2 h. 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

3 h. 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.

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3 h. 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

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3 h. ago Hoffmann Family to purchase controlling interest in Pittsburgh Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A family-owned, Chicago-based investment company has reached a “definitive agreement” to purchase a controlling interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group. The Penguins announced Friday that Hoffmann Family of Companies and FSG have come to terms on a sale that would signal Hoffmann’s initial foray into major professional sports. Any […]

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

A pile up on the QEII Highway

Events

3 h. 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

4 h. 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.

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4 h. 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.

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4 h. 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

4 h. ago Mineros Resolves Tax Dispute With Nicaraguan Tax Authorities

(all amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars) MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX: MSA, OTCQX: MNSAF, BVC: MINEROS) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) announces that today, after consulting with its legal and tax advisors, it has determined to resolve a tax dispute with the Government of Nicaragua through the payment of approximately $49.3 million in respect […]

Economics

4 h. ago Lawyers for Calgarian sought by U.S. in connection to Ryan Wedding drug investigation looking to make bail bid

Lawyers for Allistair Chapman are waiting for documentation which would allow a bail hearing to go ahead

Economics

4 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

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5 h. ago New Brunswick to publish report on mysterious neurological illness next month

Dr. Yves Léger, the province's chief medical officer of health, says his office knows New Brunswickers are eager for answers.

Economics

5 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

5 h. ago Calgary woman says she can't afford doctor's fee to apply for disability tax credit

Individuals in the province's AISH program must apply for the disability tax credit by Feb. 28 to avoid a $200 monthly deduction

Economics

5 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

5 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

5 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

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6 h. ago Dynamite’s CEO Lambastes Quebec Premier Legault Over Immigration

The head of fast-fashion retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. sharply criticized Quebec Premier Francois Legault, threatening again to move the company’s headquarters if the provincial government doesn’t relax its restrictive immigration policies.

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6 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.

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