Alberta News

EDMONTON — Two members of Alberta's new $2-million panel fighting federal overreach say they aren't responsible for the messaging and ideas on the panel's website, including a suggestion to end social supports for some newcomers.

British Columbia's Invasive Species Council says the province needs to get ahead of the potential risk of feral pigs before they gain a foothold the way they have elsewhere in Canada.

Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have proven to be too much for the Edmonton Elks over the years. Winnipeg (2-0) hosts Edmonton (0-2) on Thursday, having won the last 12 head-to-head matchups between the West Division rivals.

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed confidence one or more private-sector pipeline operators will come forward with a plan to ship oilsands crude to the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C.

TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has called 42 players into camp in Edmonton ahead of July test matches against Belgium and Spain.

CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from some immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult citizens on potential referendum questions.

TORONTO — Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how the province should stand up to Ottawa while building a "strong and sovereign Alberta within Canada.

EDMONTON — Alberta's auditor general has been granted his request for nearly $1 million in extra funding to continue digging into allegations of corruption in private health-care contracts.