Alberta News

Alberta introduces bill for citizen-initiated petitions on law, policy, Constitution

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation that would give citizens a chance to directly petition the province to amend policies and laws.

Mar 16, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

Alberta energy minister defends 'war room' petition against children's Bigfoot movie

EDMONTON — Alberta’s energy minister is defending her government’s attack on a children’s movie about Bigfoot that she says is "quite offensive" and carries an inaccurate anti-oil message.

Mar 16, 2021 4:28 PM Read more >

Albertans will be able to say no to coal during consultations: energy minister

EDMONTON — Alberta's energy minister has promised people will be able to say "no" to coal mining in the Rocky Mountains during upcoming consultations.

Mar 16, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Father, son accused of killing Metis hunters ask Alberta court again for bail

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge is to rule Friday on whether two men charged with killing two Metis hunters will be granted bail. Roger Bilodeau, 57, and his son Anthony Bilodeau, 32, both face two counts of second-degree murder.

Mar 16, 2021 2:32 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames keep firing under Sutter, edge Edmonton Oilers 4-3

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames won a third straight game under new head coach Darryl Sutter with a 4-3 victory Monday over the visiting Edmonton Oilers.

Mar 15, 2021 10:33 PM Read more >

Alberta aims to offer vaccine to those with chronic conditions starting in April

CALGARY — Alberta aims to start offering COVID-19 vaccines to people with some underlying health conditions starting in April, followed by people who live and work in certain high-risk settings. The province's chief medical health officer, Dr.

Mar 15, 2021 5:46 PM Read more >

Girl dead, young man in custody after attack in classroom at Edmonton-area school

LEDUC, Alta. — A 17-year-old female student is dead and a fellow student is in police custody after a violent assault at a school just south of Edmonton. The attack happened Monday morning in a classroom at Christ the King School in Leduc.

Mar 15, 2021 5:31 PM Read more >

Police force in southern Alberta suspends five employees pending misconduct hearing

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in Lethbridge have suspended five employees with pay pending the results of a professional misconduct hearing.

Mar 15, 2021 5:22 PM Read more >

Alberta introduces recall bill for provincial, municipal politicians, school trustees

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation that would allow citizens to organize petition drives to recall members of the legislature, municipal politicians and school board trustees.

Mar 15, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Loss of Shaw head office disappoints but regional office eases pain, observers say

CALGARY — The loss of the Shaw Communications Inc. headquarters in Calgary as part of the proposed sale of the homegrown Alberta company to Rogers Communications Inc.

Mar 15, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >