The public hearing for Summit Coal Inc.’s Mine 14, which would be located four kilometers northwest of Grande Cache and produce about 3,562 tonnes of coal per day, was set to occur on Oct. 21.

"If the prescribed fire is carried out, motorists should be prepared for potential delays and reduced visibility on sections of the Trans-Canada Highway."

PHOTOS: Guided tours showcase grandeur of Athabasca Glacier

Seismic lines attract moose and deer, and they in turn lead predators deep into caribou country.

“Meltdown: A Drop in Time” raises awareness about how climate change is impacting the Columbia Icefield and includes tips on what actions individuals can take.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to set up a Crown corporation, like Ontario has for its nuclear generation, if necessary.

Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association, says while hopeful, there are a number of issues that need to be settled if this week's talks are to be successful.

Thomas Lukaszuk's Forever Canadian project needs to collect 294,000 names on a petition to spur a referendum question that would ask if Alberta should make remaining in Canada its official policy.

With a a black colour and distinctive red hourglass-shaped mark on the underside of its stomach, it is difficult to mistake it for any other spider  

Alberta is expected to launch its iGaming market early next year, making it the second province where residents can legally gamble online and place bets with private operators.

Many mayoral candidates are choosing to reject the party system and run independently, even though it puts them at a financial disadvantage.

"What I offer is a particular style of approach, a particular tone, and they can judge that against what others might bring to the table."

“As a wildlife conservationist, it’s deeply disturbing that we can’t keep Alberta’s threatened grizzly bears alive in our flagship national park,” said John Marriott.

"We can’t hope to resolve the serious crises we face, from climate disruption to biodiversity loss, unless we change the systems that got us into the mess."

"Work continues to mobilize additional units of housing."

"There are things you can do to prevent getting sick and to protect others: Get your measles immunizations, stay home when feeling sick and avoid close contact with people who are sick."

Montreal-based company's operation billed as North America's first-ever sequestration of CO₂ captured directly from the atmosphere

“Across our country we’re seeing so many wildfires, so many communities being burned out and evacuations, and I think any building that’s built, there should be more attention paid to FireSmart principles."

On Aug. 18, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Airdrie RCMP responded to a report of a child abduction involving a 12-year- old male victim.

According to RCMP, five vehicles have been stolen in the Jasper area within the last two months but have since been recovered with the assistance of the Hinton detachment and the Edmonton Police Service.

Alberta Canola Producers Commission's Region 8 director from near Olds says the move is already having negative effect on markets

"The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team will be commencing a search for the missing male at 10:30 a.m. [on Monday]. People are asked to avoid the area to allow responding crews to work safely."

CAMROSE — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre secured a seat in the House of Commons late Monday with a crushing byelection win in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot.

Visitors can participate by placing their phone in the provided holder, capturing a photo of the glacier and submitting it digitally.

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years for the second-degree murder of a 17-year-old girl in St. Albert. St. Albert MP Michael Cooper calls for changes in parole laws.

Most days Gary can be found feeling the wind in his fur on a packraft, enjoying the views from yet another Rockies summit or shredding the pow on his owner’s shoulders. 

A renewed commitment to women's health is taking shape as the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ announces a $1 million investment in the Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC). This latest contribution will bolster research efforts and improve access to care for menopause, marking a significant step towards addressing inequities in women's healthcare.

As Alberta's electoral boundaries undergo review, one MLA is cautioning against increasing the size of the province's already sprawling rural ridings, raising concerns about effective representation.

"This year, there's a couple projects that came up that were anchored to a different point in time, and so we were really happy to be able to support those initiatives."

OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada’s Online News Act in a human rights report that criticizes press freedom in Canada — which experts characterized Thursday as Orwellian.

A cultural symbol representing the future and traditions of the Bearspaw First Nation has been stolen. One of four tipis erected along Highway 1 near Calaway Park was stripped of its canvas, prompting concern and outrage from the community.

A 28-year-old woman from Central Alberta is facing charges for allegedly stealing a horse, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are now appealing to the public for assistance in locating the animal.

The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has formally notified the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) of its intent to withdraw from membership, signaling a potential shakeup in the national cattle industry. The move, slated for July 1, 2026, stems from long-standing concerns over funding, fiscal transparency, and governance within the CCA.

Cold Lake, Alberta – Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty paid a visit to CFB Cold Lake on August 13th, underscoring the base's pivotal role in the Royal Canadian Air Force and its contribution to Canada's NORAD commitments. The visit comes as the government announces major pay increases for military personnel and pledges infrastructure improvements.

A coordinated effort between the Athabasca and Westlock RCMP detachments, spurred by a crucial tip from the public, has led to the arrest of a man suspected of attempted murder in connection with an early morning shooting.

The reassessment identified $900,000 in additional damages, specifically to sidewalks, curbs and gutters.

Lac La Biche played host to the 2025 3D, Field, and Target Outdoor Canadian Championships, which were held in the community from Aug. 2-9.

“These aren’t just minor regulatory tweaks. Combined with all of the other wildlife regulation amendments in the past two years under this Ministry, these changes amount to a dismantling of ethical safeguards that exist to protect wildlife, ecological balance, and public trust.”

Among the 2024 donors was Faye Irvine of Elk Point who passed away at 75. Irvine donated tissue and her corneas when she passed away last August.

The premier has said one of the reasons for the panel is to address concerns that are inspiring separatist sentiment in the province.

China has said the tariff would start Thursday, nearly a year after Beijing launched an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola. The investigation is in response to Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles.

Elections Canada says an estimated 14,452 voters made their way to the advance polls.

The group that submitted the question applied to have the referral quashed, and Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby heard arguments last week.

An Alberta couple is grappling with the aftermath of a sophisticated cyber theft that saw $45,000 vanish from their bank account.

The Hon. David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited CFB Cold Lake on Aug. 13 as part of a five-base cross-Canada tour.

Province opens pre-orders ahead of fall rollout

Parks Canada offered a voluntary home buy-out program to homeowners in 2022 for four lots affected by groundwater and soil instability.

"This climb felt like a bridge between past and future, and I'm especially happy that the young Japanese climbers are now part of Mount Alberta's story."

As of July 2025, terms in the purchase agreement have expired, meaning the land sale will not be completed, and the Town retains ownership of the subject golf course lands.

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation has adjusted the low yield allowance, enabling farmers to salvage crops for livestock feed in an effort to reduce producers’ feed-related costs in Alberta.