Alberta News

A look at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new cabinet

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith introduced her cabinet Friday, the second one since taking over as United Conservative Party leader in October.

Jun 9, 2023 1:28 PM Read more >

Air quality improves in Toronto, but smoky skies linger in parts of Ontario, Alberta

Wildfire smoke that hung over Toronto for several days cleared Friday, resulting in a notable improvement in air quality, while communities in northern Ontario and western Quebec saw pollution warnings and hazy skies.

Jun 9, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

WestJet to wind down budget airline Swoop, integrate into main operation

CALGARY — WestJet says it will wind down its Swoop brand by late October as it integrates the budget carrier's operations into its main banner.

Jun 9, 2023 12:40 PM Read more >

Two-year old girl dies after being found in the water at Alberta campground

CANMORE, Alta. — A two-year old girl has died after she was reported missing at a campground west of Calgary.

Jun 9, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice

CALGARY — There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices.

Jun 9, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Adams Jr., Rhymes in sync in B.C. Lions' 25-15 win over Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. and Dominique Rhymes clicked early for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the Calgary Stampeders to open the CFL season Thursday. Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards in the game.

Jun 9, 2023 12:01 AM Read more >

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith downplays link between wildfires and climate change

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says the government is bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to trace the cause of some wildfires during an unprecedented season in Alberta.

Jun 8, 2023 4:09 PM Read more >

Alberta spiritual leader, wife facing additional sexual assault charges: police

EDMONTON — A self-styled spiritual leader and his wife are facing additional charges for alleged sexual assaults between 2012 and 2019.

Jun 8, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

Alberta premier plays down prospect of advisory council of defeated candidates

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is playing down an earlier pledge to create a council of defeated Edmonton candidates to advise her.

Jun 8, 2023 1:22 PM Read more >

Stantec buying Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design

EDMONTON — Stantec Inc. has signed a deal to buy Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design Inc. (ESD). Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Jun 8, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >