A national bird conservation organization says grassland habitat loss on the Prairies has created a “conservation crisis” for dozens of species of birds. The crisis […]
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Private sector advances proposal for large-scale nuclear power plant in northern Alberta
As Alberta grapples with the climate crisis and the need to reduce carbon emissions, it may look to replace the role of fossil fuels in […]
Alberta government asks Ottawa to reimburse province for Jasper wildfire recovery costs
The Alberta government wants the federal government to financially compensate the province for costs related to rebuilding Jasper after this summer’s wildfire. Alberta’s minister of public safety […]
Edmonton’s Palestinian, Jewish communities grapple with war 1 year after Hamas-led attack
Edmonton’s Palestinian and Jewish communities, and their allies, are grappling with the one year anniversary since Hamas militants attacked Israel, prompting a deadly response that has killed thousands of […]
Meet the Haus of Ebonii: Alberta’s 1st all-Black drag and burlesque group
The cheers were deafening at the Foundry on Whyte as members of the Haus of Ebonii took to the stage to perform some of their best drag […]
Alberta government mulls legal action against social services agency that moved clients to motel
The Government of Alberta said it is eyeing legal action against Contentment Social Services if it does not return provincial financial benefits used by clients […]
Too early to tout drop in Alberta opioid deaths, critics say
Alberta’s minister of mental health and addictions says he is “cautiously optimistic” about the lower number of opioid poisoning deaths in the first six months […]
Thousands of Alberta patients may have had delayed care due to referral issue, province says
Alberta Health Services is investigating after finding thousands of patient referrals to community physician specialists or allied health providers outside of AHS were not being […]
Alberta nurses strike vote possible as contract talks with government falter
Alberta’s nurses could soon find themselves on the picket line as recent talks with the province floundered over disagreements around pay and staffing. David Harrigan, […]
Alberta First Nations leaders say federal government hid contamination at local dock
Three northern Alberta Indigenous groups say the federal government has kept them in the dark about a contaminated dock site in their community. The Big […]