Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says changes will come next week to a bill granting cabinet broad power to fire local councillors and overturn bylaws. READ: Premier says Medicine Hat has potential to be a technology hub Smith said the province is working on the language of the proposed Bill 20 to clarify guardrails that...

The Government of Alberta has announced extra funding that it hopes will help to protect the health of women and babies. Premier Danielle Smith says healthy families are the foundation of healthy communities. "Investing in women's health and newborn screening means better outcomes and more peace of mind. We're giv...

A new report from Statistics Canada shows that Alberta was one of the country's top economic performers last year, despite national growth slowing.Real GDP growth for all of Canada was 1.2 per cent in 2023, falling from 3.6 per cent in 2022. Alberta's economy grew by 1.5 per cent, as supposed to 5.1 per cent the year p...

The Alberta government is making changes to a bill that would give cabinet unfettered power to fire mayors and councillors and overturn bylaws after sweeping criticism from officials across the province, including a Medicine Hat councillor. READ: Alberta proposes councillor removal powers, electronic tabulator ban and ...

Nuclear power generation could become a possibility in two western Canadian provinces. The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance its development. Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf says this work will go a long way in supporting both p...

The Alberta government on Thursday outlined what it would take for it to active a never-before declared water emergency under the province's 2024 drought response plan.The province is currently at the drought plan's Stage 4 which includes the landmark water-sharing agreements signed in April.There are three triggers th...

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 39-year-old Bow Island man. Michael Serack was last seen in Lethbridge on April 23, Bow Island RCMP said Thursday.He is described as approximately five foot eight inches in height and 140 pounds in weight. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with informa...

The Alberta government is reversing its plan to axe a subsidy program that helps low-income people pay for transit passes.Social Services Minister Jason Nixon said the mayors of Edmonton and Calgary have made it clear the money is critical."The province does not want to see the low-income transit program in our tw...

A non-profit in Alberta looks to build an international train route, connecting the prairie province and Montana.Integrated Travel Research and Development has released its Alberta-Montana Passenger Rail Feasibility Report.It proposed creating an 888.9 kilometre route between Calgary and Livingston, Montana. It could h...

Part of the region received some 1.5 feet of snowfall on Tuesday and a snowfall warning remains in effect. Environment Canada says heavy snow fell over sections of southwestern Alberta from Monday evening to Tuesday morning. The area southwest of Millarville, located in Foothills County south of Calgary, saw a total of...

The Alberta government will consult with the province's sexual assault centres to determine how to spend an additional $10 million over the next three years.An additional $3 million is being allocated in 2024-25 to support 15 sexual assault centres.There will be another $3 million in 2025-26 and $4 million in 2026-27.&...

Irrigation districts will benefit from a big funding boost.The Government of Alberta has announced a $19 million investment through Budget 2024 to update irrigation infrastructure across the province. The money will go toward the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program and is an increase of $5.5 million over last year, accor...

The Brooks Bandits are on Tuesday taking on the Okotoks Oilers in a crucial do or die Game 7 at Centennial Regional Arena as both teams look to advance to the Alberta division finals.The Bandits have been dominating junior hockey for years and was figured to win the series with ease, but after a Game 6 loss in overtime...

Alberta's proposal to give itself the ability to remove city councillors and repeal any municipal bylaws are an "overreach", a Medicine Hat city councillor said Monday.While the province insisted it will only use those powers as a last resort, Coun. Andy McGrogan said the proposed Bill 20 was a step too far.&...

A significant investment is being made in Coaldale.The Government of Alberta has announced that a $222-million cold storage facility is being built in the town by NewCold, with construction to begin "almost immediately".The facility will offer capacity for Alberta food processors to boost production. Official...

The Alberta government revealed Monday it's taking steps to better prepare for and respond to wildfires. The province will purchase two additional air tanker groups and two new night vision-equipped helicopters. These types of fire fighting helicopters were piloted during the 2023 fire season, and officials say it allo...

A busy season for gymnasts begins this week.The 2024 Mountain Invitational will be held in Okotoks this week. The following weekend, the Alberta Xcel and Compulsory Championships will be hosted by St. Albert.Thousands of gymnasts will appear at both tournaments, including four young athletes from Redcliff's Twist and F...

You might notice an AltaLink helicopter flying over your community this week.The company says it is conducting an aerial patrol of its electrical transmission facilities around parts of the province. The annual work allows the company to do a visual check of its transmission lines and surrounding vegetation.The patrols...

Drumheller, known as the Dinosaur Capital of the World, once again honed their namesake as over 3,000 people dressed up as dinosaurs to try and set a new world record. The unofficial record of 1,163, set last year in Dundurn, Sask., appears to be shattered as people from across the country flocked to Drumheller Saturda...

Charges have been laid in a homicide investigation in Gleichen.The investigation is in connection to an incident reported by RCMP to have occurred on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in which officers found a deceased man in the southeast Alberta hamlet. An autopsy determined his death was the result of a homicide.READ MORE:...

The province is offering Albertans the chance to have their say on the future of auto insurance through a new survey."We have been working hard to come up with a long-term solution to the complex issue of rising costs of auto insurance. As we weigh our options to improve the system, we need to hear from Albertans ...

The Alberta government is aiming to help the publishing and entertainment industries in the province thrive with an $8-million investment in the Alberta Media Fund. Through the Fund, book and magazine publishers, sound recording agencies, and film producers can access grants for projects in art production, training, ca...

It can be neat to live side-by-side with an urban deer population, but it can also present a hazard for both parties.If you see an animal get hit by a car, or with a significant injury, a report can be made to Fish and Wildlife.Fish and Wildlife will assess the condition of the animal and if it's deemed completely immo...

Some students in Alberta will learn from the new social studies curriculum this year.The provincial government says the new draft curriculum for grades K-6 is ready to begin pilot testing in select schools.Since September last year, a wide range of educational experts were consulted on the new learning guidelines. Base...

Despite the cost of everything going up in recent years, Albertans have struggled to bring in more money.Statistics Canada has released new data on household incomes for 2022.Across the country, the median after-tax income of both families and single people was $70,500 in 2022. That is down by 3.4 per cent compared to ...

It was a packed house at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night as the Alberta NDP held its first leadership debate in Lethbridge.All five candidates participated, including Sarah Hoffman, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Gil McGowan, Naheed Nenshi and Kathleen Ganley. @lethbridgenewsnow ♬ original sound - Lethbridge News...

Officers looking into what has been deemed a homicide in southern Alberta.The Gleichen RCMP says it was contacted by EMS at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.Medical responders received a report of an unresponsive man. Upon arrival, a man was declared deceased and "had injuries consistent with b...

The ruling United Conservatives proposed legislation on Thursday changing how elections and city halls will operate from 2025 onwards, pending approval. READ: Alberta proposes councillor removal powers, electronic tabulator ban and more in city government revampIt's the biggest overhaul of municipal rules in recent yea...