35 m. ago 12 years in prison for arsonist who torched homes in Edmonton's Alberta Avenue neighbourhood

An arsonist-for-hire who made a central Edmonton neighbourhood feel like “a war zone” has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.  Darcy Willier learned his fate Friday afternoon, months after Court of King’s Bench Justice Nathan Whitling found him guilty of setting fire to six properties in the city’s Alberta Avenue district in 2020 and […]

Events

52 m. ago Calgary, Edmonton airports offer advice for the busiest travel days of the year

With Christmas less than a week away, it will be one of the busiest weekends of the year for travellers who are being told the key to a smooth trip is to be prepared.

Other

69 m. ago Alberta Next panel recommends referendum on pension, immigration and strengthening provincial powers

The panel recommended that issues on immigration, the Alberta Pension Plan (APP) and constitutional amendments should be put to Albertans in a 2026 referendum

Other

79 m. ago 'We heard the concern': Stollery Children's Hospital to revive bell

"The end of cancer treatment is an important milestone for patients and families, as well as our staff members who care for them"

Science

83 m. ago Fake photos shared on social media of Wednesday's storm frays trust says expert

A pile up on the QEII Highway

Events

97 m. ago Former UCP member Peter Guthrie launches Progressive Tory Party of Alberta

Guthrie was expelled from Premier Danielle Smith's caucus after criticizing the government

Culture

1 hour ago Alberta Next panel urges referendum to quit Canada Pension Plan

The report released Friday from the Alberta Next panel says any referendum on leaving the CPP should be held after residents receive more information on the pros and cons.

Other

1 hour ago Alberta Next panel report calls to ditch RCMP, hold referendum to quit CPP

The report released Friday from the Alberta Next panel says any referendum on leaving the CPP should be held after residents receive more information on the pros and cons.

Other

1 hour ago Alberta's top doctor urges Albertans to get vaccinated as flu cases surge

Confirmed influenza cases have more than doubled since late November and health officials are urging Albertans to get vaccinated. In her first press conference as Alberta’s top doctor, Dr. Vivien Suttorp said what makes this flu season unique and with more hospitalizations is the predominance of influenza A H3N2. The strain historically impacts children, seniors […]

Science

2 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith's Big Beautiful Ballot is next October, immigration is one issue

An interview with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Albertans heading to a referendum vote in the fall of 2026

Other

2 h. ago Flu hospitalizations nearly double as H3N2 spreads across Canada

For the week ending Dec. 13, Canada saw 11,646 new cases of the flu being detected, which means 27.7 per cent of all the tests conducted in the country came out positive.

Science

3 h. ago Small municipalities concerned over Alberta's new police funding model, cite financial strains

Municipalities with less than 5,000 people to cover 22% of policing costs in 2026-27, rising to 30% over the next five years

Politics

3 h. ago Former UCP member unveils new ‘Progressive Tory Party of Alberta’ name

Elections Alberta approved a new name for the Alberta Party, lead by MLA Peter Guthrie, even after the governing UCP banned a list of words it could use, including "conservative."

Culture

3 h. ago Alberta minister, new permanent chief medical officer of health eye renewed collaboration

New chief medical officer of health Dr. Vivien Suttorp and primary care minister Adriana LaGrange say they're looking forward to working together as the province enters a new era.

Politics

3 h. ago What is Alberta whisky? Province consulting with industry to define it in bid to grow industry

From the water to the grain to the climate, looking at how to market Alberta whisky to the world

Other

4 h. ago ‘Bite me’: Alberta baker challenges Premier Smith’s office over boycott tied to recall

Shoppers at a bakery in Medicine Hat may be met by canvassers seeking enough signatures to launch a vote to get Danielle Smith recalled as their local legislature representative.

Other

4 h. ago Husband facing murder charge after wife dies in B.C. hospital: RCMP

A 49-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of his wife in British Columbia earlier this week.

Events

5 h. ago Opinion: Stollery Children's Hospital's new site should be much bigger news

Lost in the year-end hustle and bustle, political theatre, and backburner scandals, one piece of news has flown under the radar: the announcement of the new Stollery Children’s Hospital site. Caring for nearly 300,000 children annually, the Stollery is a medical hub for children and families in northern Alberta and Western Canada. In fact, as […]

Science

6 h. ago Pedestrian dies in hospital after being hit by vehicle in northeast Calgary

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in northeast Calgary on Thursday, the second fatal crash in just two days.

Events

7 h. ago Adam Zivo: Banning transwomen from female sports is not discrimination

Skate Canada's boycott of Alberta over Fairness and Safety in Sport Act is unscientific

Sport