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Emaciated black bear cub rescued by Central Alberta rehab group

Emaciated black bear cub rescued by Central Alberta rehab group

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation in Madden, northwest of Calgary, has taken in an emaciated black bear found wandering alone near Barrhead, Alberta.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles on Northern Alberta highway

Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles on Northern Alberta highway

A 29-year-old woman appears to have been first struck by the mirror of one vehicle and then hit by a second vehicle. 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans Friday cabinet shuffle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans Friday cabinet shuffle

Trudeau will shuffle cabinet Friday, with more than 10 people expected to change roles, source says
Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

More than 50% of crude oil imported to the U.S. comes from Canada, up from 33% in 2013.
Stranded motorists make the most of Coquihalla Highway closure with hockey game

Stranded motorists make the most of Coquihalla Highway closure with hockey game

The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Marritt was closed for just over 12 hours.
Family relieved killer of Alberta couple denied day parole

Family relieved killer of Alberta couple denied day parole

Travis Vader was convicted in the 2010 deaths of St. Albert seniors Marie and Lyle McCann
Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Alberta's opposition New Democratic Party has won the provincial byelection in Lethbridge-West, holding onto a riding it has held since 2015.
Court upholds disqualification of Alberta Catholic school division trustee

Court upholds disqualification of Alberta Catholic school division trustee

RDCRS found Monique LaGrange violated sanctions imposed for a social media post featuring children holding a Nazi flag above an image of other children holding a Pride flag with the words "Brainwashing is brainwashing"
Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state

Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state

In a post on Truth Social, Trump says many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state.
Carbon-removal startup Deep Sky gets US$40-million grant from Gates-led fund

Carbon-removal startup Deep Sky gets US$40-million grant from Gates-led fund

This is Breakthrough Energy Catalyst’s first investment in Canada and in direct air capture
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