All Alberta Articles
81 articles from communities across Alberta
Alberta2 days ago
Alberta Separation Referendum Process Paused by Judge Amid First Nations Challenge
An Alberta judge has paused key steps in a petition effort to trigger a separation referendum, preventing the province from verifying signatures while a legal challenge from First Nations moves forward.
Alberta2 days ago
Danielle Smith Floats Alberta Winter Olympics Bid, Says New Rail and Arenas Could Make It Work
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says planned rail lines, new arenas, and expanded mountain resorts could make a future Winter Olympics bid financially viable something she says wasn't possible when Calgary voters rejected the idea in 2018.
Lethbridge4 days ago
Five Charged With First-Degree Murder in Lethbridge Homicide
Five people have been charged with first-degree murder following the death of a 27-year-old man in Lethbridge late last month.
Lethbridge4 days ago
Lethbridge Approves $33,000 Funding for International Tae Kwon-Do World Cup
Lethbridge City Council has approved $33,000 in funding to help bring an international Tae Kwon-Do World Cup to the city, a move expected to generate nearly $750,000 in local economic activity.
Red Deer6 days ago
Alberta Independence Petition Faces Court Challenge as First Nation Seeks Injunction Over Treaty Rights
A court challenge in Edmonton is seeking to halt Alberta’s independence petition, with the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation arguing Treaty rights must be addressed before any referendum can move forward.
Alberta6 days ago
Alberta to Get up to 20 cm of Snow Today as Spring Storm Hits the Province
A winter storm is pushing across Alberta today, with up to 20 cm forecast in northern communities and 5–10 cm expected for the Edmonton region and the Rockies. Environment Canada warns of rapidly deteriorating road conditions and reduced visibility through Tuesday
Lethbridge1 week ago
Lethbridge Mattresses: The Unlikely New Addition to Your Yard Waste Run
Starting April 1, residents will be able to drop off mattresses and box springs at any of the City of Lethbridge's yard waste sites... this is a direct response to keeping our community clean and making disposal as accessible as possible
Alberta1 week ago
Why Gas City Campground is Opening Six Weeks Early This Year
Usually we open the last Friday of April, but we decided to try opening earlier and just see if we get any campers in. We're practically booked to full capacity for most of the season, so it's actually tough to increase bookings year over year.
Lethbridge1 week ago
Four Southern Alberta Post-Secondary Institutions Sign Landmark Partnership Agreement
The University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Polytechnic, Red Crow Community College and Medicine Hat College have formalized a regional partnership aimed at creating clearer pathways for students and collaborative research across southern Alberta.
Alberta1 week ago
Taber Alberta Wins Kraft Hockeyville 2026 $250K and an NHL Game Coming to the Town That Refused to Quit
Less than four months after a Zamboni explosion destroyed their arena, the southern Alberta town of Taber has won the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville competition, securing $250,000 for repairs and the chance to host an NHL pre-season game.
Alberta1 week ago
Premier Danielle Smith Signals Alberta May Explore Halal Insurance Model at Calgary Eid Celebration
Premier Danielle Smith indicated at a Calgary Eid celebration that Alberta may explore a halal insurance model where participants receive refunds if no claims are made building on halal financing options already available in the province
Lethbridge1 week ago
Lethbridge’s Largest Fentanyl Bust in History: 2.25 kg Seized from Victoria Park Home
ALERT and the Lethbridge Police Service pulled 2.25 kilograms of fentanyl enough for roughly 22,000 doses from a home near Chinook Regional Hospital. A 49-year-old woman already out on bail for a prior fentanyl bust was arrested.
Alberta2 weeks ago
Alberta Wildfire Season 2026 Has Officially Started — Here's What You Need to Know
Alberta's 2026 wildfire season officially began March 1 and crews have already fought 27 fires. With Jasper still rebuilding from the 2024 disaster that destroyed a third of the town and cost $1.3 billion, here's what the province has in place and what every Albertan needs to know heading into spring.
