8 h. ago Fire advisories popping up in Alberta as Edmonton firefighters respond to more blazes

It's a precarious time in Alberta's wildfire season, when a warm and/or windy day could lead to flames spreading out of control. 

Events

9 h. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Japan and South Korea on trade mission

Purpose of the trip is to "grow Alberta's energy, agriculture and other markets in Asia"

Society

10 h. ago Tradesmen brothers to relaunch Alberta Whisky Cake as tribute to late mother

Fourth-generation Albertan Kamla McGonigal was proud of her roots and wanted to capture the province's spirit in one bite

Economics

11 h. ago New Pornographers drummer dropped from Vancouver band after child porn charges

Joseph Seiders, the 44-year-old U.S. drummer for Vancouver indie-rock band New Pornographers for more than a decade, has been fired by the group after being arrested for alleged possession of child pornography. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in a April 7 press release that officers from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to […]

Events

12 h. ago 2 men arrested for arson in different fires south of Fort McMurray

With the spring wildfire season is underway, two men were arrested this week after a house was torched and grass fires lit along a road in a rural community south of Fort McMurray.

Events

12 h. ago Elections Canada short of poll workers in parts of southern Alberta

Positions range from central poll supervisor to information officer with pay per hour ranging between $20.01 and $26.46

Politics

15 h. ago U.S. citizen held for pickup by ICE even after proving he was born in America

MIAMI — A U.S. citizen was arrested in Florida for allegedly being in the country illegally and held for pickup by immigration authorities even after his mother showed a judge her son’s birth certificate and the judge dismissed charges. The man was released after his case received widespread coverage. Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez, 20, was […]

Other

15 h. ago Federal Election 2025: What to know about advance polls now open in Edmonton

Roughly every third vote cast in Alberta in the 2021 election was cast prior to the general election day

Politics

16 h. ago On en sait plus sur «Starfighter», le prochain film de la saga Star Wars qui sortira en 2027

Le cinéaste montréalais Shawn Levy a révélé vendredi de nouveaux détails sur le prochain Star Wars

Culture

28 h. ago Fashion Art Toronto celebrates 20 years with biggest fashion week yet

Fashion Art Toronto's spring/summer fashion week is right around the corner but, as the event celebrates 20 years as the city's premier fashion event, the festivities are extending well beyond just one week.Set to take over the breathtaking T3 Bayside building between May 29 and June 1, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) returns with yet another fashion week highlighting local designers, artists and innovators just as it has for the past 20 years.For the first time ever, though, the festivities of spring/summer Toronto fashion week 2025 will also extend across the city for the entire month of May, giving Toronto residents ample chance to get a glimpse into the cutting edge of local fashion.May eventsThings kick off on May 8 as FAT returns to Artist Project with a grand-opening runway show by Lunara and a pop-up boutique with ready-to-wear pieces from 11 local designers.On May 15, FAT is getting back to its guerrilla roots with a secret pop-up runway show, the details of which ar...

Culture

28 h. ago London Knights oust the Erie Otters, improve playoff record to 8

Denver Barkey wouldn’t let the Knights get rattled. When Kasper Halttunen’s goal early in overtime was reversed for an offside entry after a marathon video review, the London captain made sure his teammates stayed focused. A few minutes later, Sam O’Reilly completed the sweep of the Otters with a tally 6:49 into the extra session […]

Sport

29 h. ago Nouveau report de l'audience sur l'allègement de peine des frères Menendez

L'audience pour accorder un éventuel allègement de peine aux frères Menendez a été une nouvelle fois reportée jeudi.

Events

30 h. ago ‘Stay in your own lane’: Critics irked with Alberta transportation ask to kill bike network plan

While the province didn't contribute anything to the nearly $96 million Edmonton project, Devin Dreeshen said the government funds other roads and more coordination is needed.

Sport

31 h. ago Leader debate scrums reportedly cancelled over security concerns

The leader scrums scheduled for after the English-language debate have been abruptly cancelled due to security concerns, CTV News reported on Thursday night. Details about those security concerns weren’t immediately known. It was not immediately clear whether the leaders would reschedule or relocate their own scrums independently.

Politics

31 h. ago Dr. Sunil Sookram named Alberta’s new interim top doctor amid measles outbreak

Trained as an ER physician, Dr. Sunil Sookram currently is the medical director and chief of medical staff at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park.

Science

31 h. ago Ousted Alberta MLA details allegation Danielle Smith purposely misled cabinet

Former infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie is accusing Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange of deliberately misleading a January cabinet committee meeting.

Other

32 h. ago Vancouver robbery suspect allegedly attacks workers with metal bat: VPD

One of the store's employees sustained serious injuries to the head and face.

Events

32 h. ago XORTX Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

CALGARY, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (“XORTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, announces receipt of notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Listing Qualifications Department that […]

Economics

32 h. ago Close races in Alberta ridings could mean strong voter turnout in advance polls: expert

While many Canadians may be looking forward to spending time with family this long weekend, they'll also have an early chance to cast a ballot in the upcoming federal election.

Other

33 h. ago Vaughan man, 42, faces more than a dozen new sex assault charges

A 42-year-old Vaughan man faces more than a dozen new sexual assault charges as more allegations against him surface. York Regional Police say Giuseppe Agrippa was previously arrested March 4 on five charges, including two of sexual assault, and since then “multiple” alleged victims have come forward reporting similar incidents. On Tuesday, the accused was […]

Events