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Calgary Is Getting a $120 Million YMCA and Public Library in the City's Fast-Growing West End
Alberta's 120 km/h Speed Limit on the QEII Goes Live Today
Medicine Hat Could Let Residents Drink in City Parks This Summer
Alberta Rolls Out New Surgery Funding Model at 12 Hospitals as Part of $809 Million Healthcare Investment
City of Lethbridge Closes All Outdoor Sports Fields Until at Least Wednesday Due to Heavy Rainfall
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Parkland County RCMP Are Searching for Suspects Who Used an Excavator to Break Into a Trailer and Steal $20,000 in Fuel
Between 7:30 p.m. on May 27 and 5:30 a.m. on May 28, suspects drove a dually truck onto a site near Highway 16A in Acheson, climbed into an excavator already on the property, and used it to tear open a trailer. They left with approximately $20,000 in diesel fuel and caused more than $5,000 in additional damage.
Company Building Edmonton's $2.6 Billion LRT Extension Fined $120,000 After Worker Seriously Injured on the Job
Marigold Infrastructure Partners pleaded guilty May 26 to an OHS Code violation after a construction worker was struck by equipment on the Valley Line West LRT project in June 2023. The Edmonton Court of Justice fined the company $120,000. Thirteen other charges were withdrawn.
1,000‑Pound Safe Stolen in Parkland County: RCMP Seek Tips After Bold Stony Plain Heist
RCMP in Parkland County are asking for tips after a 1,000‑pound antique safe vanished from a Stony Plain property near 52nd Avenue, loaded onto a dark truck and trailer in what appears to be a carefully planned theft.
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Calgary Police Are Asking for Help Finding a 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From the Beltline Since May 20
Jersey, 16, was last seen on May 20 in the 900 block of 15 Avenue SW in Calgary's Beltline. She has not been found. Police and her family are concerned for her wellbeing. If you've seen her, police need to hear from you.
Calgary's Mayor Is Speaking Out on AISH and ADAP. He's Not Alone Cities Across Alberta Are Pushing Back.
About 23,000 Calgarians are expected to move from AISH to ADAP on July 1 and lose $200 a month when the transition benefit expires in 2027. Calgary's mayor formally raised concerns this week. So have Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Camrose. The province isn't pausing.
Samsung Opens First Experience Store in Alberta at CF Market Mall in Calgary
Samsung Electronics Canada has opened its first Alberta Experience Store at CF Market Mall in Calgary, giving customers a hands-on space for device support, repairs, and the full Galaxy ecosystem something previously only available in Toronto and Vancouver.
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Alberta Rolls Out New Surgery Funding Model at 12 Hospitals as Part of $809 Million Healthcare Investment
Alberta began paying hospitals per procedure last month instead of a fixed annual budget, setting fixed prices for hip, knee, cataract, and shoulder surgeries at 12 public hospitals. The province is also spending $809 million to expand operating rooms and surgical capacity. The NDP says it pushes the system toward privatization.
City of Lethbridge Closes All Outdoor Sports Fields Until at Least Wednesday Due to Heavy Rainfall
The City of Lethbridge has closed all outdoor community sports fields due to heavy rainfall. Fields will remain closed through at least Wednesday, June 3, with a reassessment on June 4. Anyone with games or practices scheduled this week needs to check before showing up
Lac La Biche Is Building a $44.9 Million Aquatic Centre With a Lazy River, Nordic Spa, and Two Water Slides. It Opens Mid-2026.
Lac La Biche County is adding a 30,000 square foot aquatic facility to the Bold Centre, with a six-lane competition pool, lazy river, two water slides, two hot tubs, and a Nordic spa. The project broke ground in February 2024 and is on track to open mid-2026. There has never been a public pool in Lac La Biche until now.
Environment Canada Issues Rainfall Warning for Southern Alberta Through Wednesday. Up to 100 mm Is Coming
A rainfall warning is in effect for Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and communities across southern Alberta through Wednesday morning. Total amounts of 50 to 100 mm are expected. The Oldman River and South Saskatchewan River are both being monitored.
Elections Alberta Is Hiring 60,000 Albertans to Work the October 19 Separation Referendum
Elections Alberta needs more than 60,000 paid election officers for the October 19 referendum. Recruitment opens June 8, 2026. Here is who can apply, what the jobs pay, and where to find the postings.
Grande Prairie Students Can Now Train as Heavy Equipment Technicians While Still in High School
Three Grande Prairie school divisions are launching the Grande Prairie Regional Career Collegiate this fall, letting high school students begin apprenticeship training without leaving their home schools. The program is backed by Alberta Education funding and runs out of Northwestern Polytechnic's brand new trades training centre opening this fall.
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Is Dunkin’ Donuts Opening In Alberta? What We Know About The Chain’s Return To Canada
Best Calgary Patio Restaurants 2026: Rooftops, River Views And Sunny Spots
Wingstop Is Opening in Calgary, Alberta in 2026 — Locations, Menu and Everything You Need to Know
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AISH Calculator Alberta
Enter your income and family size to get your estimated 2026 AISH payment instantly — including exemptions and child benefits.
ADAP Calculator Alberta
Compare your current income side-by-side with your estimated income on AISH. See exactly how much more you'd take home — monthly and annually.
Stat Holiday Pay Calculator
Find out what you're owed for all 9 Alberta general holidays — whether you worked or had the day off.