Alberta

Police were investigating a shooting Tuesday at Edmonton City Hall, where a Molotov cocktail was also thrown from the building’s second floor. Police surround city hall during an investigation, in Edmonton, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Shots fired, Molotov cocktail tossed before man arrested at Edmonton city hall

Unarmed security guard acted quickly to detain suspect

 

NDP leader Rachel Notley, gives a concession speech after election results, in Edmonton Alta, on Tuesday April 16, 2019. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)

Former Alberta premier Notley stepping aside as provincial NDP leader

Notley will stay on as leader until a replacement is chosen, fulfill current term

 

Views from Sombrio Beach on Vancouver Island, B.C. (left) versus the scenery from Wasootch Ridge in Kananaskis, Alberta (right).

Victoria couple fleeing our city for Calgary as housing crisis deepens

British Columbians leaving for Alberta in 2023, according to StatsCan report

Views from Sombrio Beach on Vancouver Island, B.C. (left) versus the scenery from Wasootch Ridge in Kananaskis, Alberta (right).
A recreational boat travels on the harbour as Canada Place and the downtown Vancouver skyline are seen from North Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, March 12, 2022. Statistics Canada released its latest data Dec. 19, 2023 on Canada’s population estimates for the third quarter of 2023, and B.C. is continuing to lose more residents to interprovincial migration than it’s gaining. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. losing more residents to interprovincial migration

Statistic Canada data shows out-migration is outpacing in-migration for more than a year

A recreational boat travels on the harbour as Canada Place and the downtown Vancouver skyline are seen from North Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, March 12, 2022. Statistics Canada released its latest data Dec. 19, 2023 on Canada’s population estimates for the third quarter of 2023, and B.C. is continuing to lose more residents to interprovincial migration than it’s gaining. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Suncor Energy Centre is pictured in downtown Calgary, Alta., Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta Energy Regulator reports spill at Suncor’s Fort Hills oilsands site

‘Unplanned release’ may have gone on for over a year, energy company admits

The Suncor Energy Centre is pictured in downtown Calgary, Alta., Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
<div>The president of the University of Alberta says the school has replaced its sexual assault centre director over the centre’s endorsement of an open letter that questions the validity of sexual assault claims against Hamas during its deadly incursion into Israel last month. A jogger runs past the University of Alberta Butter Dome in Edmonton, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson</div>

Head of UofA sex assault centre fired over letter doubting alleged Hamas rapes

Director signed open letter, questioning claims that Hamas sexually assaulted people during Oct. 7 attack

<div>The president of the University of Alberta says the school has replaced its sexual assault centre director over the centre’s endorsement of an open letter that questions the validity of sexual assault claims against Hamas during its deadly incursion into Israel last month. A jogger runs past the University of Alberta Butter Dome in Edmonton, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson</div>
Acting Supt. Colin Derksen, EPS Criminal Investigations Division, speaks about the shooting deaths of a father and 11-year-old son, in Edmonton, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Boy, 11, deliberately shot dead outside Edmonton fast food restaurant

Dad also gunned down, police say both killings were targeted

Acting Supt. Colin Derksen, EPS Criminal Investigations Division, speaks about the shooting deaths of a father and 11-year-old son, in Edmonton, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
Finance ministers from across the country will meet up virtually with their federal counterpart Chrystia Freeland today to discuss Alberta’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland

Alberta’s Finance Minister says he was encouraged to hear Ottawa would be providing an actuarial analysis

Finance ministers from across the country will meet up virtually with their federal counterpart Chrystia Freeland today to discuss Alberta’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Langley realtor David Foxwell has been sentenced for dragging an Alberta RCMP officer from a traffic stop. (Langley Advance Times files)

House arrest, 3-year driving ban for B.C. realtor who dragged cop with car

David Foxwell sentenced for incident in Leduc, Alberta

Langley realtor David Foxwell has been sentenced for dragging an Alberta RCMP officer from a traffic stop. (Langley Advance Times files)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. The Alberta and federal governments, in duelling letters, each called on the other to be transparent and accountable when it comes to the province’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Alberta, Ottawa demand accountability ahead of meeting on Alberta CPP-exit proposal

Freeland prepares to host the virtual meeting of finance ministers from across Canada

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. The Alberta and federal governments, in duelling letters, each called on the other to be transparent and accountable when it comes to the province’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Two lawyers will not be able to practise law anywhere in Canada for three years, after admitting to having a private investigator spy on a Manitoba judge. John Carpay and Randal Jay Cameron have agreed to a peace bond which also forbids them from contacting Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench. Carpay is shown in Calgary on July 10, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland

2 Alberta lawyers agree to plea bargain for having Manitoba judge followed

John Carpay and Randal Jay Cameron agreed Friday to a peace bond

Two lawyers will not be able to practise law anywhere in Canada for three years, after admitting to having a private investigator spy on a Manitoba judge. John Carpay and Randal Jay Cameron have agreed to a peace bond which also forbids them from contacting Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench. Carpay is shown in Calgary on July 10, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland
An RCMP logo is seen at a news conference in St. John's on Saturday, June 24, 2023. RCMP in central Alberta say say an officer came across a school bus rollover north of the town of Didsbury, Alta., and there were numerous students inside. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

6 hospitalized after school bus rolls over in Alberta

Police say road conditions a factor, none of the injuries were life-threatening

An RCMP logo is seen at a news conference in St. John's on Saturday, June 24, 2023. RCMP in central Alberta say say an officer came across a school bus rollover north of the town of Didsbury, Alta., and there were numerous students inside. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Three people are facing charges in connection with a human-trafficking investigation in Alberta, police say. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke

3 charged in Alberta human-trafficking investigation

Toronto woman recruited through social media under pretense of a legitimate job in Grande Prairie: Police

Three people are facing charges in connection with a human-trafficking investigation in Alberta, police say. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. RCMP in Alberta say two 14-year-old boys have died in a single-vehicle crash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Two 14-year-old boys dead following single-vehicle crash in Alberta

RCMP say there were 3 youths — all under 18 — in the vehicle at the time of the crash

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. RCMP in Alberta say two 14-year-old boys have died in a single-vehicle crash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Siksika Nation member Benedict Crow Chief has filed a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services and become emotional as he speaks at a news conference on the Siksika Nation 100 kilometres east of Calgary near Cluny, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

He says his wife died because staff, doctors failed to disclose she had active abdominal bleeding

Siksika Nation member Benedict Crow Chief has filed a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services and become emotional as he speaks at a news conference on the Siksika Nation 100 kilometres east of Calgary near Cluny, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, speaks to media in Winnipeg, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan.. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Alberta talks pulling out of Canada Pension, wants half if it goes

Province launches consultation process after report released saying it deserves half fund’s assets

Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, speaks to media in Winnipeg, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan.. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce in Edmonton on Thursday July 20, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to address the E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares during a news conference this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak

Investigators still looking for source of outbreak that has infected hundreds, left dozens severely ill

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce in Edmonton on Thursday July 20, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to address the E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares during a news conference this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)

Canada-wide drug smuggling operation taken down by Kelowna RCMP

A year-long investigation led to the seizure of drugs, guns and properties in several provinces

A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)
Shoppers make their way through West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

West Edmonton Mall locked down as 3 seriously injured in shooting

Shoppers and staff kept inside stores and restaurants for two hours

Shoppers make their way through West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck