Category Archives: Breaking News
Pressure builds nationwide to expand pipelines as global energy instability rises
CALGARY - The Montreal Economic Institute is adding its voice to the growing chorus of institutions and individuals demanding action on petroleum pipelines in Canada, saying new export capacity could ...
Mar 25, 2026 lagereek / Depositphotos.com
College cuts loom as international student changes hit northern Alberta
FORT McMURRAY - Keyano College says it is bracing for a sharp drop in enrolment and potential job losses as it adjusts to shifting student numbers and funding pressures. Chantal Beaver, associate vice...
Mar 25, 2026 Keyano campus, supplied image
Police allege online luring of children in multi-agency Alberta investigation
CALGARY - A 23-year-old Calgary man is facing 21 charges, including child luring, extortion and multiple child sexual exploitation offences, following an investigation into alleged online targeting of...
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Debate grows over cancer care as surgery timelines slip in Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition NDP says cancer patients are facing worsening wait times for surgery and is calling on the provincial government to take immediate action. The party points to data from...
Mar 25, 2026 vilevi / Depositphotos.com
Premiers call on Ottawa to give provinces role in judicial appointments
EDMONTON - Four provincial premiers are calling on Ottawa to overhaul Canada's judicial appointment process to give provinces a formal role in selecting judges. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Ontario...
Mar 24, 2026 SergPoznanskiy / Depositphotos.com
Ottawa to act on auditor general recommendations for international student program
OTTAWA - Canada's immigration minister says the federal government will act on recommendations from the auditor general following a review of reforms to the international student program. In a stateme...
Mar 24, 2026 ishtygashev / Depositphotos.com
Alberta proposes 120-day timeline to fast-track major project approvals
EDMONTON - Alberta's government says it will introduce legislation to set a 120-day approval timeline for major projects, aiming to speed up development and attract investment. Premier Danielle Smith ...
Mar 24, 2026 panama555 / Depositphotos.com
Fort McMurray residents encouraged to enjoy snow before melt with RCMP event
FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - The Wood Buffalo RCMP are inviting residents to get outside and enjoy the late winter weather with a community sledding event alongside Monty the Safety Bear. Officers and the R...
Mar 24, 2026 Sled with Monty
Pipeline expansion could add $31 billion annually to Canada's economy: report
CALGARY - Expanding oil pipeline capacity could boost Canada's economy by more than $30 billion annually and support thousands of jobs, according to a new analysis from ATB Financial and Studio.Energy...
Mar 24, 2026 vladymyrb / Depositphotos.com
Coalition launches against proposed oilsands carbon capture network
EDMONTON - A new coalition of rural residents, farmers and Indigenous communities has formed in Alberta to oppose a proposed carbon capture pipeline project backed by major oilsands producers. The gro...
Mar 24, 2026