Lethbridge2 weeks ago
Two Lethbridge Men Charged With First-Degree Murder After Man Found Dead in South Side Apartment
Two Lethbridge men face first-degree murder charges after a 27-year-old was found dead inside a south side apartment at 6:30 a.m. on March 27. Police say it was targeted. The killing is the city's first recorded homicide of 2026 in a city that saw just one murder in all of 2024.
Alberta2 weeks ago
Alberta Independence Petition Organizers Say They've Hit the 177,000 Signature Threshold
The Alberta Prosperity Project says it's crossed the 177,000-signature threshold needed to trigger an independence referendum. Elections Alberta hasn't verified it yet and the road from here gets complicated fast.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Medicine Hat is Bringing its Arts Community Together as it Hosts its First-Ever Cultural Forum
Medicine Hat is hosting its first-ever Cultural Forum on Monday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. The free event brings together artists, organizations, and community members for workshops, a downtown walking tour, and collaborative sessions on the city's cultural future.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Lethbridge International Film Festival Returns April 17–20 with 77 Films from 18 Countries
The 4th annual Lethbridge International Film Festival runs April 17–20 across three venues the Galt Museum, The Movie Mill, and Sterndale Bennett Theatre. This year's lineup features 77 films from 18 countries, 13 local productions, and 54 premieres. Tickets go on sale March 27.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Lethbridge Police Are Hiring You Could Earn Close to $100,000 a Year No Experience Required
The Lethbridge Police Service is hiring Community Peace Officers for an August 2026 training class, with a starting wage of $41.99 an hour. Here's what the job involves and how to apply before the April 15 deadline.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Lethbridge's Streets Alive Mission Opens New Building After 35 Years Serving the City
Streets Alive Mission is holding a grand opening for its new services building on March 26 in Lethbridge. After 35 years serving the city's most vulnerable residents, the organization finally has a permanent home built for the work
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta Moves to Ban MAID for Minors, Mental Illness and Tighten Who Qualifies
Alberta's government has introduced Bill 18, legislation that would ban MAID for minors and for people whose only condition is a mental illness, while eliminating Track 2 MAID entirely. Here's what the bill would change
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
A CPKC Train Smashed Through a Semi-Trailer East of Taber Alberta
A CPKC train smashed through the trailer of a semi at a rail crossing east of Taber on Tuesday after the driver pulled onto the tracks in front of the approaching train. The collision happened roughly 55 kilometres from Lethbridge and 100 kilometres from Medicine Hat and was caught on camera. The driver was fined $852 for careless driving.
Other communities3 weeks ago
RCMP Seeking Public Help to Locate Wanted Man Last Known in Fort McMurray
Alberta RCMP are seeking public assistance locating Dorian August Kootenay, last known to be in Fort McMurray with areas of activity spanning Lac La Biche, Kikino, Smoky Lake County and the County of St. Paul. The public is warned not to approach.
Other communities3 weeks ago
Medicine Hat City Council Pumps the Brakes on New Whistleblower Policy
Medicine Hat city council voted unanimously Monday to send a new whistleblower policy back to staff for revisions before adopting it. The policy would open anonymous third-party reporting to the public for the first time council just wants the language tightened before signing off.
Grande Prairie3 weeks ago
Grande Prairie Police Service Enters Final Stretch Before Full Takeover from RCMP
The Grande Prairie Police Service is in the final months of its transition away from the RCMP, confirming it remains on track to assume full jurisdiction in October 2026 two years ahead of schedule. All Watches are fully staffed and officer numbers are set to reach 70 this month.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta Wins the Bid to Host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
Alberta will host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, with Calgary's under-construction Scotia Place handling round-robin play and Edmonton's Rogers Place getting the semifinals and championship. Here's what the announcement actually means.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta Added 85,000 Jobs While the Rest of Canada Lost 33,200
While the rest of Canada lost 33,200 jobs in February, Alberta added 85,000 over the past year and the gap between the province and the rest of the country is getting harder to ignore.
