5 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's measles vaccination efforts are making a difference

Measles remains one of the most contagious illnesses in the world, spreading through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. In recent months, measles has been spreading in Alberta, across Canada and around the world. While measles can be serious for anyone, it’s especially dangerous during pregnancy. Infection increases the risk of […]

Science

12 h. ago Lorne Gunter: ‘Progressive’ Edmonton council too obsessed with woke projects to take care of the basics

Surely it can’t be that complicated. Every winter in Edmonton, it snows. (Some years a lot.) The snow clogs the streets. The city plows the snow. Edmontonians drive on the streets. Or, at least, that’s how it’s supposed to work. The city has had official snow-clearing plans for nearly 70 years. You would think by […]

Events

36 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Pure folly for Liberals to try and force electric vehicles on Canadians

I cannot imagine in a free and democratic society what justifies a government ordering consumers to buy a particular kind of car.

Events

60 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Lower fees the key to healthy housing construction numbers in Alberta

The cost of buying a home in Alberta is lower, in part, because our municipalities charge lower development fees than comparable cities in other provinces.

Events

62 h. ago Tuesday's letters: Yes, Alberta is banning books in school libraries

Re. “Setting the record straight on school library book policy,” Opinion, Aug. 9 In his recent op-ed, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides claims that the Canadian Civil Liberties Association has mischaracterized his government’s attempt to ban books from school libraries. Apart from the specious argument that a ministerial order which will see the removal of countless texts should […]

Society

3 d. ago Opinion: Why voters should elect city council candidates who lead with civility

This fall, Albertans will head to the polls amid an alarming trend: a record number of mayors and councillors have stepped down mid-term, many citing burnout, public abuse, or dysfunction. It’s a wake-up call about the state of our civic culture. Why should you care? Because it’s not just unfortunate — it’s wrong. Public abuse […]

Other

4 d. ago TAIT: Alberta’s official disability advocates dropped the ball on CDB clawback

The story goes that, back in 1955, an Edmonton newspaper columnist, listening to Bryan Hall on CKUA and aware of a sports announcer vacancy at 630 CHED, tapped out a piece saying Hall should apply. Hall did, got the job and the rest is history. So, my friend, I have an idea. But first a […]

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5 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Canada still hasn't seen Carney's promised leadership

The chances of Canada convincing Donald Trump’s White House to reverse his tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods seems remote. There’s a possibility cases working their way through the U.S. courts will — maybe within the next six to 12 months — find Trump has overstepped his authority to impose tariffs and reverse […]

Politics

5 d. ago Letters: Edmonton needs a complete overhaul of city councillors

Will your auto insurance premiums go down? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! TIME FOR CHANGE Bike lanes one percent of the population uses at a cost of millions, a gauntlet of construction projects, and a house in a mature neighbourhood being considered for a 4-story apartment building with businesses. This city council lacks common […]

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6 d. ago Demetrios Nicolaides: Setting the record straight on Alberta’s school library standards

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) wrote an op-ed that has completely mischaracterized the new school library book policy recently announced. They have labelled these policies that are intended to ensure young students are not exposed to explicit sexual content as a “book ban.” This is a blatant and deliberate misrepresentation of the standards. This […]

Society

6 d. ago Letters: Voters need a way to turf Edmonton councillors who don’t listen

Should Alberta hold a referendum on separation? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! RECALL NEEDED Re: North-side bike lane battle; Opponents upset with councillor’s response to petition (Aug. 6). Very thankful that I do not live in Ward Metis paying someone to represent them who refuses to listen to them. I have another idea for […]

Other

6 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Edmonton council's ‘progressive’ infill policy an attack on existing homeowners

Here’s a suggestion for any city councillor who supported the current infill bylaw that permits eight-plexes to be built on any 50-foot lot where once only a single-family house stood: When you have eight-unit apartments or row houses on either side of your own home, come back and we’ll talk. You should have to live […]

Events

7 d. ago Opinion: 'New approach' to COVID shots puts Albertans at risk

On June 13, the minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Adriana LaGrange, announced “a new approach to COVID-19 immunizations” to reduce vaccine wastage and “better align supply with demand while continuing to protect those at highest risk.” This rationale is a red herring. The “new approach” drastically limits Albertans’ access to the lifesaving […]

Science

7 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Milner Library forcing librarians to double as social workers

When the Downtown Stanley A. Milner public library reopened in the fall of 2020 after a four-year, $84-million renovation, Pilar Martinez, the CEO of Edmonton’s public libraries beamed “We anticipate Edmontonians will be pleasantly surprised and thrilled when they see our revitalized library and all that it offers. Our revitalized building will completely redefine how […]

Society

7 d. ago Keith Gerein: With 75 days to go, Edmonton mayoral race missing a front

Jaffer? Cartmell? Knack? Walters? Someone else? The mayor's race is still wide open

Other

8 d. ago Opinion: Regional airports are a lifeline that need our support

The future looked bright in June 2014 when Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) opened a glistening new terminal designed to handle 1.5 million passengers a year. Soon after, the global price of oil started plunging, sending the local economy into a tailspin. Then in 2020, COVID-19 upended air travel around the world. YMM is still […]

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8 d. ago Nominations Now Open for 7th Annual Centra Home Renovation Contest

Centra invites communities to nominate families in need for life-changing window upgrades LANGLEY, British Columbia, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Centra Install Pros and Centra Cares are proud to announce the launch of their 7th Annual Centra Cares Home Renovation Contest, offering families in need across Western Canada the opportunity to receive a full […]

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8 d. ago Enormous $7 billion 'gigafactory' coming to Ontario and it's hiring

A sprawling 'gigafactory' will soon begin construction in Ontario, and that means a huge influx of jobs for the small town set to host this record-breaking facility.The enormous new EV battery factory, which is preparing to break ground in St. Thomas, Ont., in the coming weeks, will be the largest of its kind in Canada — and is shaping up to be a massive employment boost for the town of around 43,000.Details of said localized employment boost emerged on Wednesday, when PowerCo, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, announced the launch of its first job recruitment campaign for the forthcoming manufacturing facility."This recruitment campaign is a pivotal step forward as we move closer to breaking ground on what will be Canada's largest EV facility once completed," said Norman Wickboldt, Chief Human Resources Officer at PowerCo Canada. "Electrified transportation is the future, and these jobs offer long-term opportunities for Canadians to be...

Economics

8 d. ago Letters: Elections won’t help Alberta get a better deal with Ottawa

Should the province get involved in bike lanes? Vote in our daily poll! Thomas Lukaszuk points out that we can change what happens in Ottawa through elections. He forgot to mention that the election is over by the time it gets to Manitoba. If you listen to him, he sounds like a Liberal politician. He […]

Politics

9 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Edmonton crime spree another example of bad person out on bail

Desjarlais had been released on bail just 13 days earlier, on July 4, while awaiting trial for another serious traffic accident.

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