetaskiwin RCMP say they received a report at about 12:30 a.m.

Aug 30, 2024 3:47 PM Read more >