3 h. ago Darin Hagen among winners as Edmonton music, film, books and visual arts awarded $100,000

The $100,000 annual Edmonton Arts Prizes have been awarded, showcasing an impressive range of local talent and vision! Longtime playwright, queer advocate and drag legend Darin Hagen has taken the City of Edmonton Film Prize for his documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, it was announced at a ceremony at Roxy Theatre Wednesday […]

Culture

7 h. ago PHX Energy Announces Annual Meeting Voting Results for Election of Directors

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PHX Energy Services Corp. (“PHX Energy“) is pleased to announce the voting results for the election of directors at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 7, 2025 (“the “Meeting“). The following seven nominees were elected as directors of PHX Energy to serve until the next […]

Politics

7 h. ago Alberta premier 'pleased' by tone of first ministers meeting, Ford says Ottawa needs to show Prairies 'some love'

"The prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to table federal legislation to eliminate federal trade barriers by Canada Day."

Politics

7 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith — Liberals not Trump are the greater threat to Alberta

'We're feeling the biggest threat to our economic survival is Ottawa,' says Premier Danielle Smith who believes President Trump is not the biggest threat to Alberta

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7 h. ago Bell: Smith fires back — Liberals not Trump are greatest threat to Alberta

'We're feeling the biggest threat to our economic survival is Ottawa,' says Premier Danielle Smith who believes President Trump is not the biggest threat to Alberta

Events

7 h. ago Bell: Smith slams 'willfully blind' and 'ignorant' critics of Alberta

"They haven't been paying attention. They haven't developed any empathy for what Alberta has gone through,' says Premier Danielle Smith, of those not seeing Alberta's beefs against Liberal Ottawa

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7 h. ago Enerflex Ltd. Announces Voting Results of The Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enerflex Ltd. (TSX: EFX) (NYSE: EFXT) (“Enerflex” or the “Company”), announces that at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held virtually on May 7, 2025, Enerflex’s shareholders approved the election of all 8 nominee directors presented in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated March 21, 2025. The shares […]

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8 h. ago Athabasca Oil Announces 2025 First Quarter Results Highlighted by 63% Growth in Funds Flow Per Share and Strong Operational Execution Driving a Robust Return of Capital Program

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Athabasca Oil Corporation (TSX: ATH) (“Athabasca” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its first quarter results highlighted by strong operational execution driving robust return of capital with the full completion of its second annual share buyback program. The Company is in an enviable position to weather […]

Economics

8 h. ago Southern Alberta municipalities say emergency preparedness critical

From 72-hour emergency kit tips to full-on disaster simulations, several southern Alberta municipalities are preparing for potential emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

Politics

8 h. ago 'A system in crisis': Calgary teachers could strike before end of school year, ATA says

ATA president Jason Schilling noted Alberta has the lowest education spending of any province in Canada, and said schools are now seeing the consequences of 'chronic underfunding'

Society

9 h. ago TransAlta CEO says power producer expects to reach Alberta data centre deal this year

On Wednesday, TransAlta reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago.

Other

9 h. ago Growing concerns over wildfires in Alberta fuelled by soaring temperatures and gusting winds

As the number and intensity of wildfires in Alberta increases, so do concerns about fires in areas of the province that have so far largely been spared from the flames.

Events

9 h. ago Much of Alberta under fire bans amid soaring temperatures, gusting winds

As the number and intensity of wildfires in Alberta increases, so do concerns about fires in areas of the province that have so far largely been spared from the flames.

Events

9 h. ago Alberta legislature speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to U.S.

Nathan Cooper was elected Speaker of the Alberta legislature by fellow MLAs following the 2019 provincial election.

Other

9 h. ago Cooper to resign as MLA and Speaker to take on job as Alberta representative in D.C.

"I believe that we are at a critical time in our province and in our country with respect to how we interact with the world and with the United States of America," Cooper said the legislature on Wednesday

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10 h. ago Former Alberta premier David Hancock named to justice position in Edmonton

A former Alberta premier has a new job in the provincial courts.

Events

11 h. ago Mark Carney a parlé de sa visite à Washington avec les premiers ministres provinciaux

Cet échange a également eu lieu après les annonces de Danielle Smith sur la souveraineté de l’Alberta.

Politics

11 h. ago Power utility TransAlta expects Alberta data centre deal this year

CALGARY — Power producer TransAlta Corp. is hoping to sign agreements this year with prospective Alberta data centre partners that would draw on natural gas-fired electricity it generates in the province. “We continue to focus on securing exclusivity with key partners by mid-year with detailed design and definitive agreements expected by year-end,” CEO John Kousinioris […]

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12 h. ago Le système national d’alertes testé aujourd’hui presque partout au Canada

Le système national d’alertes au public «En Alerte» sera testé, mercredi, dans presque tout le Canada, à l’exception du Québec et de l’Alberta.

Society

12 h. ago Former Albertan country star to lead Stampede Grandstand show

Carolyn Dawn Johnson is returning to her Alberta roots as the headliner at this summer’s Stampede Grandstand Show. Born in Grande Prairie, Johnson has won 17 Canadian Country Music Awards and toured with stars like Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney. She moved to Nashville in the early 1990s. “Returning home to […]

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