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Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers have a lot of worries about potential 25 per cent tariffs imposed on their industry by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta’s front-line health provider says it will stop awarding contracts to firms at the centre of an auditor's investigation into what the Opposition NDP calls unprecedented allegations of corruption surrounding health procurement contracts.
First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals
Auditor General probes AHS Tylenol procurement

Auditor General probes AHS Tylenol procurement

Alberta’s auditor general launched an investigation into the procurement and contracting processes at Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services (AHS) on Feb. 6.
Art Gallery of St. Albert launches exciting, eclectic 2025 season

Art Gallery of St. Albert launches exciting, eclectic 2025 season

Curator Emily Baker packs eight main gallery shows, four staircase exhibitions and one vault display
Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

Alberta's Smith plans to escalate fight against fentanyl amid threatened U.S. tariffs

Smith, in a statement, says she's instructed her government to "take immediate steps" to increase police and prosecutorial resources to go after fentanyl labs, "kingpins" and dealers.
Government announces new income program for people with disabilities

Government announces new income program for people with disabilities

A new income supports program for people with disabilities in Alberta is launching in July 2026, and Albertans currently receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) will either remain on AISH or transition to the new Alberta Disabili
St. Albert ex-paratrooper receives King Charles medal

St. Albert ex-paratrooper receives King Charles medal

Retired Capt. Bill Dickson was awarded the honorary coronation medal at St. Albert Legion on Saturday, Jan. 18
Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Four students with disabilities are suing the Government of Alberta and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for what they allege is “intentional and flagrant discrimination” and denial of their right to education.
Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff pause, saying the eleventh-hour deal with Canada follows through on a border security measure she had been calling for.
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