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'A real rodeo': Fires, rain and snow hit Yellowhead County in west central Alberta

'A real rodeo': Fires, rain and snow hit Yellowhead County in west central Alberta

EDMONTON — The mayor of Yellowhead County in west central Alberta says it's been a wild few weeks in the area as residents deal with wildfires, rain and snow.
Man dies of injuries in workplace accident on First Nation in southern Alberta

Man dies of injuries in workplace accident on First Nation in southern Alberta

TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION — Police at a First Nation near Calgary say a man has died after a workplace accident. The Tsuut'ina Police Service says officers responded to a report of an injury on Tsuut'ina Nation.
Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

CALGARY — New modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator suggests Canadian oil production will plummet by 2050 — and large portions of Alberta's oilsands facilities will be shut down — if the world is successful in reaching net-zero greenhouse gas em
Government commemorates 'sombre anniversary' 10 years after southern Alberta floods

Government commemorates 'sombre anniversary' 10 years after southern Alberta floods

CALGARY — Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says it's a "sombre anniversary" for many Albertans. It has been 10 years since the floods in southern Alberta.
Rain that doused Alberta fires now cause flooding and prompt evacuations

Rain that doused Alberta fires now cause flooding and prompt evacuations

EDMONTON — Just days after thousands of residents of Alberta's Yellowhead County were allowed to return home following their second evacuation in only a few weeks due to forest fires, it's now flooding that's forcing some county residents to flee.
Oil and gas, electricity emissions remain a challenge for Ottawa-Alberta relationship

Oil and gas, electricity emissions remain a challenge for Ottawa-Alberta relationship

OTTAWA — There is no line in the sand between his government and Alberta over energy and climate policies but there is also still a lot of daylight in their respective visions, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Monday.
Alberta extending fuel tax relief program until end of the year, premier says

Alberta extending fuel tax relief program until end of the year, premier says

CALGARY — Alberta’s United Conservative Party government says it's sticking to its campaign promise to extend the fuel tax relief program until the end of the year.
Residents in northern Alberta area affected by wildfire expected to return home

Residents in northern Alberta area affected by wildfire expected to return home

FORT CHIPEWYAN, ALBERTA — Residents forced to leave their homes in a community in northern Alberta are being allowed back in with a phased re-entry plan.
Empire expands Voilà online grocery home-delivery service into Alberta

Empire expands Voilà online grocery home-delivery service into Alberta

STELLARTON, N.S. — Empire Co. Ltd. says it's launching its Voilà online grocery home-delivery service in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas.
Girls, 10, 3, suffer life-threatening injuries in OHV collision in Alberta

Girls, 10, 3, suffer life-threatening injuries in OHV collision in Alberta

AIRDRIE, Alta. — Two young girls are in hospital with life-threatening injuries after police say an off-highway vehicle they were riding collided with a pickup truck in southern Alberta. RCMP in Airdrie, Alta.
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