Alberta News - brought to you by 小蓝视频

'A raw nerve': Alberta professor to assess level of white supremacy in military

The Department of National Defence has awarded a grant to a University of Alberta professor to conduct a deep dive into the extent of white supremacy in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Jan 12, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Canada's Gushue tops Whyte to advance at Canadian Open

CAMROSE, Alta. 鈥� Canada's Brad Gushue picked up a six-end, 5-1 win over Scotland's Ross Whyte to advance at the Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open on Wednesday. Gushue of St. John's, N.L.

Jan 11, 2023 9:42 PM Read more >

Premier, sovereignty bill are barriers to progress on emerging energy: Alberta NDP

EDMONTON 鈥� Alberta鈥檚 Opposition NDP leader wants to see more details of Ottawa's proposed plan for green energy jobs, but says Premier Danielle Smith鈥檚 knee-jerk criticism and her sovereignty act don't help anyone.

Jan 11, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

Reigning national champion Einarson dumps Lawes in five ends at Canadian Open

CAMROSE, Alta. 鈥� Reigning national champion Kerri Einarson defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon at the Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open. Einarson needed only five ends to complete the victory at the triple-knockout competition.

Jan 11, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Edmonton Elks re-sign American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna to two-year contract

EDMONTON 鈥� The Edmonton Elks re-signed American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna to a two-year contract Wednesday. Ceresna, 28, was a CFL all-star for the first time last season.

Jan 11, 2023 1:43 PM Read more >

Alberta Opposition NDP calls for public input on plan to subsidize well cleanup

EDMONTON 鈥� Alberta's New Democrat Opposition wants public consultations on a government plan that would subsidize oil and gas companies to fulfil legal commitments to clean up old wells, a major proponent of which has been working directly in Premier

Jan 11, 2023 9:07 AM Read more >

Alberta premier won't commit to sovereignty act to rebut feds' 'just transition' plan

EDMONTON 鈥� Premier Danielle Smith won鈥檛 commit to using Alberta's controversial sovereignty act to rebut looming federal 鈥渏ust transition鈥� legislation, which she calls an existential threat to her province鈥檚 bedrock oil and gas industry.

Jan 10, 2023 4:02 PM Read more >

Parks Canada says decision to restrict private vehicles at Moraine Lake necessary

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. 鈥� A decision to restrict personal vehicles at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Banff National Park was required to balance the growing number of visitors with protecting the environment, says a Parks Canada official.

Jan 10, 2023 3:44 PM Read more >

A close call for Calgary man rescued after he was compacted in a garbage truck

CALGARY 鈥� A man sustained what Calgary fire officials are calling moderate injuries after he was rescued from the back of a garbage truck.

Jan 10, 2023 12:25 PM Read more >

Alberta to send out inflation-aid cash to those on income supports at end of month

EDMONTON 鈥� Albertans on income-support programs are to begin receiving inflation-relief payments at the end of the month. Affordability Minister Matt Jones said Monday that the first of six monthly $100 cheques are to be sent out on Jan. 31.

Jan 9, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >