Daily summaries of what's happening across Alberta. Every story links back to the original outlet that reported it.
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The Hawk Fire tore through Reno, Nevada's Peavine Mountain area over the weekend, destroying homes and prompting a state of emergency as winds pushed flames toward the University of Nevada campus.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Governor General Louise Arbour and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak are among speakers set to attend a ceremony unveiling a new anniversary monument.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
About 50 First Nations now belong to Treaty 6, which spans almost 315,000 square kilometres of central Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
With coyote populations rising in urban areas, provincial officials say residents can help by responding aggressively to sightings rather than ignoring the animals.
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The walkway replaces a faded crosswalk tribute and leads to a memorial listing more than 100 names of the fallen.
Source: CHAT News Today
Canada and the U.S. are locked in a fresh tariff standoff after Ottawa suspended trade talks, drawing mixed reaction from provincial leaders including Alberta's premier.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Miyu Yamashita's tournament-record 191 through three rounds has her poised to win the CPKC Women's Open at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The City says crews will need only 15-20 minutes at each site, with brief lane closures expected while inspections take place.
Source: EverythingGP
Crews are battling active fire behaviour on a new blaze in the Grande Prairie Forest Area as forecasters warn stronger winds could fuel further growth.
Source: EverythingGP
A four-goal second-half surge lifted the Rise past the league-leading Rapid at TD Place, pulling Vancouver into fourth place in the Northern Super League standings.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Toronto improved to 5-5 and moved into second place in the East Division with the rain-soaked victory over Hamilton at BMO Field.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The 16-year-old amateur climbed the leaderboard in Edmonton during round three, as Japan's Miyu Yamashita held a tournament-record pace at the top.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Ryan Armour's second-round 63 pushed him to 12 under at Canyon Meadows, edging past a crowded chase pack heading into Sunday's final round.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Canada's prime minister called it a trade war after negotiations broke down Friday night, with premiers across the country split on how loudly to cheer Ottawa's response.
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Canada's business and labour leaders warned the new tariffs could force exporters to cut jobs or shut down entirely after trade negotiations broke off in Ottawa.
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The Vancouver teenager sits seven shots back of the leader heading into Saturday's round at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
High Commissioner Rieaz Shaik says South Africa is negotiating a new strategic partnership with Canada while praising Alberta's outward-looking trade efforts.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled negotiators from Washington after a midnight deadline passed without a deal, promising dollar-for-dollar retaliation against the new U.S. tariffs.
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The tariffs took effect Saturday after talks between Ottawa and Washington collapsed just before a midnight deadline. They cover roughly five per cent of all Canadian exports to the U.S.
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Vincent Blanchard's 40-yard field goal as time expired capped a second-half comeback that pushed Edmonton to 8-3 atop the West Division.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Edmonton Elks defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 22-19 in Canadian Football League play, part of a full slate of Friday scores across MLB, the NFL pre-season and the WNBA.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A fourth group of whales has left the shuttered Niagara Falls park, part of a deal moving dozens of animals to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
City crews will begin excavation and paving at a key intersection inside the facility this weekend, with some work scheduled outside normal hours to reduce disruption.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Lethbridge's annual summer fair closes out its run with a full slate of rodeo, wrestling, live music and a fireworks show over the Midway.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The family-friendly event will encourage residents to vote in the upcoming referendum on Alberta's place in Canada. It runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gazebo across from the Town of Sundre building.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Downtown Voice's annual celebration turns the core into a pedestrian zone with shopping, food and live music through Saturday.
Source: CHAT News Today
The province is putting $24 million toward higher RAMP grants for low-income Albertans with mobility challenges, citing rising renovation costs.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP, CHAT News Today
The Aug. 21 provincial crop report shows a wide gap between southern and central regions and the province's northern growing areas, though rain has boosted soil moisture across the board.
Source: rdnewsNOW
A shipping container arrived in Lethbridge without the 35-pound trophy inside, forcing a planned public appearance to be postponed.
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The PGA Tour Champions event at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club saw two golfers post identical bogey-free rounds to share the top spot.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The nonprofit relocated after more than 30 years to address accessibility concerns at its former location.
Source: CHAT News Today
A man is expected to survive after being shot by an RCMP officer following an hours-long standoff sparked by a reported domestic disturbance in Fox Creek.
Source: EverythingGP
With a federal deadline looming, Burton Bailey says central Alberta industries from honey to oil and gas have already suffered from months of tariff uncertainty.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Head coach Cindy Tye has finalized a 21-player roster plus six alternates for next month's tournament in Poland, with the team opening group play against England.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A mother suffered a seizure in a Dawson Creek hotel pool and pulled her two children under with her before quick action from bystanders kept all three alive.
Source: EverythingGP
The club held the Tennis Alberta Junior Provincial Championships and the Alberta Open Tennis Championships within weeks of each other, its first time hosting both since 2024 and 2007.
Source: rdnewsNOW
From a dramatic cave rescue near Canmore to heated town halls over AI data centres, Alberta's week blended outdoor drama, political friction and a packed sports calendar. Communities from Medicine Hat to Red Deer also leaned into summer events and public safety measures.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP, Avalanche Canada, CTV News Calgary, The Canadian Press, Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A busy slate of family-friendly events fills Medicine Hat Aug. 21-23, from guided city tours to a sustainability market, as warm summer weather holds through the weekend.
Source: CHAT News Today
The suspension effectively keeps midfielder Leandro Paredes off Argentina's national team for a full year, matching one of the harshest sanctions in World Cup history.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The province will put $250,000 a year into avalanche forecasting and safety through 2028-29, ending an uncertain stretch in which the non-profit warned it would have to cut backcountry services.
Sources: Avalanche Canada, CTV News Calgary, The Canadian Press
A man pinned vertically in a narrow passage of Rat's Nest Cave was extracted using a newly built underground radio system that transmits through solid rock.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Volunteer rescuers tested newly built underground radio technology for the first time during the operation at Rat's Nest Cave near Canmore.
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Japan's Miyu Yamashita set the pace after round one at Royal Mayfair Golf Club, with a pair of Canadian teens among the closest chasers.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The funding boost pushes Alberta's annual investment in Family Resource Networks to $66.7 million as officials seek applications for services families used more than 128,000 times last year.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The province is reviving its Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force under Calgary-Lougheed MLA Eric Bouchard, building on a 2024 panel whose seven recommendations were all accepted.
Sources: EverythingGP, Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, rdnewsNOW
Community members and local businesses will gather to bid on items with proceeds supporting Alberta's air ambulance service.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Police say officers found a suspect matching the description within minutes in a nearby park after an employee reported the robbery.
Source: CHAT News Today
The Canada Foundation for Innovation funding will back two applied research projects, one focused on rural healthcare technology and the other on cold-climate energy solutions.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Dry ground conditions and a lack of rain in the forecast prompted the move, which limits open burning across the county.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Organizers say the event aims to provide practical support to families facing loss and hardship after the disaster.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Cornerback Tyrell Ford and Edmonton's secondary have turned opportunistic play into a league-leading turnover total heading into Friday's home game against Winnipeg.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Race officials confirmed the Sunday course was two-thirds of a kilometre too long, raising doubts for runners chasing qualifying times.
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RCMP allege the fraud unfolded over seven years through handwritten cheques written to the company's bookkeeper.
