Alberta News

Calgary mayor asks residents to ease into indoor water use after lifting restrictions

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor is urging residents to go slow on returning to regular water use.

Jul 3, 2024 3:52 PM Read more >

WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

CALGARY — WestJet says its operations have "stabilized" after a strike by its mechanics over the long weekend upended plans for thousands of Canadians.

Jul 3, 2024 3:28 PM Read more >

Feds announce $11 million in funding for clean energy projects, mostly in Alberta

CALGARY — Eleven clean energy projects, most of which are based in Alberta, have been selected to receive a total of $11 million in federal funding.

Jul 3, 2024 2:35 PM Read more >

Trudeau missing Calgary Stampede this summer, his only absence outside COVID-19 years

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's summer campaign circuit will not include a stop at the Calgary Stampede.

Jul 2, 2024 5:57 PM Read more >

Court hears accused in Coutts blockade thought protest could lead to 'war'

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men accused of conspiring to kill Mounties at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., characterized the protest as a last stand and told his mother there “will be a war” if police moved in. “Mom, I am fine.

Jul 2, 2024 5:47 PM Read more >

Alberta man charged after teen shot, wounded on his rural property

EDMONTON — An elderly Alberta man is in custody facing assault and weapons charges after a teen was shot on his rural property over the weekend. RCMP Cpl.

Jul 2, 2024 3:54 PM Read more >

Alberta's premier, Opposition leader saddle up to flip pancakes at Calgary Stampede

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and new NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi are aiming to flip pancakes, and a few votes, at the upcoming Calgary Stampede.

Jul 2, 2024 3:40 PM Read more >

Man dead after falling from equipment during Canada Day parade: Alberta RCMP

LA CRETE, ALTA. — RCMP say Canada Day celebrations led to tragedy in a small northern Alberta community. Mounties say a 45-year-old man was fatally injured during Monday's parade in La Crete.

Jul 2, 2024 2:06 PM Read more >

Calgary home sales fall in June but still above long-term trends: board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says June home sales fell 12.8 per cent from last year as 2,738 properties changed hands, driven by declines in lower-priced homes.

Jul 2, 2024 1:20 PM Read more >

Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break

CALGARY — Calgary’s month-long water conservation crisis is one big step closer to being over, as the mayor announced Tuesday that residents are no longer being asked to restrict their indoor water use.

Jul 2, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >