Political parties could be coming to a municipal election near you. The Alberta government introduced its sweeping Bill 20 on Thursday, part of which would […]
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New bill would give Alberta power to fire city councillors, reverse bylaws
The Alberta government has introduced a bill that would grant it sweeping powers over municipalities, including the right to fire councillors, overturn bylaws and postpone […]
Alberta school bus driver ticketed after crash sends 5 children, 2 adults to hospital
RCMP say five children and two adults have been treated in hospital for various injuries after a school bus was struck by a truck northwest […]
‘Put the phones away’: Online safety expert weighs in on cellphone use in schools
As the province looks for input on whether or not Albertans think cellphones should be allowed in the classroom, one expert says it’s time for […]
Alberta introducing legislation to lower utility fees for Calgarians
The Alberta government says it is taking steps to “protect the province’s ratepayers” by introducing legislation to make utilities more affordable. The province says the […]
Alberta man fined $35k for possessing dozens of endangered turtles, turtle eggs
An Alberta man has been fined $35,000 for possessing protected turtles and turtle eggs. On May 24, 2022, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) enforcement […]
Alberta announces new compensation model for family doctors
Alberta’s Health Minister has announced a new compensation model for family physicians. The Wednesday announcement was welcome news for the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), who […]
9 charged in $20M gold heist at Toronto airport, some with ties to U.S. gun trafficking: police
Nine people, including Air Canada employees, are facing charges in connection to the $20-million Toronto Pearson airport gold heist that was meticulously carried out exactly one […]
TC Energy pipeline rupture sparks wildfire west of Edmonton
A natural gas pipeline owned by TC Energy Corp. ruptured near Edson, Alta. on Tuesday afternoon, sparking a wildfire. The Calgary-based pipeline operator said in […]
Feds budget ‘pours gasoline’ on inflation crisis: Alberta finance minister
Alberta’s finance minister says the latest federal budget may be the worst in decades and will only fuel Canada’s rampant cost of living crisis. Deputy […]