Source: CHAT News Today
Crews found the base beneath the right lane was mostly mud and dirt, forcing extra excavation that pushed the resurfacing project over budget.
Source: CHAT News Today
The Wednesday evening session at Lacombe Memorial Centre was the first of three government town halls on AI data centres planned across the province.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today
The province's police watchdog found no grounds for charges after reviewing a violent 2023 traffic stop near Valleyview that left a suspect with facial injuries.
Source: EverythingGP
The NHL announced the games as part of a push with the NHLPA to grow hockey in Germany, one of Europe's most active hockey markets.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Sherwood Park native, who won sprint gold in Tokyo, switched to bobsled for the 2026 Winter Games before a new $153-million facility drew her back to the track.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Nola Besplug received a two-year conditional sentence after admitting to defrauding families who registered children for a youth hockey program that ultimately never played a season.
Source: CHAT News Today
Hundreds of residents pushed back on the province's approach to regulating billion-dollar AI data centre investments during a heated town hall in central Alberta.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The US$2.75 million LPGA Tour event at Royal Mayfair Golf Club features six of the world's top 10 players, including world No. 1 Nelly Korda.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston made the disclosure from Banff after a call between the prime minister and provincial leaders on the draft Canada-U.S. trade agreement.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the province's own rule to zero out the fuel tax when oil prices climbed was never enforced.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP, CHAT News Today, rdnewsNOW
The biennial awards recognize residents over age 70 for continued leadership and community service across southeast Alberta.
Source: CHAT News Today
ASIRT opened the investigation in July after allegations that an off-duty officer was involved in intimate partner violence; the officer's identity is being withheld to protect the victim.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP, rdnewsNOW
Race director Tom Keogh apologized after reversing an earlier claim that the course was correctly measured, saying a detour offset was miscalculated.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
Crews will widen and repave 1.23 kilometres of trail in the Ross Creek network, with work expected to run into late October.
Source: CHAT News Today
The AJHL franchise is bolstering its scouting department by bringing back a player who helped it capture a national title.
Source: CHAT News Today
The City says equipment deliveries and a new transmission line are next on the schedule as the project moves into its facility construction phase.
Source: CHAT News Today
Alberta Wildfire confirmed no active fires burned in the province's Forest Protection Area on August 17, a milestone not seen in four decades.
Source: EverythingGP
The utility says the flights are routine and aims to limit disturbance to residents, livestock and wildlife along the way.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Twenty teams will race across the city to raise money for The Root Cellar's Emergency Food Pantry, with the event livestreamed for those not competing.
Source: CHAT News Today
President Trump claimed a Canada-U.S. trade deal reviving Keystone XL, though officials would not say what, if anything, has changed since Ottawa first pitched the idea last year.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Edmonton hosts Winnipeg with sole possession of first place and the season series tiebreaker on the line.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Persistent rain has slowed crop staging in parts of Alberta while easing heat stress in the south, according to the latest AFSC crop report.
Source: EverythingGP
The move follows Chamber of Commerce complaints that 2025 fee hikes outpaced inflation for some businesses.
Source: CHAT News Today
The White House says the pause hinges on Canada addressing provincial liquor bans, auto import quotas and dairy supply management, with Trump also citing the Keystone XL pipeline.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Residents worried about water use, pollution and electricity costs will get to question officials at the province's inaugural public session on AI data centre development.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The tournament features six of the world's top 10 players, including No. 1 Nelly Korda, at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Club.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The wedding-favours maker, founded in 1983, says it can no longer absorb the costs of cross-border tariffs and lost trade exemptions.
Source: CHAT News Today
The planned facility would offer two ice sheets and up to six curling sheets at a Dunmore Junction site serving the wider region.
Source: CHAT News Today
Montreal receiver Tyson Philpot is on pace for a record-breaking 2,308 receiving yards, but Edmonton players Justin Rankin and Cody Fajardo also feature prominently in this season's historic offensive numbers.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
Police told two Khalistan referendum organizers their lives face credible, serious threats, but the lead coordinator says the vote planned for Edmonton this fall will proceed as scheduled.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The City of Medicine Hat says the project will be completed in phases to limit disruption for visitors and pickleball players.
Source: CHAT News Today
New CMHC data shows most major Alberta cities posting fewer housing starts this year, with Lethbridge the lone exception among the centres tracked.
Source: rdnewsNOW
A summer showcase at Medicine Hat College's Centre for Innovation featured student projects ranging from agricultural drone imaging to a proposed coach service linking the Hat to Calgary's airport.
Source: CHAT News Today
A new Leger survey finds Albertans are the least likely of any province to back a hard-line approach to trade talks with Washington, even as new U.S. tariffs on $28 billion in Canadian goods loom.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Red Deer-based squad went undefeated through round-robin play before falling in the gold-medal game at the Medicine Hat tournament.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Edmonton swept two of the CFL's three weekly player honours after a lopsided win over Toronto, with B.C.'s Zander Horvath also recognized.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The complaint targets two federal videos published June 30, including one in which Prime Minister Mark Carney says emissions will rise in coming years.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A pair of blasts tore through a Toledo industrial recycling facility during a shift change, leveling much of the roof and walls and triggering hours of firefighting.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
An independent adjudication committee of local business leaders selected the finalists across seven award categories.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Canfor's permanent closure of its Fox Creek mill will cost 74 jobs in the northwestern Alberta town of under 1,800 people as Ottawa scrambles to avert a new round of U.S. tariffs.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The exhibit runs through October at the Kiwanis Gallery inside the Red Deer Public Library, with a public opening event planned for early September.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Vancouver's Anna Huang, now the youngest golfer to win four Ladies European Tour titles, tees off at Royal Mayfair Golf Club with a very different résumé than last year's rookie debut.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Let's Talk Alberta brought its cross-province tour to Redcliff's Harmony Hall, part of a broader push ahead of a provincial referendum with 10 questions on the ballot this fall.
Source: CHAT News Today
The expansion meets a provincial mandate requiring all frontline officers to wear body cameras and follows a pilot project the service began in 2017.
Source: CHAT News Today
Excavators have started tearing down Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northern B.C., months after a gunman killed eight people including five children.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
With no Canada-U.S. trade agreement in place, southern Alberta producers face uncertainty over access to their largest export market.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The City of Lethbridge is asking residents to help shape a decade of infrastructure spending through its new Capital Improvement Program.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Homes in Red Deer also took longer to sell in July, with the average time on market climbing to 42 days from 34 in June.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Canadian negotiators remained in Washington this week ahead of a deadline for new U.S. tariffs, with several long-running disputes still unresolved.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Alberta Utilities Commission ruled the proposed generation station sat too close to homes and businesses in the town north of Calgary, sinking a key piece of a massive data centre plan.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
Environment Canada warns of damaging winds and large hail as storms are expected to develop Monday afternoon and continue into the evening.
Source: CHAT News Today
With classes set to resume in a few weeks, organizers are asking Red Deer-area residents to fill and donate backpacks for students in need.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The southern Calgary riding has had no sitting MLA since May, and three parties have now lined up candidates ahead of the vote.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today
The three-day trial with Skydio tested whether a remotely piloted drone could give officers real-time information before they reach a call.
Source: CHAT News Today
The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association wants residents to weigh in on what makes northwestern Alberta appealing to visitors before the project wraps up in October.
