44 h. ago Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: Minister

OTTAWA — The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about the future of the sector’s emissions cap, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday.  At a news conference in Winnipeg, Hodgson said both the province and industry agree with the federal government that there needs to be a “fundamental change in […]

Politics

46 h. ago Parti Québécois leader says he’ll recognize Alberta independence as premier

He also indicated that his government will back Alberta in separation negotiations with Ottawa, if a provincial referendum on independence succeeds

Politics

69 h. ago Alberta premier condemns ’horrifying’ assassination of American activist Charlie Kirk

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university in Utah should be widely condemned by everyone across the political spectrum. Kirk, the co-founder and chief executive of Turning Point USA, was gunned down Wednesday during a debate at Utah Valley University in Orem, south of […]

Other

2 d. ago Alberta’s Danielle Smith praises first batch of Carney’s nation

Topping the list is the second phase of LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C., where natural gas from Alberta is chilled into liquid and loaded onto specialized tankers for export to Asia.

Transport

5 d. ago Liberal government ‘monitoring’ Alberta law banning trans athletes from female sports

The new law requires all female athletes aged 12 and older to submit an attestation form indicating they were assigned female at birth

Sport

5 d. ago Apple’s Big iPhone 17 and Smartwatch Event: Six Things to Watch

Apple Inc. will hold its biggest product launch event of the year Tuesday, when the company is set to unveil the new iPhone 17 lineup, smartwatches and AirPods ahead of the holiday season.

Technology

5 d. ago Alberta tech company draws funding from National Bank, Shopify for cryptocurrency

The slate of backers will point Canada in a similar direction to its G7 allies on cryptocurrency

Society

1 week ago Classics are safe from Alberta’s book restrictions, Smith says

Revision comes after Edmonton's public school division added titles such as Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Other

1 week ago Venture Capitalists Band Together in New Bid to Back Climate Tech

As technologies like carbon removal and green hydrogen fail to gain traction, a group that includes Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Khosla Ventures is providing a new source of funding.

Society

1 week ago Margaret Atwood pens ‘suitable’ story for teens after classics to be removed from Edmonton school libraries

The Canadian author of The Handmaid's Tale writes a satirical spin on what would be deemed appropriate for students after list reveals books slated to be pull from shelves

Society

1 week ago Margaret Atwood pens ‘suitable’ story for teens as Alberta pauses order to remove sexually explicit content for students

‘I will be revising the order immediately to ensure that our classic literary works remain in school libraries,’ a statement from Alberta's education minister said

Other

1 week ago Air quality warnings in effect in most of Alberta, western Saskatchewan

Smoke in much of Alberta and western Saskatchewan is causing very poor air quality, while wildfires continue to rage in Canada’s north. Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings for regions of both Prairie provinces, saying smoke is also reducing visibility in some areas. The weather office says those most at risk, including adults aged […]

Other

1 week ago Alberta First Nations set to launch venture capital partnership

Effort called 'trailblazing' opportunity to cement prosperity for future generations

Economics

1 week ago 500 Global and dcamp Bridge Korea and Silicon Valley to Accelerate Startup Growth

PALO ALTO, Calif. — 500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, and dcamp, South Korea’s premier foundation dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, today announced a strategic partnership aimed to accelerate Korean startups’ growth as they expand to the US market. Korea’s vibrant startup ecosystem is positioned to make a global impact, and […]

Culture

2 w. ago Alberta city unveils new statue honouring Francis, the pig that escaped a slaughterhouse

Hog escaped a downtown Red Deer facility in July 1990 by jumping over the 1.2-metre-tall fence and evaded three capture attempts over five months before finally being caught

Other

2 w. ago Alberta announces new mobile app, dubbed ’Alberta Wallet,’ to replace fragile paper health cards

Premier Danielle Smith acknowledged that some may not want to use the app. She said it won’t be mandatory and that paper cards will still be usable

Science

2 w. ago Opinion: Ottawa's steel tariffs take a heavy toll on Alberta and B.C. construction projects

Alberta has an economy that consistently leads the nation and is a magnet for young Canadians seeking opportunity. Unfortunately, we have a federal government that seemingly has been focused on holding Alberta back rather than moving it forward. In response to the trade war unleashed by the Trump administration, there have been more references to […]

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta minister calls for automatic enrolment in Canada’s new disability benefit

Nixon said the federal application requirements present a 'significant barrier' to access in Alberta and beyond

Politics

2 w. ago Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

OTTAWA — Just over 200 ballots were rejected in the recent Alberta byelection where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre regained a seat in the House of Commons, Elections Canada says. Validated results of the Battle River_Crowfoot byelection posted by Elections Canada show 51,085 valid votes cast in the byelection, and 211 rejected ballots, or 0.4 per […]

Politics

2 w. ago Alberta health minister defends COVID shot fees, expects other provinces to follow suit

LaGrange said that more than 400,000 doses, valued at around $44 million, went unused or expired across the province last year

Science