Grande Prairie3 weeks ago
Measles Exposure Reported at Grande Prairie Friendship Centre
Alberta Health has issued a public alert after a potential measles exposure at the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre on March 10. If you were there between 4 and 8 p.m., here is what you need to know.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta Chiefs Flew to Buckingham Palace to Stop a Separatist Referendum and the King Was Listening
Seven Treaty 6 chiefs sat down with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on March 11 the first time the monarch has met exclusively with Treaty 6 leadership. They came with a message: Alberta separatism threatens agreements signed nearly 150 years ago, and the Crown needs to know.
Alberta3 weeks ago
6-Year-Old Child Struck in Airdrie Hit and Run as Driver Flees
A six-year-old child was struck by a gold-coloured Acura SUV on Cobblestone Boulevard in Airdrie on March 12 after the vehicle lost control onto a sidewalk. The driver fled the scene. Airdrie RCMP are searching for two young suspects and asking anyone with information to call 403-945-7267.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Measles cases rising in Alberta, led by South Zone communities including the Medicine Hat and Lethbridge area
Measles is rising again in Alberta, with the South Zone including Medicine Hat and Lethbridge recording the highest concentration of 2026 cases so far. Officials urge anyone not fully vaccinated to review their MMR status.
Other communities3 weeks ago
Fort McMurray RCMP Seek Suspect in Underground Garage Vehicle Theft
Fort McMurray RCMP seek a male suspect involved in the March 8 theft of a locked dark grey Honda SUV (plate CMK 0785) from an underground garage on the 13000 block of MacDonald Dr. The suspect wore a distinct orange and grey toque. Call 310-RCMP.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta to Test 120 km/h Speed Limit on QEII Highway This Summer
Will a 120 km/h speed limit on the QEII make Alberta roads safer? Dive into the data, the political pushback, and what this summer pilot means for commuters.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Six Charged, Over $250,000 in Drugs and Cash Seized in Fort McMurray Drug Probe
After a five‑month investigation, police say a Fort McMurray drug network has been yanked off the street: six people are charged, four guns seized and roughly $264,000 in cocaine, meth and fentanyl taken out of circulation
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta’s First Recall Petition Against Premier Danielle Smith Fails Under Strict 60% Signature Rule
A citizen‑driven push to recall Premier Danielle Smith in Brooks–Medicine Hat fell thousands of signatures short. The failed bid exposes how steep Alberta’s recall rules are and how hard it is to turn frustration into real political change.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta's Seatbelt Fine Is Going Up 30% This Friday Here's What You Need to Know
Starting March 13, getting caught without a seatbelt in Alberta will cost you $211. That's a $49 jump from the current $162 fine and it's part of a broader wave of traffic penalty increases the province approved earlier this year.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Two Lethbridge Men Charged After Loaded Handgun, Drugs, and $5,100 Cash Seized From North Side Home
ALERT's organized crime unit raided a North Lethbridge home last month and walked out with a handgun, drugs, and over $5,000 cash. Two men are now facing weapons charges.
Other communities3 weeks ago
Missing in Strathmore Alberta: 13‑Year‑Old Shaye Wruck
Thirteen‑year‑old Shaye Wruck was last seen in Strathmore on March 3, 2026, and is now the subject of an urgent RCMP missing‑person alert. Anyone with information is asked to contact Strathmore RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Oil Prices Just Blew Past $100 for the First Time Since 2022. Here's What It Means for Alberta.
The province of Alberta released a budget last week forecasting $60 oil and a $9.4 billion deficit. Then a war broke out in the Middle East and prices jumped 35% in a week.
Red Deer3 weeks ago
Two Masked Men Robbed a Blackfalds Gas Station Just North of Red Deer at Gunpoint. RCMP Need Your Help Finding Them.