Source: EverythingGP
Statistics Canada data shows crime severity fell across the Sylvan Lake detachment area, mirroring a provincewide decline in RCMP-policed jurisdictions.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The announcement comes as the Western Canadian Baseball League wrapped up its season with the Saskatoon Berries claiming their first-ever title.
Source: CHAT News Today
Grand Chief Joey Pete says the absence of Alberta's Indigenous relations minister from a Treaty 6 anniversary ceremony reflects poorly on the province's priorities amid separation talk.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP
City council meets Monday to decide on reallocating capital funds for electric generation upgrades and on a plan to simplify business licence fees starting in 2027.
Source: CHAT News Today
The Two Medicine rider came from fourth place to capture the championship as two days of racing wrapped up on Sunday.
Source: CHAT News Today
The province wants Albertans to weigh in on land use near Jasper National Park before a Nov. 12 deadline.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Tanner Svenson went undefeated through five bocce matches at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games while also pursuing his broadcasting ambitions.
Source: CHAT News Today
With 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods set to take effect Wednesday, a Manitoba-led delegation used the Iowa State Fair to press the case for cross-border trade.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Ottawa's 10-match unbeaten run in the Northern Super League ended at McMahon Stadium despite the Rapid controlling more possession and shots.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Alberta RCMP is highlighting road safety advice for new and inexperienced drivers, who face higher risks of serious collisions according to Transport Canada.
Source: RCMP Alberta
Edmonton improved to 7-3 on the season, snapping a two-game skid and staying within striking distance of Saskatchewan atop the CFL's West Division.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
More than 1,700 athletes, coaches and officials competed across 10 sports in the southeast Alberta city, an event organizers spent up to eight years planning.
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Dr. Ken Sauer, a former Medicine Hat city councillor and school superintendent, has spent 80 years volunteering in the community he helped put on the national map.
Source: CHAT News Today
A court has rejected O'Leary Digital Limited's attempt to strike down the First Nation's legal challenge, clearing the way for a judicial review in December.
Source: EverythingGP
As the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Kabul hits its fifth anniversary, a Calgary-based advocacy group says the world must not look away from the plight of Afghan women and girls.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Winnipeg's victory leaves Calgary with a game in hand but a game behind in a tightening West Division playoff picture.
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Central Alberta junior golfers had mixed results at national championships this week, with one Red Deer player earning a spot in a upcoming LPGA Tour stop.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The province's latest crop report shows the Central region leading in barley, oat and pea yield projections even as soil moisture lags in parts of the South and Central.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Alberta's CFL and soccer clubs are in action Saturday, with Edmonton and Calgary each hosting games across three leagues.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Team Saskatchewan's Taylor Carter sank a 135-yard ace on the 16th hole during the final round of competition at Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club.
Source: CHAT News Today
The southern Alberta town is hosting a full slate of festivities, from a street dance to a centennial parade, to mark a century as a community.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The provincial election agency says no one has been removed from the List of Electors without consent, despite social media claims otherwise.
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A man was struck by police gunfire last June after appearing to point what officers believed was a shotgun; he survived after surgery. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team found no wrongdoing by the two RCMP officers involved.
Source: rdnewsNOW
One of two men charged in the case has since skipped a court date and is now wanted by RCMP on an arrest warrant.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Provincial and city officials remain at odds over how the QEII Highway expansion will affect Maskepetoon Park, with negotiations over compensation still ahead.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Edmonton fell from atop the West Division to second place behind Saskatchewan after back-to-back losses, including a 48-30 defeat to Montreal last weekend.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Police believe Timothy Wilson could be in Parkland County, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer or Calgary and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Source: rdnewsNOW
With sunny mid-20s temperatures expected this weekend, Alberta Health Services is urging caution at two popular swimming spots near Lethbridge.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
A packed grandstand in Rocky Mountain House watched chuckwagon action heat up as the World Finals push toward Saturday's championship deciders.
Source: EverythingGP
Medicine Hat closed out a successful national Special Olympics Games while weather warnings hit Red Deer and Lethbridge, and a court approved a multimillion-dollar settlement for WestJet flight attendants.
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The changes stem from a spring bill the government said was meant to remove ideology from classrooms.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Both men sought in a Medicine Hat shooting investigation are now in custody after Calgary police made a second arrest.
Source: CHAT News Today
The relay races run alongside the pro rodeo as part of next week's Whoop-Up Days celebrations in Lethbridge, combining both into a single show.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Medal events in basketball, bocce, soccer and tenpin bowling close out the week-long national competition as Ribfest and other weekend events also run in the city.
Source: CHAT News Today
The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce says the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games brought a major economic boost while putting the region in the national spotlight.
Source: CHAT News Today
Three flags inspired by native prairie plants are flying in Lethbridge's river valley as part of a gallery exhibition marking a milestone anniversary.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Mitchell MacDonald, a Medicine Hat 10-pin bowler who represented Canada at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, will compete on home soil as the city hosts the national event.
Source: CHAT News Today
Residents can register in advance to attend the in-person session or a later virtual event with Premier Danielle Smith.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Raelene Littlewolfe, 37, has not been in contact with family since Aug. 9, prompting a police appeal that spans two provinces.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Clairmont RCMP investigated Camp Tamarack after a parent flagged an allegedly racist social media post by a staff member and raised broader safety concerns.
Source: EverythingGP
The class-action deal covers thousands of female flight attendants who worked for the Calgary-based airline over a nearly seven-year span.
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Nathan Rourke passed for 301 yards and ran for a score as B.C. rallied late, while Calgary's QB and top rusher both left the game injured in the fourth quarter.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Weak rotation under fast-growing clouds could produce funnel clouds through Wednesday evening, forecasters say, with a small chance of a landspout tornado.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Winnipeg's Zach Collaros is set to start Friday against winless Ottawa, in a game with direct playoff implications for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL's West Division.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A hand-built four-kilometre miniature train track near Benalto will again open to the public, with ride proceeds going to two Alberta children's hospital foundations.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The new app followed feedback in the 2026 budget survey that residents struggled to find event and program information through the town's website or social media.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Environment and Climate Change Canada warned that ongoing rain could pool on roads and in low-lying areas through Friday.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
RCMP and city police officers surprised the boy at his home with a wish box, honouring his dream of becoming a police officer.
Source: EverythingGP
Maher, famous for catchphrases like "Yeah, baby!", called Calgary Flames hockey on radio for more than three decades.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The funding, drawn from the province's Investment and Growth Fund, targets the only newsprint mill operating in Alberta.
Source: EverythingGP
The province wants a contractor to examine global water projects, including California's aqueduct, as a model for future infrastructure decisions.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The pool facility will undergo deep cleaning and washroom upgrades before reopening Sept. 8, with pass holders directed to a nearby community pool.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The four-day Battle of the Rockies chuckwagon championship got underway despite afternoon rain, with the World Champion Driver set to be crowned Saturday.
Source: EverythingGP
Police say age and inexperience make young and new drivers more likely to be involved in fatal and injury collisions, prompting a reminder campaign on basic road safety habits.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
The three-day trial involves deploying a drone from headquarters to assist with active calls for service.
Source: CHAT News Today
Salma Lakhani, on her second visit to Medicine Hat, credited local volunteers for the success of the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, which run through Saturday.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Gulls will chase their first franchise championship after eliminating the Okotoks Dawgs in the West Division final.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and shadow minister Nathan Ip held a consultation at Westerner Park as part of a province-wide tour on AI data centre development.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The Monsignor McCoy High School graduate will join 14 other players from Alberta, B.C. and Yukon on Team Canada's roster for the seven-a-side tournament.
