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Evacuation orders issued as rising rivers threaten Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.

Apr 27, 2020 4:02 AM Read more >

Lawyers and advocates ponder the future of the jury system with COVID-19

CALGARY — The president of the Canadian Council of Criminal Defence Lawyers is worried the justice system will try to delay jury trials as it deals with COVID-19 at the expense of the rights of those accused of a crime.

Apr 27, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >

Alberta offensive lineman O'Donnell agrees to terms with Indianapolis Colts

Canadian Carter O'Donnell will begin his pro football career as an Indianapolis Colt. The towering University of Alberta offensive lineman agreed to terms with the Colts on Saturday after being bypassed in the 2020 NFL draft.

Apr 25, 2020 6:43 PM Read more >

'Death is so real:' Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure

CALGARY — An organization that works with immigrants says the temporary closure of a large slaughterhouse in southern Alberta has left many among its largely Filipino workforce fearful for the future.

Apr 25, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Alberta rolls back cuts to rural doctor fees, tops up other fees in $81M plan

EDMONTON — Alberta is rolling back more billing changes to fees and adding millions of dollars in extra cash to stop rural doctors from pulling back from hospital duties.

Apr 24, 2020 5:11 PM Read more >

NHL's hub-city concept intrigues Flames general manager Brad Treliving

CALGARY — Where, when and how are Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving's questions for the NHL as the league considers a hub-city concept to resume the season.

Apr 24, 2020 4:07 PM Read more >

Alberta's top court overturns oilsands project approval over Aboriginal concerns

EDMONTON — Alberta's highest court has overturned regulatory approvals for a $440-million oilsands project that would have encroached on land a First Nation considers sacred.

Apr 24, 2020 3:24 PM Read more >

Former MP named as Alberta's new trade representative in Washington, D.C.

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has named a former member of Parliament to be its senior representative in Washington, D.C.

Apr 24, 2020 2:42 PM Read more >

Alberta unveils process for paying out $1 billion in oilfield cleanup grants

CALGARY — Oilfield services companies in Alberta will be able to apply through an online portal starting May 1 for $1 billion in grants under the oilfield rehabilitation program announced by the federal government last week.

Apr 24, 2020 2:18 PM Read more >

Differing COVID-19 orders a challenge for boundary city of Lloydminster

LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. — Gerald Aalbers lives and works in Alberta, but he can see Saskatchewan from his office window. As the mayor of Lloydminster, which straddles the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary, he's dealt with some unique situations.

Apr 24, 2020 11:21 AM Read more >