Alberta News

Alberta NDP's Notley promises to make Alberta green energy powerhouse

EDMONTON — Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says if elected in 2023, her NDP will work to make the province a powerhouse in renewable energy. Notley says that includes moving Alberta’s electricity grid to net-zero emissions by the year 2035.

Jun 6, 2021 2:58 PM Read more >

Edmonton police say person dead after officers respond to weapons complaint

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say one person is dead after an officer fired their weapon during an alleged confrontation in the city on Saturday night.

Jun 6, 2021 2:52 PM Read more >

Two members of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet criticize him on COVID actions

EDMONTON — Two members of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet are openly criticizing him for actions surrounding COVID-19.

Jun 6, 2021 2:12 PM Read more >

Alert lifted west of Edmonton for suspects considered 'armed and dangerous'

EDMONTON — An Alberta Emergency Alert that warned people in an area west of Edmonton about two possibly "armed and dangerous" suspects has been lifted.

Jun 5, 2021 4:48 PM Read more >

Alberta judge dismisses mistrial application, trucker to be sentenced in hotel death

EDMONTON — A judge has dismissed an Ontario truck driver's application for a mistrial after he was found guilty of killing a woman in his Edmonton hotel room. A sentencing hearing was to be held this week for Bradley Barton.

Jun 4, 2021 5:33 PM Read more >

'Vigilant and cautious': Doctors group wants Alberta to cancel Calgary Stampede

EDMONTON — A doctors group has sent a letter to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney urging him to cancel major summer events, including the Calgary Stampede, or postpone them until this fall.

Jun 4, 2021 4:22 PM Read more >

Judge issues court injunction against weekend rodeo protesting health restrictions

CALGARY — Two Albertans have been handed a court injunction against their planned weekend rodeo protesting the province's health restrictions.

Jun 4, 2021 4:13 PM Read more >

'It resonates': Calgary police lay charges in alleged hate-motivated attack

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say they have charged a man in one of a series of alleged hate-motivated attacks in recent weeks.

Jun 4, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

Legislature member says Alberta premier's patio dinner clearly broke COVID-19 rules

EDMONTON — One of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s caucus members says it’s obvious to her that Kenney’s drinks and dinner on a rooftop patio this week broke COVID-19 health rules.

Jun 4, 2021 3:01 PM Read more >

Two children dead after house fire in western Alberta community of Buck Lake

BRETON, Alta. — Police in western Alberta say a one-year-old boy and four-year-old girl died in a house fire earlier this week.

Jun 4, 2021 2:20 PM Read more >