Source: CHAT News Today
A University of Calgary economist finds Alberta faces almost no exposure to a new round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, while experts warn the uneven impact could split provinces apart.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
New Brunswick RCMP are investigating after a bronze maple leaf was removed from a memorial to three constables killed in the 2014 Moncton shootings.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Chestermere-based mixed doubles pair, fifth at the 2026 Winter Olympics, were selected alongside four other mixed teams as Curling Canada begins a new four-year cycle.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Calgary sits at 4-5 and B.C. at 3-5 as both clubs try to climb the CFL's West Division standings in the season's second half.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
National insolvency filings are approaching levels last seen during the 2009 financial crisis, with Alberta among the provinces where totals now exceed pre-pandemic figures.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The colour change is part of a national effort to modernize RCMP uniforms, and comes amid recent incidents of people impersonating police.
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The years-long deal follows demolition of 28 buildings and extensive environmental remediation and testing on the historic site.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Didsbury RCMP say the accused had been hired to provide home-care and housekeeping services at the rural property before the alleged theft occurred.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Edmonton running back Justin Rankin has topped 100 rushing yards in four of five games this season when given 10 or more carries, but his workload has since dropped sharply.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Kids ages 4 to 16 can test out ringette at no cost at the G.H. Dawe Centre later this month.
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RCMP say two men entered a Louis Bull Nation residence and threatened to shoot a victim's son before fleeing on foot.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The back-to-back BCHL champions will open preseason play Sept. 8 against Spruce Grove as they rebuild after losing key players to major junior, NCAA and pro hockey.
Source: CHAT News Today
The province says the funding will help sexual assault and child advocacy centres meet growing demand for trauma-informed care across Alberta.
Source: CHAT News Today
The marching band unveiled its first uniform overhaul since 2004, prioritizing member safety and comfort while touring Scotland to mark 50 years since its first international trip.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The four-day playoff series at the Battle of the Rockies will crown a Wheels on Fire Series world champion on Sunday.
Source: EverythingGP
More than seven weeks after WestJet's last flight, provincial officials say they are still evaluating proposals to bring scheduled air service back to the city.
Source: CHAT News Today
A touring production featuring musicians who worked with the late Canadian songwriter will bring more than two dozen of his songs to the newly renovated venue.
Source: CHAT News Today
Calgary Flames games will move to QR Calgary 770 AM under a new five-year agreement, filling the gap left when Sportsnet 960 went off the air in July.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Local agencies say demand for bottled water remains high as they continue collecting donations for the city's unhoused and at-risk residents.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The province-wide project seeks input from anglers, boaters and birdwatchers to track a bird species already common on Alberta lakes.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
About 50 to 60 people attended a city engagement session addressing crime, homelessness and cleanliness in Red Deer's core.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The moon passed between the sun and Earth on Wednesday, producing a partial eclipse seen across nearly all of Canada.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP
Environment Canada tracked an extremely dangerous thunderstorm moving southeast at 50 km/h through the Claresholm area, prompting an Alberta Emergency Alert.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The torch relay wrapped up with a Solar Plunge in Medicine Hat, raising funds for local Special Olympics programming ahead of the Summer Games opening ceremony.
Source: CHAT News Today
The rider, a suspended driver, narrowly avoided a collision with a transport truck before officers pulled her over near the Trans-Canada Highway.
Source: CHAT News Today
The senior AAA team qualified for nationals after winning last year's Sunburst League title and is now fundraising to cover roughly $50,000 in travel costs.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Environment and Climate Change Canada says weak rotation under growing clouds could briefly touch down as landspout tornadoes in the region.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The new facility will house the town's protective services and operations departments under one roof. Residents are invited to a ribbon-cutting, tour and BBQ to mark the opening.
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The two-day community event will bring food, live music and shopping to downtown Medicine Hat, with several streets closing to create a pedestrian-friendly space.
Source: CHAT News Today
The annual event lets Albertans visit farms and related sites across the province, with a 2026 theme focused on rangelands and the people who manage grazing animals.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, rdnewsNOW
The donation from the Lethbridge-area farm family pushes the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's fundraising effort well past its original goal.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, Lethbridge News Now
Nearly 30,000 signatures back a call for Ottawa to expel the American envoy, with the petition set to be tabled in the House of Commons this fall.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Montreal's Tyson Philpot torched Edmonton's defence while Toronto's Damonte Coxie set up a game-winning field goal against Calgary as the CFL named its Week 10 standouts.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The 43-year-old former Canadian Olympic Committee executive takes over a federation overseeing roughly 15,000 racers and 5,500 coaches nationwide.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Athletes from across Canada began competing Tuesday in softball, soccer, basketball, bocce and tenpin bowling as the week-long Games got underway, with all events free for spectators.
Source: CHAT News Today
A new national report finds Alberta posted the sharpest provincial decline in vehicle thefts as overall Canadian numbers move closer to levels seen before the 2021 crime surge.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The 70-year-old man, Larry, escaped safely from the Aug. 3 fire in the Kentwood neighbourhood, but had no home insurance to cover repairs.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The review comes after an 11-year-old boy with autism vanished from a Calgary day home and was later found dead in an underground pipe system.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The July 24-26 event marked a milestone return for aviation fans in central Alberta, featuring the Snowbirds' farewell tour of the CT-114 Tutor jets.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The wounded officer is in stable condition in hospital after a chaotic pursuit that ended near Edworthy Park.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Council's annual lobbying list targets electricity pricing, highway funding and health care access for the region.
Source: EverythingGP
Canada finished the under-18 tournament undefeated, capping the run with an 8-1 rout of the United States in the gold medal game.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Alberta Health Services says nursing staff will still handle urgent triage during the closures, but emergency calls will be diverted elsewhere.
Source: EverythingGP
A wire roundup carried by a Lethbridge outlet covers the Bald Range wildfire in B.C.'s South Okanagan, a Montreal police scandal update and the start of Unifor-GM contract talks.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Local shops, hotels and restaurants are pitching in with services and volunteers as athletes from across Canada arrive for the five-day Games.
Source: CHAT News Today
A Red Deer resident's relatives escaped a fast-moving wildfire near Summerland, B.C., as ash fell like coins during a birthday party before the blaze exploded in size overnight.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Two stoppage-time goals capped a comeback for Calgary, which had gone winless through its first 15 matches of the Northern Super League campaign.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Several PGA Tour players were fighting simply to make the cut at Sedgefield Country Club, with FedEx Cup post-season spots on the line in the regular season's final event.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Two third-period goals broke a 2-2 tie as Canada pulled away at Rogers Place, setting up a gold-medal showdown with the United States.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Speeding and moving vehicle violations made up the bulk of citations as officers stepped up enforcement across the city.
Source: rdnewsNOW
From rodeo action in Valleyview to horse racing at Evergreen Park, the region's weekend sports lineup spans several towns.
Source: EverythingGP
The free two-day event on Ross Street celebrates African and Caribbean cultures with music, food and a flag parade, organizers say.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The provincial good-to-excellent rating for major crops exceeds the five-year average, though moisture conditions remain sharply divided between drier southern areas and wetter northern regions.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The dispute comes as the province plans public consultations on data centre development, with the government's own sessions set to begin next month.
