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Alberta premier says she won't discuss investigation by ethics commissioner

Alberta premier says she won't discuss investigation by ethics commissioner

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t discuss an ethics investigation launched against her or confirm what it's about.
Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment.
Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

EDMONTON — A United Conservative Party candidate in southern Alberta is being criticized for saying people who have heart failure should take accountability for their own health.
Beam me up, Scotty? Not quite yet, if Shatner can help it.

Beam me up, Scotty? Not quite yet, if Shatner can help it.

At 91, William Shatner has lived a big life, and then some. But the illustrious actor isn't spending too much time reflecting; he's still got things to do.
Calgary police charge east Rocky View County man with kidnapping, sexual assault offences

Calgary police charge east Rocky View County man with kidnapping, sexual assault offences

"We are grateful to the victims who have come forward and trusted us with this investigation and ask anyone else with information to contact police."
Ukrainian prime minister expected to appeal for more aid during visit to Canada today

Ukrainian prime minister expected to appeal for more aid during visit to Canada today

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Toronto this morning.
U.S. 'allies, partners,' including Canada, briefed by U.S. after intelligence leaked

U.S. 'allies, partners,' including Canada, briefed by U.S. after intelligence leaked

WASHINGTON — U.S. government officials spent the weekend briefing impacted allies and partners, including Canada, following reports detailing a leak of sensitive U.S. intelligence about Russia's war with Ukraine and its potential ramifications.
Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

TORONTO — A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half said they couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue.
Timeline of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and controversy over COVID court cases

Timeline of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and controversy over COVID court cases

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been accused of interference in the province's justice system. Here is a timeline of events: Feb.
Police charge man in southern Alberta with kidnapping, sexual assaults

Police charge man in southern Alberta with kidnapping, sexual assaults

CALGARY — Police investigators who brought in forensic teams and a cadaver dog to search a rural property east of Calgary have charged a man accused of targeting women in the city's sex trade.
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