39 h. ago Opinion: Don’t panic: AESO data centre limits are a red herring

The Alberta Electric System Operator’s new 1,200-megawatt cap on large electricity loads understandably has some people warning that Alberta might “miss the AI economy.” That anxiety rests on an old assumption: that tomorrow’s AI infrastructure will sit in ever-bigger, grid-tied campuses. It did — five years ago. But today, the industry is running the other […]

Other

55 h. ago Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms, possible funnel clouds in Alberta

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for a large swath of central Alberta saying conditions are favourable on Friday for the development of funnel clouds.

Other

58 h. ago Breast Cancer Canada Applauds Federal Commitment to Modernize Preventive Health Guidelines

Inclusion of experts, patient voices, and equity-focused policy reflects priorities long championed by Breast Cancer Canada TORONTO — Breast Cancer Canada proudly celebrates the federal government’s response to the External Expert Review (EER) of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, and the sweeping reforms it recommends to ensure preventive health guidance in Canada […]

Science

4 d. ago Smoke prompts warnings from Alberta health experts, restrictions on outdoor activities

Air quality warnings were issued for most of Alberta on Wednesday as smoke from the many wildfires in western Canada covered the province in a thick blanket of smoke.

Science

4 d. ago Wildfire live updates: Air quality warning for Calgary | Alberta wildfires merge, expected to grow

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

5 d. ago Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV

Nova Scotia physicians and other sexual health experts are calling on the provincial government to fund birth control and increase access to a medication used to prevent HIV. 

Science

6 d. ago G7 summit expected to bring big economic boost to Calgary and some big headaches for residents

The upcoming G7 Summit is expected to inject millions of dollars into Alberta's economy, but residents are warned to prepare for some major inconveniences.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Albertans know that they have options’: Alberta Tory MPs warn Carney not to ignore threat of separatism

A poll conducted by Leger found that 77 per cent of Conservatives say they understand the province's desire for independence

Transport

1 week ago Wildfire live updates: Air quality warnings issued for northern Alberta | La Ronge airport breached by wildfire

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

1 week ago Wildfire live updates: More hot, dry conditions expected | Air quality warnings issued for northern Alberta | La Ronge airport breached by wildfire

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

2 w. ago What happens during a Red Flag Warning? Alberta Wildfire explains

The right combination of wind, heat and low humidity will lead Alberta Wildfire to sound the alarm bells

Events

2 w. ago Red flag watch: Alberta Wildfire warns of intense, dangerous conditions to come

A red flag watch is issued when there's high fire danger risk due to warm temperatures, very low humidity and stronger winds — and it comes as more thunderstorms are expected.

Events

2 w. ago Temperatures forecast to soar across Alberta as much of province under heat warnings

With temperatures forecast to be about 10 degrees above normal over the next couple days, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of Alberta.

Other

2 w. ago Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

A new report is warning the annual levy charged to Alberta oil companies to fund the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells remains too low to keep up with the rate of surrendering. The report, written by former University of Calgary Public Interest Law Clinic lawyer Drew Yewchuk, says this year’s levy rate combined […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta government warns work stoppage coming without AUPE negotiation progress

The union disputes the government's characterization of events, saying the parties will return to the table on June 2 for more negotiations

Politics