Some Alberta academic leaders say a provincial government bill that proposes to vet all federal funding to post-secondary institutions poses a risk to academic freedom. […]
Calgary tenants speak out after ‘astronomical’ rent increases
Residents in a Calgary apartment building are speaking out after they say a new property management group is increasing rents to unaffordable rates, driving tenants […]
Alberta universities concerned about bill mandating provincial approval of federal funding
Incoming legislation that requires provincial approval of direct agreements with the federal government has universities in Alberta exploring potential impacts. The Provincial Priorities Act, tabled […]
From fire restrictions to bans: What Albertans need to know as the temperature warms up
As Alberta prepares for what’s expected to be another busy fire season in 2024, many municipalities are restricting activities in an effort to prevent fires […]
Province signs deals with private ambulances for patient transfers in Edmonton, Calgary
The Alberta government says new contracts for private ambulance services in the province’s biggest cities will improve emergency care, but critics say introducing more for-profit […]
Suspects used drones to deliver drugs into Alberta prison: RCMP
Two residents and an inmate are facing charges after allegedly using drones to deliver drugs to an Alberta prison. The Drumheller RCMP say a drug […]
‘He was a messenger’: Defence disputes accused was leader at Coutts border blockade
A lawyer for one of three men on trial for their roles in the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., argued Thursday his client was nothing […]
Woman, man, Drumheller Institution inmate charged in drone drug drop trafficking bust
Another case of a drone being allegedly used to drop drugs inside a prison yard in east-central Alberta has resulted in an inmate on the […]
Inspections show high rate of non-compliance in Alberta seniors’ facilities, NDP says
The compliance rates in Alberta’s continuing care and supportive living facilities shows the province shouldn’t relax standards to give operators flexibility, the Alberta NDP says. […]
RCMP’s ‘Name the Foal’ contest to name new police horses now open for entries
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The young horses could one day be part of the world famous Musical Ride — but first, […]