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Housing markets heat up around the province

Housing markets heat up around the province

After the standstill caused by the pandemic in 2020, real estate markets across the province are surging. Low interest rates, a COVID-19 vaccine and desire for change are some of the reasons why, say experts.
Kenney says Alberta didn't prep carbon tax fallback plan, was hoping to win in court

Kenney says Alberta didn't prep carbon tax fallback plan, was hoping to win in court

Kenney said Alberta is looking at many options, including the New Brunswick model or perhaps Quebec’s cap-and-trade system.
Hackers demand ransom from Town of Didsbury in cyber attack

Hackers demand ransom from Town of Didsbury in cyber attack

Cyber security experts working with town 'to restore the integrity of our system,' says mayor
Bowden man charged with first degree murder

Bowden man charged with first degree murder

25-year-old Bowden woman was found deceased in an apartment unit in Bowden on March 22
BREAKING: More COVID-19 cases identified at EPC

BREAKING: More COVID-19 cases identified at EPC

More cases in addition to two announced March 24
Alberta sets new high for variant COVID-19 cases, with 325 detected Friday

Alberta sets new high for variant COVID-19 cases, with 325 detected Friday

Variant cases made up nearly half of the 717 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Alberta on Friday.
Opposition leaders urged to speed up bill to ensure safe election during pandemic

Opposition leaders urged to speed up bill to ensure safe election during pandemic

While he insisted the government remains focused on steering the country through the pandemic, LeBlanc noted an election could be triggered at any time in a minority Parliament.
Alberta considering its options after Supreme Court ruling on carbon tax: Kenney

Alberta considering its options after Supreme Court ruling on carbon tax: Kenney

“We’ll continue to fight to defend our exclusive provincial power to regulate our resource industries.”
Canmore RCMP investigating after air let out of emergency vehicle's tires

Canmore RCMP investigating after air let out of emergency vehicle's tires

Canmore RCMP are investigating after an Alberta Health Services vehicle had the air let out of two of its tires in an "intentional act to disable the emergency vehicle."
Alberta health minister says he regrets dismissing bitterness of year-long doctor fight

Alberta health minister says he regrets dismissing bitterness of year-long doctor fight

"I truly want to move forward together for the sake of patients and all Albertans," he wrote in a letter to Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Paul Boucher.
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