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No time to super-spend despite soaring oil cash Kenney tells municipallities

Premier Jason Kenney is telling municipal leaders that while Alberta is once again flush with oil cash, now is not the time to put spending into overdrive.

Mar 12, 2022 10:15 AM Read more >

Teens arrested in armed robberies at Southern Alberta pharmacies

A tip from the public, led police to two teenage girls from Chestermere, east of Calgary, who were arrested in relation to two armed robberies at pharmacies.

Mar 11, 2022 5:35 PM Read more >

More heat means fewer flowers for bees

Global heating is a dual threat to wildflowers and pollinators, study suggests

Mar 11, 2022 4:17 PM Read more >

Suspected coupon book scammer in Southern Alberta found to be legitimate fundraiser

Suspicions over a man selling coupon books in Okotoks have since been proven to be incorrect. The man was simply selling coupon books that support veterans.

Mar 11, 2022 2:15 PM Read more >

Former Quebec premier Charest brings both notoriety and baggage to Conservative race

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest launched his bid for the Conservative leadership Thursday in Calgary by saying he wants to unite the party, which he believes has spent the past years "badly distracted" and "fractured."

Mar 11, 2022 11:43 AM Read more >

Province announces staggered implementation of new K-6 curriculum

Alberta students will be learning some of the new K-6 curriculum this fall, Education Minister announces, drawing criticism from the Alberta Teachers' Association president.

Mar 11, 2022 7:45 AM Read more >

Alberta's Koe in stride at Tim Hortons Brier

Alberta's Kevin Koe posted a victory Thursday to lock up first place in his pool at the Tim Hortons Brier.

Mar 11, 2022 6:45 AM Read more >

Central Alberta man charged following police pursuit and crash

RCMP lay 13 charges, including four property crime offences after stolen vehicle pursuit results in crash.

Mar 10, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Alberta's $64M EMS commitment too little, too late: Paramedic

An increase in funding will improve response times by EMS, according to the province

Mar 10, 2022 6:01 PM Read more >

Gasoline prices to keep climbing, in spite of crude oil pullback

Gasoline costs across Canada are expected to keep rising despite a significant mid-week dip in the price of oil.

Mar 10, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >