Alberta News

Financial burden of cybercrime remains high even as awareness grows

CALGARY — Increased corporate awareness and a string of high-profile incidents have done little to reduce the financial burden of cybercrime in Canada, according to a new report.

Jul 24, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Ottawa Redblacks win second straight overtime thriller, down Calgary Stampeders 43-41

CALGARY — Buoyed by the arm and legs of their young quarterback Dustin Crum, the Ottawa Redblacks won their second straight in overtime with a 43-41 victory Sunday over the host Calgary Stampeders.

Jul 23, 2023 10:42 PM Read more >

Stampeders, Redblacks ride momentum of narrow wins into McMahon Stadium clash

Calgary Stampeders middle linebacker Micah Awe took football trash talk to outer space ahead of the Ottawa Redblacks in town Sunday.

Jul 22, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >

Family remembers Alberta pilot who died fighting wildfire as big man with big heart

WHITECOURT, Alta. — A pilot whose helicopter crashed while he was fighting a forest fire in northern Alberta is being remembered as a big man with a big heart.

Jul 21, 2023 8:22 PM Read more >

Alberta Métis settlement to get $9M in recovery funds: minister

EDMONTON — A northern Alberta Métis settlement is to receive a one-time payment of $9 million from the provincial government to help it recover from a May wildfire.

Jul 21, 2023 3:57 PM Read more >

Aurora CEO sees compensation rise to $6.7 million amid share slump, cost cutting

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s chief executive saw his annual compensation climb about 38 per cent to $6.7 million in the company's latest fiscal year as its stock dramatically fell and it aggressively cut costs.

Jul 21, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

Coveted donair costume designed for traffic safety campaign, province says

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has shared the origin story of a donair costume that's sparked a fierce bidding war.

Jul 21, 2023 10:55 AM Read more >

Heat warnings issued for much of southern Alberta, southeastern Saskatchewan

CALGARY — Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings for much of southern Alberta and into southeastern Saskatchewan. The federal agency says temperatures could reach 37 C this weekend in some areas of Alberta.

Jul 21, 2023 10:25 AM Read more >

Alberta premier worries health system losing focus given diffuse roles, priorities

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she's concerned Alberta’s health-care delivery agency is being pulled in too many directions.

Jul 20, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

Helicopter in firefighting operation crashes in northwestern Alberta, killing pilot

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — A helicopter crash in northwestern Alberta has resulted in the third death in recent days involving wildfire-fighting efforts in Canada.

Jul 20, 2023 4:48 PM Read more >