Sources: CHAT News Today, rdnewsNOW, Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP
Environment Canada expanded an orange air quality alert across a wide swath of southern B.C., while southwest Alberta remains at a moderate risk level.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Austin Dampier, 20, was ordered to pay $470.38 in restitution and hit with a decade-long firearm ban following his sentencing in Red Deer Court of Justice.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Cody Fajardo and Austin Mack return to Molson Stadium for the first time since being traded from Montreal to Edmonton after the 2024 season.
Source: EverythingGP
The sponsorship covers all food and treats for the pair, who comfort young people through police interviews and court testimony.
Source: EverythingGP
The Medicine Hat Tigers have added another Pickford to their blueline, signing the younger brother of team captain Bryce Pickford.
Source: CHAT News Today
The 2025 CFL Most Outstanding Player has missed three games since injuring his non-throwing shoulder against the Edmonton Elks on July 17.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Quinn Richard Olson faces attempted murder and firearms charges tied to a sprawling auto theft ring that ALERT says exported stolen vehicles overseas.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Statistics Canada's July labour force data show Edmonton's jobless rate unchanged from June, while Red Deer's rate dipped for a second straight month.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The City of Medicine Hat says the two-phase project will replace aging infrastructure in the South Ridge neighbourhood through October.
Source: CHAT News Today
Six outlying communities will get free blue-bin recycling pickup this fall under a new provincial producer-responsibility program.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Arbour's Aug. 10-13 visit marks the first time a governor general has attended the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games and her first trip to Medicine Hat.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP, CHAT News Today
A February aerospace study looking at investment attraction and regional resilience laid the groundwork for the new airport partnership in southwestern Alberta.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
A mix of sunshine, local smoke and a chance of showers is expected as Medicine Hat hosts several festivals and tours from August 7-9.
Source: CHAT News Today
Medicine Hat enters the best-of-three series as a heavy underdog after losing six straight meetings with the Miller Express this season.
Source: CHAT News Today
The reigning Calgary Stampede champion posted the fastest heat of the night in Dawson Creek, tightening the race for a top-four qualifying spot.
Source: EverythingGP
Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey shows Alberta's unemployment rate unchanged from June, even as two of its largest cities saw modest improvement.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, Lethbridge News Now
The former Alberta finance minister will lead efforts to unify municipal economic development priorities across the Grande Prairie-Greenview Corridor.
Source: EverythingGP
The province is launching public meetings and a new website to explain how AI data centres will affect power, water and local communities.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
Defence Minister David McGuinty defended the move while speaking to reporters in Calgary, saying Canada must stay ahead of fast-moving military technology.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Calgary Stampeders fell short in a high-scoring CFL matchup against Toronto, the lone Alberta result in a night of scores spanning the CFL, MLB and WNBA.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Calgary forced five turnovers, including a 67-yard pick-six, but couldn't hold on as Toronto's kicker sealed the win in the final seconds.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Environment Canada warns that haze drifting from B.C.'s East Kootenay region will push through the Crowsnest Pass and reach Lethbridge by late Friday into Saturday.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The certification arrives days before the facility hosts events for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.
Source: CHAT News Today
Central Sport is organizing the event at Red Deer Polytechnic, drawing speakers and panels from across Canada's sport community.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The festival, which ran for more than 26 years before folding in 2014, is set to bring dozens of local artists back to downtown Red Deer.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The league also fined two Montreal Alouettes players for high hits during a win over Ottawa last week.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Three central Alberta communities are pooling resources to map out how they'll handle population growth over the coming years.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The provincial champions will welcome teams from four provinces to Great Chief Park before heading to nationals in PEI.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The advisory warns that cyanobacteria can appear in several colours and forms, and remains in effect until further notice.
Source: EverythingGP
The pipeline company has locked in shipper commitments as it moves toward a final call on the oilsands export project.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Technologists say Alberta's health system is already understaffed as a new policy lets patients skip doctor referrals for MRI and CT scans.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP, CHAT News Today, rdnewsNOW
The Red Deer Rebels have added a New York Rangers prospect to their blue line ahead of the coming WHL season.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Alberta's new province-wide recycling standard will let Grande Prairie residents recycle glass, foam packaging and flexible plastics starting this fall, city officials say.
Source: EverythingGP
Quebec saw above-average wildfire activity in July, with lightning strikes driving most of the blazes across the province.
Sources: CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
University football is coming to Methanex Bowl as three hometown players suit up in a preseason match that will raise money for local high school programs.
Source: CHAT News Today
The AJHL team has tapped a local goaltending veteran with more than 15 years of coaching experience to lead its netminders this season.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Derek Whitson shot a two-over 74 in the opening round at Hylands Golf Club in Ottawa, trailing the leader by three shots.
Source: CHAT News Today
A brief walkout by WestJet cabin crews has led to a new contract with pay increases exceeding 18 per cent over three years.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday, OkotoksToday
The former NHL goaltender, who played 677 games over a 15-year career, says he learned in June that his run with Sportsnet was ending.
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Jean Stewart, who helped build a free ministry camp for First Nations youth in Alberta, died June 16, 2026. Former campers and volunteers are sharing memories of her decades of mentorship.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Despite a monthly increase, Red Deer continues to rank near the bottom of Canadian rental markets for cost, according to the latest national rent report.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The federal party leader is touring four Alberta cities to discuss referendum lessons from Quebec's history.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Emergency crews were called out Monday after flames engulfed a truck and trailer traveling on a major central Alberta highway.
Source: rdnewsNOW
A former working ranch between Calgary and Cochrane now operates as a provincial park with trails, historic sites and open grassland scenery.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Peace River travels to Rycroft as the best-of-five Wheatbelt Baseball League championship series gets underway.
Source: EverythingGP
Former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk continued his cross-province push against Alberta separatism with an Aug. 4 rally south of Calgary.
Source: OkotoksToday
Manitoba RCMP are leading a search near Kelsey after an Alberta man went missing while fishing on the Nelson River.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Banff councillors are examining whether the town can afford to repurchase properties from its housing corporation after a consultant projected some equity homes could reach $2 million in value within a decade.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Canada's team will compete against the world's top riders at one of equestrian sport's premier events this month.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP, Lethbridge News Now
Instead of running a sales promotion, a local business is using its anniversary to support residents facing food insecurity in St. Albert.
Source: St. Albert Gazette
Statistics Canada's latest data shows crime severity trending downward in Maskwacis, according to local RCMP.
Source: rdnewsNOW
A local resident says a startling roadway encounter has left them convinced a serious collision could happen if drivers and young riders don't take more care.
Source: OkotoksToday
Brooke Metchewais represented her home community in a national pageant that drew delegates from across the country.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Provincial RCMP stepped up enforcement across Alberta highways during the August long weekend, with speeding accounting for nearly half of all citations.
Sources: CHAT News Today, EverythingGP, Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW
The City of Red Deer is warning trail users of temporary closures and detours around Heritage Ranch and Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary as the annual obstacle race returns.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The City of Red Deer is again inviting non-profit organizations to apply for funding to support local recreation projects and programs.
Source: rdnewsNOW
RCMP say the investigation widened after officers found similar disciplinary practices reported at more than one Mennonite school in the area.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Organizers are taking extra measures to keep the hillside venue usable after weeks of heavy rain soaked the city.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The town of Taber marked the reopening of its main ice arena with a ceremony honouring two longtime contributors to local sports.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
A locally built cauldron will greet athletes from across Canada as Medicine Hat prepares to host the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.
