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Alberta wildfires | Flames wreak havoc in Jasper, Canadian military to step in
Sorry, your browser does not support videos. (Jasper) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on social media that Ottawa has approved Alberta’s request for federal assistance after a fast-moving wildfire struck…
Wildfires in Jasper, Alberta | Our live coverage
Alberta wildfires Flames arrive in Jasper One of the two fires that threatened Jasper reached the town on Wednesday, two days after it was evacuated. Several other areas of Alberta…
Alberta wildfires | Flames reach Jasper
One of the two fires that threatened Jasper reached the town on Wednesday, two days after it was evacuated. Several other areas of Alberta are also on alert. In Canmore,…
Wildfires reach outskirts of Jasper, Alberta
An out-of-control wildfire began ravaging Jasper, Alberta, on Wednesday evening, threatening one of Canada’s most iconic municipalities, nestled in the heart of the national park that bears its name. Two…
Asylum seekers | Alberta and British Columbia tell Legault they are already doing their part
(Halifax) Some provinces are sympathetic to Quebec’s request to take in more asylum seekers, but they already have their hands full. Published at 3:19 p.m. Patrice Bergeron The Canadian Press…
Asylum seekers: Alberta and BC tell Legault they are already doing their part
Some provinces sympathize with Quebec, which is asking them to take in more asylum seekers, but they already have their hands full too. That’s what Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggested…
Alberta | Oil company fined for exposing animals to toxins
(Edmonton) A major oilsands producer has been fined after hundreds of birds, wolves and coyotes were exposed to toxins in one of its tailings ponds. Published at 5:48 p.m. Bob…
Alberta | Out-of-control wildfire approaches Suncor Energy site
(Calgary) An out-of-control wildfire in northern Alberta prompted Suncor Energy on Thursday to evacuate all non-essential workers from its Firebag oilsands site. Published at 5:37 p.m. Amanda Stephenson The Canadian…
Ottawa grants $11 million to clean energy projects, mainly in Alberta
Eleven clean energy projects, most of which are located in Alberta, have been selected to receive a total of $11 million in federal funding. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made…
Alberta sets record $4.3 billion surplus for 2023-24 fiscal year
Alberta announced a surplus of $4.3 billion for the fiscal year ended last March. Finance Minister Nate Horner says Alberta collected nearly $75 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year, thanks…
Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi becomes leader of the NDP in Alberta
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi was able to appeal to new members outside the traditional fold of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Alberta, a success that propelled him to…
Alberta NDP | Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi becomes leader
(Calgary) Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi was able to appeal to new members outside the traditional fold of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Alberta, a success that propelled him…
Pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Alberta | Edmonton police criticized for their way of dislodging protesters
University of Alberta students reacted with outrage Saturday after Edmonton police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, calling the operation violent and disputing claims the protesters were breaking the law.…
University of Alberta campus | Police clear out pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Edmonton police say they cleared pro-Palestinian demonstrators from the University of Alberta campus on Saturday morning. Posted at 12:42 p.m. Updated at 1:35 p.m. Christopher Reynolds The Canadian Press A…
Wildfire forces Alberta to issue evacuation alert in Fort McMurray
(Fort Mcmurray) An evacuation alert has been issued in Alberta for Fort McMurray as an out-of-control wildfire burns nearby. Posted at 11:11 p.m. Residents in the area north of the…
Forest fires | Evacuation alerts in Alberta and British Columbia
(Cariboo) Residents of the town of Cariboo are facing an evacuation alert over fears of an early start to the wildfire season in British Columbia and Alberta. Posted at 9:24…
Little seduction at $5,000: Alberta courts our construction workers
Alberta is making eyes on Quebec construction workers, trained at Quebec’s expense, by offering them attractive tax advantages so that they can move to the land of the wild rose.…
According to an Alberta court | Quebec DJ Snails was the subject of defamation
(Calgary) A Quebec electronic music artist is hoping to get his career and life back on track after triumphing in a defamation trial in Alberta linked to social media posts…
Alberta NDP | Ex-Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi launches leadership race
Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement Monday, announcing his candidacy for leadership of the Alberta NDP. Mr. Nenshi says he wants to oppose the United Conservative…
Alberta | City bans Pride flags on municipal property
(Regina) The student town of Westlock, Alberta, has voted in favor of a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks on municipal property. Posted at 4:21 p.m. Jeremy Simes The…