Two masked men walked into a Blackfalds gas station just before 7 a.m. on March 6, demanded cash and cigarettes at gunpoint, and fled across Vista Trail into a waiting vehicle. RCMP are still looking for them and they need your footage
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta Banned Photo Radar. Now Every City in the Province Is Scrambling to Pay for It
The province banned photo radar on highways and gutted enforcement sites across Alberta. Calgary and Edmonton are now staring at tens of millions in budget holes and your property taxes are the most likely place that money comes from.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Wind Gusts Hit 110 km/h Across Alberta, Thousands Lose Power
A fast-moving winter storm swept through Alberta on Sunday, with wind gusts reaching 110 km/h and leaving an estimated 8,000 residents without power. From Edmonton to Fort McMurray, the province took a hit here's what happened
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Amazon opens new delivery hub in Lethbridge as part of Canadian expansion
A new 20,000 square foot delivery facility has opened in Lethbridge's Churchill Industrial Park, bringing faster shipping and local jobs to the city.
Grande Prairie3 weeks ago
RCMP Seek Driver Who Fled Fatal Highway 49 Crash in Northern Alberta's Municipal District of Smoky River
A semi driver is dead after a black Ford F150 crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 49 in the Municipal District of Smoky River on February 18 and fled the scene. McLennan RCMP have released dashcam footage and are asking anyone who travelled that stretch of highway that afternoon to check their cameras.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Lethbridge Woman Charged With Arson After Setting Two Fires at Downtown Melcor Centre
A Lethbridge woman is facing two counts of arson with disregard for human life after police say she set fires inside a garbage compactor and behind a compost bin at the downtown Melcor Centre with building staff nearby and firefighters still on scene when the second fire was discovered.
Grande Prairie3 weeks ago
Where to See the Northern Lights Near Grande Prairie Alberta and How to Actually Find Them
Grande Prairie sits inside the auroral oval one of the best-positioned cities in Canada for northern lights viewing. Here's when to go, where to go, and what to actually look for.
Grande Prairie3 weeks ago
Grande Prairie RCMP Asking for Help Finding 15-Year-Old Gracie-Ann Gale
Grande Prairie RCMP are asking the public for help locating 15-year-old Gracie-Ann Gale, last seen February 21. It's the third time in a year she has gone missing from the area.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Ottawa and Alberta Just Agreed to End the Double-Review Problem for Major Projects
Ottawa and Alberta have agreed to end duplicate environmental reviews for major projects. Here's what the deal actually says and what both governments still need to close before April 1.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta Damage Deposit Rules: What Your Landlord Can and Cannot Keep
Moving out of an Alberta rental? Here's exactly what your landlord can and cannot keep from your damage deposit — straight from the Residential Tenancies Act.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Lethbridge Went From Losing Someone to an Overdose Every Three Days to Going Months Without a Single Death
In 2023, Lethbridge was losing someone to a drug overdose roughly every three days. This past November, the number was zero the fourth time in 2025 that happened. The Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System puts the city at a 90 per cent drop in two years. Premier Smith called it proof her government's approach is working. Harm reduction advocates say the picture is more complicated than the death count suggests.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta Just Recorded Its Deadliest Flu Season Since 2009 — And It's Not Over Yet
Alberta has recorded 255 influenza deaths this season the highest since the province began tracking in 2009. With vaccination rates at a 15-year low and flu season not yet over, health experts are sounding the alarm
Alberta3 weeks ago
Medicine Hat Council Approves $70,000 in Grants to Tackle Downtown Crime and Vandalism
Medicine Hat has approved a $70,000 Downtown Enhancement and Safety Grant to help cover half the cost of security upgrades like lighting, shutters, and cameras for eligible downtown property and business owners.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Lethbridge Man Charged With Impaired Driving After Truck Strikes 78-Year-Old Pedestrian
A 78-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a Dodge Ram at a Lethbridge intersection Monday afternoon. The driver, 56, showed signs of impairment at the scene and has since been charged
Alberta3 weeks ago
Medicine Hat Community Raises Over $21,000 for The Mustard Seed in Coldest Night of the Year Walk
Medicine Hat's Coldest Night of the Year walk returned after a year-long hiatus this past Saturday and the community delivered. With 79 walkers, 16 teams, and 29 volunteers hitting the streets, the event raised $21,910 for The Mustard Seed, more than doubling the $10,000 raised in 2024.