Source: CHAT News Today
Calgary's real estate board says the slowdown reflects a cooling market where buyers now have more choice and negotiating power than a year ago.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday, OkotoksToday
The sessions bring together local stakeholders to shape a long-term tourism growth strategy for the region.
Source: EverythingGP
Residents in the Lethbridge area are being asked to weigh in on proposals to improve shared water access along two key waterways this week.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Officials point to prolonged dry weather and elevated fire danger as the driving factors behind the new rule.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today
The newly formed Alberta Basketball Hall of Fame has named its inaugural class, marking the first time women have been inducted.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Okotoks earned home-field advantage for the entire first-round series after finishing atop the Western Canadian Baseball League standings.
Source: OkotoksToday
Alberta Health Services says the emergency department will be temporarily unstaffed at various points between Aug. 4 and Aug. 8, continuing a pattern of coverage gaps at the rural facility.
Source: EverythingGP
A new provincial crop report credits warm conditions in the second half of July with boosting growth across Alberta's farmland.
Source: EverythingGP
Provincial health inspectors found the Rocky View County attraction's water supply did not meet sanitation standards, prompting a mandatory advisory.
Source: Airdrie Today
A wet, windy summer has forced organizers of some of Edmonton's biggest public events to scramble and adjust plans on the fly.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The town's parks department is planning a free outdoor screening event later this month to mark the provincial holiday.
Source: OkotoksToday
Major League Soccer has named Larry Berg as its next commissioner, with the incoming leader signaling continuity rather than a change in direction for the league.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
City crews are set to begin fixing hundreds of sidewalk defects in Grande Prairie's south end this week as part of an annual maintenance program.
Source: EverythingGP
The dispute adds to mounting criticism of FIFA's handling of prize payouts under president Gianni Infantino.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
The arrests follow a string of incidents in which youths on electric dirt bikes repeatedly fled from officers in Lacombe.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Travellers across Alberta faced continued delays as WestJet works to restore its full schedule following a brief labour disruption.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The federal government is moving forward on a process that would give a proposed oil pipeline to Canada's West Coast special national-interest status.
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The city's monthly review of energy commodity charges brought a higher default rate for gas customers, while power pricing stayed flat.
Source: CHAT News Today
The marina operator says newly installed barriers on the roadway leading to the site have cut off the business's established access, prompting an urgent appeal to city officials.
Source: Airdrie Today
A long weekend event guide for Medicine Hat covers the final days of July into the start of August, coinciding with Alberta's Heritage Day holiday on Monday.
Source: CHAT News Today
Canadian Blood Services says fewer donors are booking appointments over the summer months, even as holiday weekends bring more risk of accidents and injuries.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The network's top NFL analyst stepped back from broadcast duties following a police arrest disclosed last week.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Police say increased road presence over the holiday weekend targets distracted and impaired driving as travel volumes rise.
Source: Airdrie Today
A citizen-led push to ban new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies faces another legal test over whether its petition meets validity requirements.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now
With two events remaining in Glasgow, the men's decathlon medal is still up for grabs as Canada continues to add to its Commonwealth Games medal count.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A community celebration featuring a decorated chariot procession is set for Grande Prairie's Heritage Day long weekend.
Source: EverythingGP
Rodeo fans across Alberta have several more events to look forward to this year, with small-town circuits leading up to the Canadian Finals Rodeo.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
A judge ordered James Russell Neilson back into custody after he did not follow through on repayment obligations tied to an earlier fraud conviction.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Medicine Hat let a late lead slip away Thursday night, setting up a rematch with the same opponent on Friday.
Source: CHAT News Today
Mounties are asking drivers to plan ahead as increased traffic is expected across the province for the long weekend.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Aerial performers are set to take to the skies over Grande Prairie this weekend, with a local resident among those participating.
Source: EverythingGP
Communities across Central Alberta are hosting activities this August long weekend to celebrate Heritage Day.
Source: rdnewsNOW
A tune written by a St. Albert artist is now being played as a celebration song at Toronto's Rogers Centre.
Source: St. Albert Gazette
A local column published this week explores how a self-centered mindset can shape a person's sense of identity and purpose.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Contract negotiations continue as a possible work stoppage looms for the Calgary-based airline.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A court is expected to hear its final witnesses this week in the case of a father accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The death of a Calgary child with autism has drawn a personal reaction from a federal Conservative MP whose own son has autism.
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Provincial officials are expanding their canine unit trained to sniff out invasive mussels before they can spread to Alberta lakes and rivers.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
A Canadian Press roundup carried by Alberta outlets highlights an approaching strike deadline for WestJet flight attendants alongside other national stories.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Students across the province will be able to apply for a range of provincial financial aid programs starting next week.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Investigators say the case may involve additional victims who have not yet come forward.
Source: St. Albert Gazette
A footbridge in a north Calgary park has become a gathering point of grief for a young boy remembered as Parker.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday, OkotoksToday
The Lethbridge hospital's expanded kidney care unit adds overnight dialysis capability, a service model currently offered at only one other site.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Residents will need to seek care elsewhere next month as the county's only nurse practitioner steps away temporarily.
Source: EverythingGP
Staff at the Banff Centre worked to free a bat that had become stuck inside the venue's auditorium, prioritizing the animal's safety throughout the process.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
A volunteer from Okotoks who took part in the search for a missing 11-year-old is speaking about the emotional toll of the effort and the community response it drew.
Source: OkotoksToday
Red Deer city council wants senior levels of government to commit to stable funding rather than one-off grants for programs serving homeless youth.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The historic venue has undergone a summer-long upgrade aimed at performers and audiences alike. Renovation work is wrapping up ahead of a reopening next month.
Source: CHAT News Today
The CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was stopped by police, who reported finding an open container of alcohol in his vehicle.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
Travellers booked on WestJet flights are being urged to prepare for possible schedule changes as a labour dispute edges closer to a work stoppage.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
Southern Alberta farmers under the St. Mary River Irrigation District will have more water to work with through the remainder of the growing season.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now
The Town of Taber will hold an official grand re-opening for its ice arena, months after the facility was damaged by a propane explosion.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today
A southern Alberta driving route strings together varied habitats for travellers hoping to spot local wildlife this summer.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Officers intercepted a truck at the Coutts, Alberta border crossing after a shipment labelled as bath tissue was found to contain suspected illegal narcotics.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The call follows the death of a Calgary boy with autism who went missing, prompting renewed scrutiny of how emergency alerts handle vulnerable people.
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A 72-hour strike notice from the union representing WestJet flight attendants sets up a possible service disruption at the Calgary-based airline within days.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, Rocky Mountain Outlook, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The Calgary-based airline could see cabin crew walk off the job as early as this weekend after their union escalated contract talks.
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The exhibition match in Charlotte, N.C. featured all-star rosters from Major League Soccer and Liga MX.
Sources: CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The city had received the money last year under a national program aimed at speeding up housing construction.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The funding aims to ease financial pressure on students pursuing nursing careers in rural communities south of Calgary.
Source: OkotoksToday
The case moves directly toward trial after the accused gave up his right to a preliminary hearing.
