Alberta News

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Anthony Olienick made death arrangements before heading to the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., preparing for a noble, bloody, apocalyptic last stand against a satanic system of government, court heard Wednesday.

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor is urging residents to go slow on returning to regular water use.

CALGARY — WestJet says its operations have "stabilized" after a strike by its mechanics over the long weekend upended plans for thousands of Canadians.

CALGARY — Eleven clean energy projects, most of which are based in Alberta, have been selected to receive a total of $11 million in federal funding.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer campaign circuit will not include a stop at the Calgary Stampede.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men accused of conspiring to kill Mounties at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., characterized the protest as a last stand and told his mother there “will be a war” if police moved in. “Mom, I am fine.

EDMONTON — An elderly Alberta man is in custody facing assault and weapons charges after a teen was shot on his rural property over the weekend. RCMP Cpl.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and new NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi are aiming to flip pancakes, and a few votes, at the upcoming Calgary Stampede.

LA CRETE, ALTA. — RCMP say Canada Day celebrations led to tragedy in a small northern Alberta community. Mounties say a 45-year-old man was fatally injured during Monday's parade in La Crete.

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says June home sales fell 12.8 per cent from last year as 2,738 properties changed hands, driven by declines in lower-priced homes.