Alberta

Siksika Nation member Benedict Crow Chief has filed a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services and become emotional as he speaks at a news conference on the Siksika Nation 100 kilometres east of Calgary near Cluny, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

He says his wife died because staff, doctors failed to disclose she had active abdominal bleeding

 

Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, speaks to media in Winnipeg, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan.. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Alberta talks pulling out of Canada Pension, wants half if it goes

Province launches consultation process after report released saying it deserves half fund’s assets

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce in Edmonton on Thursday July 20, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to address the E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares during a news conference this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak

Investigators still looking for source of outbreak that has infected hundreds, left dozens severely ill

 

A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)

Canada-wide drug smuggling operation taken down by Kelowna RCMP

A year-long investigation led to the seizure of drugs, guns and properties in several provinces

A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)
Shoppers make their way through West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

West Edmonton Mall locked down as 3 seriously injured in shooting

Shoppers and staff kept inside stores and restaurants for two hours

Shoppers make their way through West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Artists perform as flags of Commonwealth countries are displayed during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham, England, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Alberta’s government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Kirsty Wigglesworth

Alberta government says no to possible bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

The bid involved Calgary and Edmonton, as well as the Tsuut’ina Nation and Enoch Cree Nation

Artists perform as flags of Commonwealth countries are displayed during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham, England, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Alberta’s government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Kirsty Wigglesworth
The Lethbridge police headquarters is shown in Lethbridge, Alta., on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Rossiter

Alberta father who assaulted baby girl sentenced to 7 years in prison

Doctors determined the baby’s injuries were consistent with blunt force trauma, shaking, suffocation

The Lethbridge police headquarters is shown in Lethbridge, Alta., on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Rossiter
The Alberta government has shared the origin story of a donair costume that’s sparked a fierce bidding war. Service Alberta says the one-of-a-kind costume was purchased in 2015 for a traffic safety video campaign about the perils of driving high on cannabis. The costume is shown in this undated handout photo from Service Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Service Alberta *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Coveted donair costume designed for traffic safety campaign, Alberta says

The government is now auctioning off the oversized sandwich made from latex

The Alberta government has shared the origin story of a donair costume that’s sparked a fierce bidding war. Service Alberta says the one-of-a-kind costume was purchased in 2015 for a traffic safety video campaign about the perils of driving high on cannabis. The costume is shown in this undated handout photo from Service Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Service Alberta *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Carrol Johnston stands at what was the front entrance of her home before it was destroyed by a wildfire on May 5, in East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

‘It’s home’: Alberta’s Métis community rebuilds settlement after wildfire

The East Prairie Métis Settlement lost about 40 homes, with 14 inhabited at the time of the wildfire

Carrol Johnston stands at what was the front entrance of her home before it was destroyed by a wildfire on May 5, in East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Six people are facing charges after a drug-trafficking investigation that began two years ago and spanned B.C. and Alberta. Included in the investigation was more than $500,000 worth of drugs and cash. (ALERT)

6 charged in drug-trafficking investigation in Alberta, B.C.

‘Project Deception’ first started in May 2021, with more than $500,000 in drugs being seized

Six people are facing charges after a drug-trafficking investigation that began two years ago and spanned B.C. and Alberta. Included in the investigation was more than $500,000 worth of drugs and cash. (ALERT)
Langley realtor David Foxwell has been found guilty of six charges including assaulting a peace officer, in Leduc, Alberta, following a traffic stop in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)

Langley realtor found guilty of dragging Alberta Mountie at traffic stop

David Foxwell’s sentencing on six counts will be scheduled this week

Langley realtor David Foxwell has been found guilty of six charges including assaulting a peace officer, in Leduc, Alberta, following a traffic stop in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to delegates at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is selling her rail car restaurant in the southern part of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta premier accuses Facebook of censorship over temporary site restriction

Meta, which owns Facebook, says Smith was never blocked from posting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to delegates at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is selling her rail car restaurant in the southern part of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie Forest Area on Friday May 12, 2023 this handout image provided by the Government of Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service

Trudeau to visit Edmonton, meet with CAF personnel assisting with wildfires

Wildfire officials warn heat is now a concern in Alberta’s south, too

The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie Forest Area on Friday May 12, 2023 this handout image provided by the Government of Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service
Burnt out trucks from a wildfire sit on a property near Drayton Valley, Alta., Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada

82 active wildfires burning in Alberta, 23 of them listed as out of control

Burnt out trucks from a wildfire sit on a property near Drayton Valley, Alta., Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
Smoke from an out-of-control fire near Lodgepole, Alta., is shown in this May 4, 2023 handout photo. An out-of-control wildfire has caused thousands of people to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., and the surrounding rural area. (Photo by Alberta Wildfire /The Canadian Press
Smoke from an out-of-control fire near Lodgepole, Alta., is shown in this May 4, 2023 handout photo. An out-of-control wildfire has caused thousands of people to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., and the surrounding rural area. (Photo by Alberta Wildfire /The Canadian Press
Police block the road into the wildfires near Entwhistle Alberta on Sunday May 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Energy companies curtail production due to Alberta wildfires

Companies have pulled workers out and halted operations in Alberta’s west and northwest

Police block the road into the wildfires near Entwhistle Alberta on Sunday May 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
A wildfire burns a section of forest in the Grande Prairie district of Alberta in a May 6, 2023, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service

Alberta officials say cooler weather and showers help in battle against wildfires

Province reported 108 active fires and about 29,000 evacuees as of Sunday afternoon

A wildfire burns a section of forest in the Grande Prairie district of Alberta in a May 6, 2023, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service
Smoke from an out-of-control fire near Lodgepole, Alta., is shown in this May 4, 2023 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Alberta Wildfire)

More than 13,000 people forced from homes as wildfires burn across Alberta

‘Everybody’s out, everybody’s alive, nobody’s injured’

Smoke from an out-of-control fire near Lodgepole, Alta., is shown in this May 4, 2023 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Alberta Wildfire)
The 2022 Amateur Photographer of the Year winners, from top left: Grand prize winner: James Major/Emerald Lake, Yukon; First place: Ken McAllister/Seattle, Wash.; People’s Choice: Julian Koerrenz/Brandywine Falls, near Whistler; APOTY Second place: Harold Feiertag/Atlantic Puffins, Elliston, Nfld. Who will be crowned the 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year?

5th annual Amateur Photographer of the Year contest returns with $9,000+ in prizes!

Calling all amateur photographers! The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest celebrates…

The 2022 Amateur Photographer of the Year winners, from top left: Grand prize winner: James Major/Emerald Lake, Yukon; First place: Ken McAllister/Seattle, Wash.; People’s Choice: Julian Koerrenz/Brandywine Falls, near Whistler; APOTY Second place: Harold Feiertag/Atlantic Puffins, Elliston, Nfld. Who will be crowned the 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year?
United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith, centre, speaks at a campaign launch rally in Calgary, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Smith is expected to call a provincial election during an announcement later this morning in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta election campaign kicks off with voting day set for May 29

It’s United Conservative leader Danielle Smith versus New Democrat leader Rachel Notley

United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith, centre, speaks at a campaign launch rally in Calgary, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Smith is expected to call a provincial election during an announcement later this morning in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh