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Alberta resident wins three lottery prizes worth $2.5 million total in under nine months

Alberta resident wins three lottery prizes worth $2.5 million total in under nine months

The Lethbridge resident first won $500,000 last August in a Lotto Max draw. He then won $1 million in a Lotto 6/49 draw in November. He's now another $1-million prize in a Lotto 6/49 Classic draw in May.
Yellowhead County lifting wildfire evacuation orders

Yellowhead County lifting wildfire evacuation orders

As residents prepare to return to Robb, Mercoal and Peers, firefighters will continue to fight the two out-of-control wildfires.
Alberta man convicted for moving firearms from car after fatal crash

Alberta man convicted for moving firearms from car after fatal crash

Going on a road trip with two individuals ends in tragedy, with a 21-year-old handling a bag he shouldn't have
Wildfires burn out of control in northern Alberta

Wildfires burn out of control in northern Alberta

A fire that broke out in the Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park on May 28 was classified as out of control and led to the evacuation of the area on May 29.
Treaty Rights First! Alberta Needs First Nations’ Free, Prior, And Informed Consent To Separate

Treaty Rights First! Alberta Needs First Nations’ Free, Prior, And Informed Consent To Separate

Alberta has no authority over these Treaties, and First Nations are not bound by any Alberta referendum.
Premiers huddle with Carney in Saskatoon to decide what major projects to prioritize

Premiers huddle with Carney in Saskatoon to decide what major projects to prioritize

Canada's premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in person for the first time since the federal election to pitch which major projects they think should get fast tracked.
Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary

Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary

Carney, in his first visit to Calgary since being sworn in as prime minister, held a closed door roundtable with more than two dozen members of the energy sector.
Members of Alberta Taekwon-do club win at CTFI National Championships

Members of Alberta Taekwon-do club win at CTFI National Championships

Nathan Peacock and Myka Barvir travelled to Lévis, Quebec to compete in the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI) National Championships held on May 17–18.
No request is off the wall for St. Albert bladesmith

No request is off the wall for St. Albert bladesmith

"If you need a tool, make a tool," said Bladesmith Bob Bryenton, who builds knives, replica swords and other custom blades.
Robb and Mercoal under evacuation order after wildfire grows

Robb and Mercoal under evacuation order after wildfire grows

Although previously classified as being held, the wildfire grew and became more active due to hot temperatures and windy conditions.
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