34 m. ago Alberta enlisting 800 peace officers in fight against crime and fentanyl trafficking

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said the fentanyl crisis is having a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities across Alberta.

Events

3 h. ago Alberta government says peace officers to tag team with police on fentanyl crackdown

Officials say municipalities are to work with police leadership to bring their community peace officer programs under the temporary leadership of police.

Events

5 h. ago Media advisory Thousands of education support workers to protest at Alberta Legislature

EDMONTON, Alberta — Thousands of striking education support workers will protest in front of the Alberta Legislature tomorrow afternoon, before the government tables its budget. CUPE has arranged for over 50 buses full of striking workers to come to the legislature and demand that the government participate in bargaining with them. CUPE Alberta President Rory […]

Society

12 h. ago Opinion: Ranchers asking for honesty, integrity in province's handling of coal mining

I made a phone call last week to a neighbour, someone reluctantly thrust into the “coal mines or water” debate. Last year, the MD of Ranchland took the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Government of Alberta to court, fighting Energy Minister Brian Jean’s “interpretation,” which stated that the Grassy Mountain Coal Project be considered an […]

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12 h. ago David Staples: Is the rot real? NDP alleges 'worst government corruption in Alberta’s history'

Premier Danielle Smith has so far faced up to the first gargantuan scandal of her time in office with her usual blend of assertiveness and openness, admirable traits that have served her well during lesser controversies. But they won’t be enough this time around. She can’t clear herself with fine speeches. If she and her […]

Politics

14 h. ago Wednesday's letters: Mandatory drug treatment sites laudable

The Alberta government has committed to establishing involuntary treatment centres for the most serious of addicts. Good for them. Sadly, along the way, they will have to endure attacks from those who say that the rights of the addicts are being abused and that alternative approaches (i.e. supervised consumption and safe supply) are more “humane.” […]

Economics

32 h. ago Alberta Infrastructure Minister Guthrie resigns from cabinet citing concerns over government procurement practices

Guthrie, the MLA for Airdrie-Cochrane, added he will return to caucus as a private member

Politics

32 h. ago Alberta Infrastructure Minister resigns from cabinet citing concerns over government procurement practices

Guthrie, the MLA for Airdrie-Cochrane, added he will return to caucus as a private member

Politics

34 h. ago Calgary police to temporarily take command of peace officers after provincial request

In a confidential letter to municipalities, Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis asked for deployment of peace officers to be led by the police on a temporary basis. 

Events

48 h. ago Alberta government to focus on legislative agenda, despite allegations of corruption

Alberta MLAs will be meeting under a cloud for the start of the spring session Tuesday, almost two weeks after the former head of AHS filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit.

Politics

50 h. ago Two members of Regina Rams arrested after police make ‘significant’ fentanyl seizure

Two university football players in Regina have been arrested after police seized what they're calling a "significant" amount of fentanyl.

Events

52 h. ago Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres

The government of Alberta has announced plans to build two involuntary drug addiction treatment centres in the province, in Edmonton and Calgary.

Economics

4 d. ago Alberta surgical company’s fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta Health Services documents shows private provider Alberta Surgical Group was charging the government $8,300 for hip replacements — double was AHS said it cost in hospital.

Economics

5 d. ago Braid: Contract scandal has ministers hunting for trouble across Alberta government

Smart ministers would do well to turn over every rock in their departments in search of potential red flags

Politics

5 d. ago Two veteran officers named interim Edmonton police chiefs as McFee exits to Alberta government

“The commission received interest from two strong applicants for this role and we’ve decided to hire both as interim chiefs of the EPS"

Events

5 d. ago End of Dale McFee era: Two veteran officers named interim Edmonton police chiefs

In 2016, Driechel was named during court proceedings for one of the officers convicted of selling steroids within the service. “I have agonized over this every day of my career since that happened," Driechel said Friday

Events

7 d. ago Braid: Smith and LaGrange steamroll AHS in response to contract scandal

Amid all of this, neither Smith nor LaGrange has yet denied that some funny business could have gone on in their midst

Other

7 d. ago Premier Danielle Smith to give update on Alberta government response to health contract allegations

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange is also set to appear at the news conference in Calgary.

Politics

8 d. ago Alberta’s special hunting licences yield $356K at Utah auction

Seven unique hunting licences issued by the Alberta government have sold for the equivalent of C$356,000 at an auction in Utah. The Alberta Minister’s Special Licences are issued annually and exempt hunters with the highest bid from certain rules. At the 2025 Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Utah on the weekend, hunters paid US$50,000 […]

Economics

8 d. ago Opinion: Attracting more workers to residential construction begins with skill recognition

As every renter and would-be homebuyer knows, Alberta has a housing shortage — and to keep homes relatively affordable, it needs to build more of them, fast. Governments at all levels are working to make this possible. The Alberta government is doing its part through the 10-year Stronger Foundations affordable housing strategy. Municipal governments are […]

Society