Category Archives: Breaking News

Alberta Industry Skills grant to train nearly 900 workers in high-demand fields EDMONTON - Alberta's government is investing more than $5 million in training programs to address labour shortages and b...

REGINA-Once hailed as the most popular premier in Canada, Quebec's Franois Legault is now facing a dramatic fall from grace. According to new polling data from the Angus Reid Institute, only 22% of Qu...

Event to feature Dene hand games, storytelling, traditional village and student programming FORT McMURRAY, AB. - The Athabasca Tribal Council will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its cultural festi...

Union says talks stalled until concerns are taken more seriously; ATA to hold member webinars next week EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says the province remains committed to reaching a fair dea...

Beloved downtown caf Mitchell's to close after more than 30 years FORT MCMURRAY, AB. - A beloved fixture of downtown Fort McMurray is preparing to say goodbye. Mitchell's Caf, known for its hearty sou...

Fort McMurray to host free hazardous waste and electronics roundup Sept. 13 FORT McMURRAY, Alta. - Residents can drop off old electronics, household chemicals and other hazardous items at a free colle...

Teachers' group calls Alberta book ban revisions an 'improvement,' but still government overreach EDMONTON - The Alberta Teachers' Association says the province's revised school library rules provide ...

Alberta rewrites school library rules after uproar over banned books EDMONTON - Alberta has revised its rules on books in schools to ban works with explicit images of sexual acts, but not written desc...

Cenovus requires two-thirds shareholder approval at Oct. 9 meeting CALGARY - Strathcona Resources Ltd. has increased its stake in MEG Energy Corp. and confirmed it will oppose the company's proposed t...

Province to adopt new standards for oil sands mine water Alberta is moving ahead with new rules for treating and releasing water from oil sands tailings ponds, following recommendations from a governm...