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'Muscling': Alberta government won't stock B.C. wines that sell direct to consumers

'Muscling': Alberta government won't stock B.C. wines that sell direct to consumers

EDMONTON — An interprovincial wine war is fermenting after Alberta's liquor wholesaler told vintners in British Columbia that it won't stock their products in retail stores unless they stop shipping it directly to consumers.
Air quality alert cancelled after fire at Alberta oil site brought under control

Air quality alert cancelled after fire at Alberta oil site brought under control

MANNVILLE, Alta. — An air quality alert issued for an area east of Edmonton due to a fire at an oil lease site has been cancelled. Officials say the alert was cancelled after the fire was brought under control by emergency crews.
Toxic smoke causes emergency alert south of Vermilion

Toxic smoke causes emergency alert south of Vermilion

"Crude oil is burning, and toxic smoke is being produced. The smoke is dangerous if inhaled."
These Alberta communities broke high temperature records Monday

These Alberta communities broke high temperature records Monday

Alberta had 14 hot spots, breaking high temperature records Jan. 29 according to Environment Canada
Trial postponed for man accused of murdering Bowden woman

Trial postponed for man accused of murdering Bowden woman

Ross Arran McInnes was set for trial in Calgary starting on Feb.5 in the death of Kirsten (Gardner) O’Donoghue
Northern Alberta Indigenous songstress signs with Sony Music

Northern Alberta Indigenous songstress signs with Sony Music

“It’s a win for my family. It’s a win for my community. It’s a win for my people.” 
Southern Alberta man dead after weekend crash south of Calgary

Southern Alberta man dead after weekend crash south of Calgary

Police are investigating a fatal crash north of Calgary that took place early Sunday morning.
Go bigger to rock louder? Maybe, says science

Go bigger to rock louder? Maybe, says science

Size sometimes matters with guitar volume
Sturmay rink wins Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts by inches

Sturmay rink wins Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts by inches

It was an intense finish at the 2024 Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Alberta NDP says it will announce new leader to replace Rachel Notley on June 22

Alberta NDP says it will announce new leader to replace Rachel Notley on June 22

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta's Opposition NDP says it will announce a new leader to replace Rachel Notley on June 22. The party announced the date on Saturday following meetings in Red Deer to set the rules and timelines of the leadership contest.
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