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Woman found dead sparks conversation about homelessness in a Northern Alberta winter

Woman found dead sparks conversation about homelessness in a Northern Alberta winter

A recent tragedy has ignited discussions about homelessness, resources, public perception, and the harsh realities of winter in Alberta. 
Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Climate change could improve grape-growing conditions for the province—at a cost
Alberta minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Alberta minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Alberta’s addictions minister is rejecting suggestions he knows a former government staffer now at the centre of a lawsuit alleging high-level political interference and favouritism in multimillion-dollar health contracts.
Preliminary hearing rescheduled for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

Preliminary hearing rescheduled for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

James Bregin faces a number of assault and firearms charges and has had his preliminary hearing rescheduled from January to September.
Liberal rank-and-file to start casting ballots in leadership race

Liberal rank-and-file to start casting ballots in leadership race

With the debates now done, Liberal party members can start casting advance ballots today to select their next leader a little under two weeks from now.
Grass fire prompts Highway 1A closure east of Canmore

Grass fire prompts Highway 1A closure east of Canmore

An out-of-control grass fire has prompted the closure of the Highway 1A between Range Road 60, near Ghost Lake and Morley Road.
GoFundMe page set up for Alberta man and dog

GoFundMe page set up for Alberta man and dog

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the vet bills of a Southern Alberta man who's dog was attacked by four large dogs Feb. 24.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid .
Danielle Smith says she's accepted Guthrie's resignation over AHS medical contract procurement

Danielle Smith says she's accepted Guthrie's resignation over AHS medical contract procurement

"I want to reiterate that I was not involved in these procurement decisions, nor am I aware of any wrongdoing with regard to the issues raised by the former CEO," said Alberta premier Danielle Smith in response to the resignation of the Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie on Tuesday.
Alberta Infrastructure Minister resigns due to government procurement practices

Alberta Infrastructure Minister resigns due to government procurement practices

Peter Guthrie, Alberta Infrastructure Minister, has resigned from his position and announced it on X as well as other social media platforms.
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