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Cyclist airlifted to hospital after incident in Kananaskis

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after incident in Kananaskis

A cyclist has been flown to a Calgary hospital after being found lying on a road in Kananaskis, west of Diamond Valley.
Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws

Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws

The report says the Alberta government has put unnecessary restrictions and limitations on requests in an attempt to make fulfilling them easier.
Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie criticizes separation talk

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie criticizes separation talk

Former UCP member said the issue of Alberta separatism lacks foresight and risks further division and economic instability.
Alberta cases of the measles continue to rise, province says total now reaches 326

Alberta cases of the measles continue to rise, province says total now reaches 326

The Alberta government's latest update reports 13 more cases of the highly contagious disease.
Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum 'dangerous'

Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum 'dangerous'

"It is dangerous talk for our economy. It's dangerous talk for our social cohesion. It's going to tear apart communities."
Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases

Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases

The Alberta government is reporting 16 new measles cases to bring the province's total count to 313.
Chiefs back Alberta NDP Bill 50 amendments to allow vote

Chiefs back Alberta NDP Bill 50 amendments to allow vote

The Alberta NDP have amended Bill 50, Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, to allow Indigenous citizens living on reserve to vote in local elections. On-reserve Indigenous people are still unable to vote in municipal elections in Alberta.
Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

Smith has said she doesn't support separating her province from Canada, but Albertans have genuine grievances with the federal government, and she wants concessions from Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney.
First Nations take Alberta premier to task over separatist rhetoric

First Nations take Alberta premier to task over separatist rhetoric

“This is treaty country, and any talk of separation is really insanity”
Alberta Golf course and RV Campground operational after wildfire damage

Alberta Golf course and RV Campground operational after wildfire damage

Hot spots and flames remain, but there is hope the worst is over.
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