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Wildfire burns out of control near Suncor's Firebag oilsands site

Wildfire burns out of control near Suncor's Firebag oilsands site

Suncor Energy Inc. says it is moving to have essential personnel only at its Firebag oilsands site as a wildfire burns out of control nearby.
BREAKING: Senior charged with shooting of St. Albert teen denied bail

BREAKING: Senior charged with shooting of St. Albert teen denied bail

Jim Bregin, 84, was denied bail
More than $21 million for Alberta ag initiatives announced at Olds College

More than $21 million for Alberta ag initiatives announced at Olds College

Red Deer, Edmonton, Blackfalds businesses and First Nation project also among those sharing in agriculture funding provided through five federal programs
Calgary taekwondo instructor charged with luring in case involving 13-year-old

Calgary taekwondo instructor charged with luring in case involving 13-year-old

It’s alleged that sometime between 2017 and 2018, Bradley Hutchison, 39, engaged in sexual conversations online with a 13-year-old he previously met through the martial arts community.
St. Albert RCMP looking for man who asked teen girls for sex

St. Albert RCMP looking for man who asked teen girls for sex

A man approached two 15-year-old girls in a parking lot to ask them if they wanted to do drugs and have sex, and then he punched their friend in the face
Saskatchewan and Alberta lag behind rest of Canada on climate policy, report says

Saskatchewan and Alberta lag behind rest of Canada on climate policy, report says

Canada has made progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but some governments are doing far less than others, according to the Pembina Institute’s research
WestJet sweetens post-strike deals with deeper discounts on flights

WestJet sweetens post-strike deals with deeper discounts on flights

Travellers can get additional discounts on sale prices for flights
Senior accused in shooting of Alberta teen concerned with theft: Neighbours

Senior accused in shooting of Alberta teen concerned with theft: Neighbours

Neighbours say man charged was concerned about property theft
Didsbury RCMP release sketch of grandparent scam suspect

Didsbury RCMP release sketch of grandparent scam suspect

Didsbury senior scammed out of thousands of dollars after being told grandson needed bail money
Northern Alberta hospital won't reopen two years after partial closure

Northern Alberta hospital won't reopen two years after partial closure

“People are literally dying. People are very uncomfortable with their health care system right now," says Boyle’s Mayor Colin Derko.
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