Provincial

Edmonton Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault says he will not seek re-election

Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault says he will not seek re-election in the next federal election. In a statement posted to social media on Friday, Boissonnault says he made the decision to not run...

Final group of striking education workers accepts deal, ending CUPE Alberta strike

The last of nine striking education worker groups has voted to accept a settlement, bringing an end to CUPE Alberta’s largest strike, according to the union Friday. CUPE says local 5040 members in...
Smith says she'd form second Fair Deal Panel if Ottawa doesn't meet policy demands

A day after threatening a national unity crisis, Premier Danielle Smith says she would strike a panel to poll Albertans on what to do if her list of demands is ignored. Smith, facing repeated questions...
Feds must meet Alberta energy demands to avoid ‘national crisis,’ Smith says after meeting Carney

Eliminating the oil and gas emissions cap is one of Alberta’s top demands to the federal government, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said after meeting face to face with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark...
Edmonton Oilers fan Mark Carney practises with team before their game against visiting Jets

Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday as the NHL team prepared for a game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets. Carney was sworn in as the 24th Prime...
University of Alberta develops Batman-inspired 'smart' clothing with built-in sensors to reduce injuries

Imagine wearing clothing that could change its shape and stiffness to help you recover from a shoulder injury, reduce your risk of falling or assist with muscle weakness. A team from the University...
Alberta introduces bill to ban federal employees from collecting emissions data from energy companies

Alberta is once again telling Canada to back off the oil and gas industry. This time, the province is amending the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act to ban federal employees from obtaining emissions...
Alberta pharmacist suspended for diverting narcotics, forging prescriptions: hearing tribunal

A pharmacist in Grande Prairie stole from his employer, forged prescriptions, created false transaction records and diverted drugs for family members and a friend, according to a hearing tribunal. The...
Alberta premier defends $4.8-million office budget increase

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a nearly 23 per cent increase to her office's budget, saying it's coming at the expense of the Energy Ministry as her office assumes some formal and financial responsibility for promoting the province's oil and gas industry.
Alberta senior killed on Saskatchewan highway after getting out of broken-down vehicle: police

Police say an Alberta senior was killed in a highway collision involving three vehicles in southern Saskatchewan Monday night. RCMP say the 81-year-old man was outside of his broken-down truck when...