Alberta3 weeks ago
British Columbia Is Ending Daylight Saving Time — Here's What It Means for Albertans
B.C. just ended daylight saving time for good. Should Alberta do the same?
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta First Nations Chiefs Just Voted No Confidence in Danielle Smith's Government
Every Alberta First Nations chief just voted no confidence in Danielle Smith's government and according to the NDP, it's never happened before in Alberta's history.
Grande Prairie3 weeks ago
Grande Prairie RCMP Searching for Missing 18-Year-Old Serenity Russell
Grande Prairie RCMP are urgently searching for 18-year-old Serenity Russell, last seen February 26 in Grande Prairie. With temperatures dropping below freezing, investigators say the first 48-72 hours are critical share this now.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Alberta Budget 2026: What Medicine Hat Is Getting And What It's Going to Cost You
Alberta's 2026 budget delivers $152 million to finally twin Highway 3 into Medicine Hat but homeowners are absorbing another round of property tax increases, with roughly 30% of their tax bill going straight to the province, not city hall
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Lethbridge Man Charged With Child Luring for the Second Time
A 22-year-old Lethbridge man is in custody after police say he used Snapchat to contact a 13-year-old girl and arrange to meet her for sex. Sean Cedric Bilo is charged with child luring and invitation to sexual touching, with a court date set for March 20.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
WestJet Is Abandoning Lethbridge and Medicine Hat Flights And There's Nothing to Replace It
Come June 24, you won't be able to fly out of Lethbridge. Not with WestJet. Not with anyone.
Lethbridge3 weeks ago
Lethbridge Records First Drop in Homelessness Since Counts Began in 2014
For the first time in over a decade, Lethbridge is seeing fewer people experiencing homelessness and the numbers are worth paying attention to.
Alberta3 weeks ago
Pro-Canada Rallies Hit Calgary and Edmonton as Referendum Anger Grows
Dozens gathered in Calgary and Edmonton on Saturday to protest Premier Danielle Smith's October referendum braving freezing temperatures to send a message that not all Albertans are on board with separation or restricting services for newcomers.
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Alberta to Vote on Immigration This Fall, But Is Danielle Smith Backtracking Previous Views?
Premier Danielle Smith made a bold move Thursday night, announcing Albertans will head to the polls on October 19 for a referendum on immigration and constitutional reform. It's the kind of announcement that dominates headlines and that's partly the point.
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Red Deer RCMP Search for Missing Teen as Temperatures Drop to -20°C
A 16-year-old girl has been missing from Red Deer for two days and with temperatures plunging to -20°C, every hour counts.
Calgary3 weeks ago
Lethbridge Police Need Your Help Finding a Man Wanted for Sexual Assault
Lethbridge Police are asking the public for help finding Jonathan Milton Janes, 33, wanted on warrants for sexual assault and breaching a sentencing order, and this isn't his first time evading police.
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Alberta Drops $400 Million on New Water Bombers, And They're Being Built Right Here in Alberta
Alberta's spending $400 million on five new water bombers but you won't see a single one until 2031
Culture3 weeks ago
Alberta Just Released the Top Baby Names of 2025, Here's What New Parents Are Choosing
Olivia leads the girls' list while Noah takes the top spot for boys, but it's Theodore jumping to number two and Aurora cracking the top ten that have people talking. There are also a handful of ties scattered across both lists, which says a lot about just how divided Alberta parents were on a few favorites this year.
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Alberta Drivers, Brace Yourselves: Traffic Fines Are Going Up Next Month
Attention all Alberta drivers, March is bringing more than just the end of winter it's bringing heavier hits to your wallet if you get pulled over.