Source: St. Albert Gazette
A federal tax audit found undisclosed benefits paid to the church's pastor over two years, prompting the revocation.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The boy, identified as Parker, vanished from a northside Calgary neighbourhood two weeks ago, prompting an extensive search.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday, Lethbridge News Now, Rocky Mountain Outlook, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The Town of Penhold says work has started on a new stage of residential growth in the community just south of Red Deer.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The prime minister's stop in the Red Deer area drew both handshakes and protest flags, underscoring the mixed reception federal visits now get in Alberta.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A recent poll showing mixed Canadian attitudes toward data centres has prompted the head of electricity generator Capital Power Corp. to call for stronger local engagement.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday, OkotoksToday
A strong grain harvest boosted shipping volumes for the railway even as overall profitability slipped slightly.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The province is expanding its canine inspection unit as part of ongoing efforts to keep zebra and quagga mussels out of Alberta waters.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A winning ticket holder has been presented with a dream home as part of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation's annual fundraising lottery.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The renaming honors Ty Lund's decades of service representing the Rocky Mountain House area in the Alberta legislature.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Parks Canada has shut down backcountry campsites near Lake Minnewanka after a grizzly bear repeatedly displayed bold behaviour toward visitors.
Sources: St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Speaking in Red Deer, the prime minister warned that turning energy into a bargaining chip could damage Canada's standing as a dependable supplier.
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The suspected narcotics were allegedly mislabeled as a shipment of toilet paper crossing into Alberta from the United States.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Canfor Corporation confirmed the shutdown this week, citing a combination of long-standing pressures on the operation.
Source: EverythingGP
The Town of Fairview wants to hear from residents before deciding whether to reduce speed limits on local roads.
Source: EverythingGP
Parks Canada crews recovered the body of a woman who fell while hiking in a remote area of Banff National Park.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
The agreement, signed in Red Deer, ties federal money to local water and wastewater upgrades needed before new homes can be built.
Sources: Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Edmonton and Saskatchewan meet again just days after a high-scoring CFL clash, with the Elks now holding the league's best record.
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Investigators say the two men sought are believed to have fled the city after the incident.
Source: CHAT News Today
The community fundraiser will run through Medicine Hat and Redcliff as the Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub works on plans to expand its warehouse.
Source: CHAT News Today
The Calgary-based energy company raised its 2026 outlook, pointing to higher output and lower costs as it integrates its recent acquisition of MEG Energy.
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Alberta Health Services' Screen Test program is bringing breast cancer screening directly to residents across northern Alberta's Peace Region.
Source: EverythingGP
The site would shift from commercial to residential use, opening the door to medium-density housing development.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Alberta for a joint appearance with Premier Danielle Smith centred on housing construction.
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The Calgary-based airline and the union representing its cabin crew have finalized how operations would be scaled back if a walkout begins, aiming to limit disruption for travellers.
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The Town of Canmore has issued a batch of development permit approvals for discretionary and variance-based projects.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
The bust ranks among the larger drug seizures reported at the southern Alberta port of entry in recent years.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now
George Balderston, a farm kid from the Peace Country, is competing abroad this week as part of Canada's national equestrian squad.
Source: EverythingGP
City officials are moving to have an outside party examine how emergency medical services are structured within the fire department.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The declaration aims to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder ahead of the international observance date.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The agreement would formalize ongoing dialogue between the nation and city officials on shared priorities.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Young players from across the province are converging on Medicine Hat for a sanctioned Tennis Alberta event.
Source: CHAT News Today
A St. Albert Gazette opinion piece reflects on a summer marked by frequent rain, wind and dramatic clouds.
Source: St. Albert Gazette
The extension announced Wednesday locks up the young centre as the league's top earner for the next five seasons.
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Anne and Cliff Elle's gift supports the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's effort to expand heart care services in southern Alberta.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
International graduates gathered to demand clarity after a wave of rejections under a federal work permit program.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Daytime temperatures remaining in the 30s and a dry forecast have prompted authorities to widen fire restrictions across the region.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The arrest follows a string of reported thefts targeting vehicle parts in the Fairview area.
Source: EverythingGP
A seasonal travel feature suggests stopping at boutiques in smaller Alberta communities for handmade, locally produced gifts.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The town's cash-in-lieu parking fee, charged when developments can't provide required on-site stalls, has climbed sharply, prompting pushback from local business groups.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Community organizations are teaming up ahead of the new school year to collect supplies for local students in need.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
A House committee was set to debate details of the Gordie Howe International Bridge deal as national news wires also tracked a WestJet strike and a returned lost ring.
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RCMP say the seizure stemmed from a late-night stop by the detachment's crime unit on July 1.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Kin Coulee Park becomes the centre of Alberta youth baseball this weekend as provincial title contenders gather in Medicine Hat.
Source: CHAT News Today
Joel and Alysha Jackson topped the field at the annual event, repeating a previous title in the quirky endurance race.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
A multi-outlet summer guide points travelers toward natural attractions around Alberta that tend to fly under the radar of typical tourist itineraries.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Dry, hot and windy conditions have pushed wildfire danger to extreme levels in the southeastern Alberta county.
Source: CHAT News Today
City councillors want assurances that any parkland taken for the provincial highway expansion is properly compensated.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Environment Canada escalated alerts for parts of northern Alberta as storms moved through the Peace region on Monday.
Source: EverythingGP
A clinical staffing shortage will leave the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department without a physician on-site for multiple stretches this week.
Source: EverythingGP
Heavy rainfall has already pushed Edmonton past its all-time summer precipitation record, with flooding, mosquito swarms and cancelled events reported across the city.
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Employees are moving to fill a gap in emergency animal care south of Calgary as the town's only overnight veterinary clinic prepares to shut down.
Source: OkotoksToday
A local organizer says the planned facility poses risks to the surrounding community, prompting a public demonstration outside county offices.
Source: St. Albert Gazette
The national agency's annual measure tracks both how much crime occurs and how serious it is, offering a broader picture than raw crime counts alone.
Source: EverythingGP
Police allege the accused mixed cough syrup with fentanyl to poison the victim years before charges were laid.
Source: Airdrie Today
Police in Brooks are renewing calls for caution at intersections following a collision involving a young cyclist.
Source: CHAT News Today
National data highlights extreme emergency department wait times for patients needing psychiatric hospital admission, with one Alberta case standing out as particularly long.
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Traffic on the QEII was restored Monday evening following a multi-hour closure caused by the collision.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Police shut down part of Gershaw Drive to investigate after a vehicle struck a pedestrian, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries.
Source: CHAT News Today
A Monday afternoon blaze at a commercial building in Lethbridge's Upper Eastside neighbourhood was brought under control quickly by responding crews.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The fatal fall happened last weekend on a popular but demanding scrambling route in Banff National Park.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The new foundation began accepting applications on a date chosen to honor the memory of a Medicine Hat teenager.
Source: CHAT News Today
Families have only a few days left to drop off outgrown or unused equipment before the seasonal collection closes.
Source: EverythingGP
The Battle of the Foothills wrapped up in High River with a win for driver Chad Fike, who edged out the field in the event final.
Source: EverythingGP
A routine traffic stop near Okotoks turned up a fake licence plate and forged insurance papers, leading to a lengthy list of charges.
Source: OkotoksToday
The roughly 230-kilometre stretch of highway connecting the two mountain towns has become a target for endurance athletes seeking a fastest-known-time.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Edmonton's win came on the road in Saskatchewan, keeping the Elks competitive in the CFL West standings.
