Category Archives: Breaking News
Fraser Institute survey finds growing AI adoption in Alberta schools
CALGARY - A majority of Alberta teachers surveyed say they have received training on how to use artificial intelligence in lesson planning and classroom materials, according to a new poll commissioned...
Jun 24, 2026 scanrail / Depositphotos.com
ALERT charges Edmonton school employee with child exploitation offences
EDMONTON - An Edmonton school custodian has been charged with child sexual exploitation offences following an investigation by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams' Internet Child Exploitation unit....
Jun 24, 2026 ALERT Logo
Suncor move to local workforce wins praise across political spectrum
FORT McMURRAY - A Suncor decision to localize approximately 200 oilsands positions has drawn widespread praise from municipal, provincial and business leaders, who say the move could strengthen the re...
Jun 23, 2026 Workers at Suncor Mine. Image via Suncor.com
Alberta health union raises concerns over physician dual practice
EDMONTON - The union representing thousands of Alberta health-care professionals says a new provincial policy allowing some physicians to bill patients privately for surgeries could weaken the public ...
Jun 23, 2026 gpointstudio / Depositphotos.com
No active wildfires in Fort McMurray Provincial Forest Area despite rising fire danger
FORT McMURRAY - Alberta Wildfire says there are currently no active wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, even as fire danger levels increase in parts of northeastern Alberta and warmer weather ...
Jun 23, 2026 Current wildfire danger, June 23, 2026. Image via Alberta Wildfire
Better Business Bureau issues warning over seasonal fraud schemes
CALGARY - The Better Business Bureau is warning Albertans to stay alert for seasonal scams as fraudsters take advantage of summer events, travel plans and entertainment activities. BBB Alberta and Eas...
Jun 23, 2026 By XxDestinyxX - Photo by my own cameraPreviously published: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiDZQNbtJY, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27664470
Gregoire Skate Park officially open
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will officially open the new Gregoire Skate Park on Tuesday with a community celebration recognizing the students, educators, municipal...
Jun 23, 2026 YuliyaKirayonakBO / Depositphotos.com
Inflation rises above Bank of Canada target as fuel, food costs climb
OTTAWA - Inflation accelerated in May, rising above the Bank of Canada's target range as higher fuel and food prices continued to put pressure on household budgets. Statistics Canada says the Consumer...
Jun 23, 2026 InkDropCreative / Depositphotos.com
Fuel prices to ease but experts warn of renewed oil market risks
CALGARY - Gasoline prices across North America have continued to decline in recent weeks, but analysts warn renewed tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz could quickly change the outlook. P...
Jun 23, 2026 spflaum / Depositphotos.com
Canada boosts Arctic sovereignty with new radar agreement
OTTAWA - In a boost to both military spending and Arctic sovereignty, Canada has finalized a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Australia to acquire an advanced long-range radar system designed to de...
Jun 23, 2026 By Noclador - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52312869