Calgary3 weeks ago
Lethbridge Boy, 13, Gets Max Youth Sentence for Stabbing His 7-Year-Old Brother
The attack left the younger boy with life-threatening wounds. The older brother is now entering a rehab-focused program the toughest sentence youth court can hand down.
Calgary3 weeks ago
Gender Reveal at Lake Louise Leaves Behind Pink Stain and Hundreds of Confetti Pieces
A family's celebration on the frozen lake has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stricter enforcement in Banff National Park
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Missing Teen in Camrose: Police Ask Public to Help Find 16-Year-Old Bobby
Camrose Police are looking for a teenage boy who took off from his mom's car near the police station this afternoon. He doesn't have money or a phone, and officers want to make sure he's safe.
Calgary3 weeks ago
Woman Dies After Falling Into Deep Snow at Banff Ski Resort
A Toronto woman died at Banff's Sunshine Village after falling into deep powder on a beginner run. Ski patrol worked for two hours to save her. Here's what every skier needs to know about snow immersion.
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Alberta Gas Prices Dip Below the Dollar Mark - Fill Up While You Can
Gas prices in Alberta have dropped below $1 per litre at stations across Edmonton, Calgary, and rural areas. Here's where to find the cheapest fuel and why prices are so low heading into 2026
Calgary3 weeks ago
Alberta Independence Referendum Petition Gets Green Light From Elections Alberta
Elections Alberta has approved a citizen initiative petition for an Alberta independence referendum. Organizers have four months to collect 178,000 signatures and some Americans are already hoping Alberta joins the U.S. as the 51st state
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Alberta Businesses Claim They Can't Find Managers - Locals Aren't Buying It
Employers say they can't find Canadians for $40/hr management jobs. Locals say that's news to them. The TFW program is under the microscope.
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Racist Graffiti Plagues Brooks as RCMP Hunt for Vandals
A spray pad where kids cool off in summer. A flower pot on main street. Bathroom walls at local parks. These are the places where someone has been scrawling white supremacist messages across Brooks, and police want to know who's responsible.
Calgary3 weeks ago
Are Alberta Sovereignty Pages Really Run From Alberta?
Some Alberta sovereignty accounts are listed as being based in Thailand, sparking questions about who is behind them. This has raised concerns
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Alberta Invokes the Notwithstanding Clause to End Historic Teachers’ Strike
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has invoked the notwithstanding clause to end the province’s largest-ever teachers’ strike forcing 51,000 educators back to work. The move has sparked backlash from unions and critics, especially after an old 2006 op-ed resurfaced where Smith wrote that the clause was “simply not necessary.”
Calgary3 weeks ago
Close to 30,000 Rally Across Alberta as Teachers Declare: “Strike Is Imminent”
Close to 30,000 Albertans rallied across the province on Sunday in support of teachers, just hours before a potential strike that could impact nearly 700,000 students. With chants echoing through the ...
Edmonton3 weeks ago
Muted Mic, Louder Message: Alberta Student Silenced for Asking About Teachers’ Strike
During an Alberta Next panel, a student’s microphone was muted as he tried to ask about the looming teachers’ strike. The moment has sparked debate about student voices, accountability, and whether young Albertans are being shut out of conversations that affect them most.
Calgary3 weeks ago
Teachers Say No Deal: Strike Set to Shake Alberta Classrooms Oct. 6
After rejecting a pay bump and promises of more staff, Alberta teachers are walking out. The big question now: What’s really at the heart of this showdown money, respect, or something deeper in the classroom?
Edmonton3 weeks ago
How Alberta Slid from Canada’s Highest to Its Lowest Minimum Wage Province
Alberta once led the country with the highest minimum wage in Canada. But after reaching $15/hour in 2018, the province hit pause and never pressed play again. Now, as other provinces push past that mark, Alberta is poised to have the lowest minimum wage in the country.