11 h. ago Alberta chief electoral officer warns UCP proposed bill will hurt investigations

Alberta's chief electoral officer said a controversial new bill, tabled by the UCP last month, will impair his ability to investigate allegations of election rule breaking.

Economics

65 h. ago Alberta wildfires: Sturgeon County fire chief expects ‘significant fire activity’ on Wednesday

"We need rain and the wind to stop," the mayor of Sturgeon County said on Wednesday.

Events

3 d. ago Alberta premier’s chief of staff defends business class flight from Donald Trump visit

Before being Danielle Smith's chief of staff, Rob Anderson served as the executive director of the premier's office.

Economics

3 d. ago Alberta Premier’s chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

EDMONTON — The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots. The flight in question was a return flight he took from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Calgary earlier this year when he accompanied Smith […]

Economics

4 d. ago Alberta ramps up measles vaccination campaign as 3 hospitalized in intensive care

The number of cases of measles in Alberta continues to climb. The province's interim chief medical health officer said there are three Albertans in intensive care with virus.

Science

2 w. ago Opinion: Politics at play in chief medical officer's departure?

Last week’s departure of Alberta’s chief medical officer of health is sad and alarming. Dr. Mark Joffe held the top public health position in Alberta since late 2022. He resigned April 15. His resignation could have been expected as we’d heard little from him publicly in recent months, raising questions about why he was silent […]

Politics

3 w. ago Dr. Sunil Sookram named Alberta’s new interim top doctor amid measles outbreak

Trained as an ER physician, Dr. Sunil Sookram currently is the medical director and chief of medical staff at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park.

Science

3 w. ago More skilled trade workers needed to solve housing crunch: Report

Trades programs need respect says chief economist of Business Council of Alberta

Society

3 w. ago Mark Joffe no longer Alberta’s chief medical officer of health

Two and a half years after taking over as Alberta's top doctor on an interim basis, Mark Joffe is no longer in his role. 

Events

3 w. ago Dr. Mark Joffe out as Alberta chief medical officer of health

Alberta Health says Joffe's contract ended on Monday and an interim appointment will be announced 'imminently'

Events

3 w. ago Alberta’s top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health said the number of confirmed cases of measels in the province doesn't reflect the number of people who may have been exposed to the virus.

Science