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Keep away from wokeness and DEI, new minister warns municipalities

Keep away from wokeness and DEI, new minister warns municipalities

Using terms like woke and DEI, Dan Williams said municipalities of every size and type should concentrate on services taxpayers deserve and expect.
Over $1 million in property damages after vandalism spree in Alberta town: RCMP

Over $1 million in property damages after vandalism spree in Alberta town: RCMP

Mounties say a man has been charged with causing over $1 million in damages in a vandalism spree in a rural Alberta town.
Finding Alberta’s hidden baseball talent

Finding Alberta’s hidden baseball talent

Edmonton Riverhawks northern scout combs rural Alberta looking for diamonds in the rough
Houses demolished surrounding orphan well in northern Alberta, remediation to begin soon

Houses demolished surrounding orphan well in northern Alberta, remediation to begin soon

The remediation project for an orphan well in Bonnyville is progressing as the Orphan Well Association (OWA) prepares to begin decommissioning the site.
Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

Why Canada may not be ready for 'new reality' of flash flooding and severe storms

One of the risk areas is in Alberta in the front ranges of the Rockies, featuring lots of rock and little absorbent soil.
Alberta ER doc challenges premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

Alberta ER doc challenges premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

The head of emergency medicine for Alberta's doctors association made the comments in the wake of a new survey measuring patients' experiences released late last week by the Alberta Medical Association, which represents the province’s physicians.
Energy minister leans on oil industry talking points in carbon capture announcement

Energy minister leans on oil industry talking points in carbon capture announcement

At a recent carbon capture funding announcement, Canada's energy minister drew sharp criticism for employing rhetoric closely aligned with the talking points of major oil companies.
Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta — including ones that could power oilsands operations.
Alberta and Ontario sign agreements to fuel more trade, pipelines

Alberta and Ontario sign agreements to fuel more trade, pipelines

Premier Danielle Smith and Premier Doug Ford signed two memorandums of understanding on Monday in Calgary.
Alberta photographers work on display at Stampede exhibit

Alberta photographers work on display at Stampede exhibit

Bragg Creek photographer Rachel Ross and Cochrane photographer Jacquie Matechuk are two of a handful of photographers and digital illustrators whose work will be on display at the exhibit during the Stampede.
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