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City officials say cleanup and monitoring efforts are underway following a petroleum hydrocarbon spill first reported in the waterway two days earlier.
Source: EverythingGP
The latest provincial crop update shows conditions holding steady across most of Alberta heading into late July.
Source: EverythingGP
A late-season surge carried the CarStar Rangers into the postseason, but their run stopped short of a provincial title.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Chief Katie McLellan said the investigation is being redirected after nearly two weeks of searching turned up no sign of the boy.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Police say a 19-year-old man was injured in the late-night assault before officers identified and charged a suspect.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Researchers examining the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season say underground organic matter released more planet-warming gas than the burning trees above it.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The change lets residents skip the usual physician referral requirement for certain diagnostic imaging by paying privately.
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The Alberta Real Estate Foundation is backing new applied research work at the Medicine Hat College campus.
Source: CHAT News Today
The agreement sets the stage for future planning talks on a shared-use trail network spanning several communities west of Calgary.
Source: Airdrie Today
Federal officials say a provision in Banff's proposed heritage bylaw conflicts with rules governing commercial development inside the national park.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Provincial crop data shows a mixed growing season around Calgary, with cereal crops slower to flower than usual while canola is ahead of pace.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The speedskating venue, built for the 1988 Winter Olympics, will receive matching federal and provincial funding for a major renewal.
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TD Economics says the economic gains would be real, though smaller than the figures being cited by government officials.
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A syndicated marketing feature published across several Alberta community papers examines why attracting attention doesn't automatically translate into sales for local businesses.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, OkotoksToday
The host club avoided elimination at Spitz Stadium after dropping an earlier game in the Alberta/Montana American Legion AA State Baseball Tournament.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Participants and faculty from the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity paired classical singing with a pub setting for a summer showcase.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Local gardening enthusiasts got a rare look inside private yards as part of an annual community event.
Source: Airdrie Today
A longtime local bakery in Okotoks is on the market as its owners look to step away from daily operations.
Source: OkotoksToday
Bob Toothill has not been seen or heard from in over a week, prompting an active search in the national park.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A reader-submitted rebuttal challenges claims that Alberta separatists have improved Canada's governance over the past decade.
Source: Airdrie Today
Families still have time to join the Airdrie Public Library's themed summer programming before the season ends.
Source: Airdrie Today
The Stoney Nakoda-based relay team closed out its run at the Calgary Stampede before heading back onto the racing circuit.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
A hometown driver is set to compete for the title after topping the field in preliminary heats.
Source: OkotoksToday
Aquatera's CEO says aging infrastructure prompted the downtown replacement project now underway in Grande Prairie.
Source: EverythingGP
A father's account of his daughter's house hunt, which spread from Calgary to Edmonton and eventually out of province, is being used to illustrate a broader affordability push toward laneway homes.
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Canada marks the sacrifices of Korean War veterans each year on July 27, a date recognized nationally since the conflict's armistice.
Source: Airdrie Today
The Canadian squad's total of 157.300 points was enough to secure a second-place finish on Saturday in Glasgow.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
The Canmore mountain biker earned podium finishes in both U13 races, adding to a strong season on the provincial circuit.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
A local youth program gave participants hands-on exposure to emergency response scenarios involving simulated fire conditions.
Source: St. Albert Gazette
MyCityCare Okotoks is asking Foothills-area residents to donate school supplies ahead of the fall semester.
Source: OkotoksToday
The southern Alberta town is turning to grazing goats instead of machinery to manage overgrown plant growth in local green spaces.
Source: OkotoksToday
The premier's comments come amid renewed trade tension between Canada and the United States over tariffs on Canadian goods.
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League officials face rising questions about labor tensions even as attendance and player pay reach new highs.
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The league, which spans Saskatchewan and Alberta communities, is highlighting its founding history as part of this year's postseason celebrations.
Source: CHAT News Today
Feedback gathered by Parks Canada points to growing public concern that overcrowding at the popular site is straining both the visitor experience and the surrounding environment.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
Investigators say the public's assistance could help locate Erwin Siemens, who has not been seen in several days.
Source: EverythingGP
Several Alberta news outlets are promoting a provincial park known for landscapes that resemble the arid terrain of Arizona.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
The trip runs alongside a major gathering of American state lawmakers, giving Alberta representatives a chance to connect with counterparts from across the U.S.
Sources: rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today
Alberta Health Services says it could not secure physician coverage for a full day at the northern Alberta facility.
Source: EverythingGP
An opinion column examines how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's use of the word 'sovereignty' departs from its standard definition.
Source: OkotoksToday
A former government communications employee is now building a business around artificial intelligence, aiming to bring more Indigenous voices into the tech sector.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a fresh air quality warning for the Lethbridge area as smoky conditions persist into a second day.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The Stampeders put up 52 points in a lopsided win over Winnipeg on Friday, part of a busy slate of scoreboard results across CFL and MLB.
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The multi-day exhibition closes out its run with a full slate of afternoon and evening events before gates close on the season.
Source: CHAT News Today
A new exhibit featuring local artwork is open to the public in Red Deer this summer.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Alberta Health Services is warning visitors about water conditions at a popular county park south of Medicine Hat.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today
Organizers are using the halfway point to Christmas Day to raise early awareness for the annual charity drive.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
The closure is part of the city's annual roadway resurfacing program, with work scheduled on select days.
Source: CHAT News Today
Premier Danielle Smith and a cabinet minister fielded questions on Alberta separation talk, U.S. trade tensions and healthcare during a stop in Medicine Hat.
Source: CHAT News Today
An altercation that began on the road escalated into an assault and theft, prompting an active police search in the Bragg Creek area.
Source: OkotoksToday
A man died after being shot by an RCMP officer in Brooks, prompting an independent review of the encounter.
Source: CHAT News Today
The man was paddleboarding with his son when he struck the structure, prompting an emergency response on the river.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A weekly financial roundup notes that investors are largely brushing aside tariff worries as oil prices and interest rate expectations dominate trading sentiment.
Source: rdnewsNOW
A new Leger survey shows Albertans lean in favour of the proposed artificial intelligence facility, though attitudes vary sharply between men and women.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP
City council heard a new recommendation aimed at addressing racism following demonstrations that drew attention last year.
Source: rdnewsNOW
The score, one of the rarest feats in professional golf, was capped by a clutch birdie putt on the final hole.
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The 18-year-old defenceman is one of a select group chosen by Hockey Canada ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championship selection process.
Source: rdnewsNOW
A weekend lineup of chuckwagon racing, baseball, horse racing, football and rugby is set for the Grande Prairie region.
Source: EverythingGP
The verified count clears the threshold needed to compel a provincial vote on Alberta leaving Canada.
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The Okotoks Jr. B Tier 1 lacrosse squad closed out its most successful campaign to date with a loss in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League division final.
Source: OkotoksToday
A retrospective piece traces how decisions made during St. Albert's 1990s expansion shaped the city residents know today.
Source: St. Albert Gazette
A homeowner's security camera recorded a cougar moving through a residential yard in Canmore, prompting a reminder from local sources about wildlife awareness.
Source: Rocky Mountain Outlook
From heat warnings in the southeast to wildfire mitigation in the Rockies and a busy sports weekend in Grande Prairie, Alberta communities balanced summer celebrations with safety preparations this week. The Supreme Court also weighed in on a key criminal sentencing matter.
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