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Alberta reports 39 new cases of measles, provincial total reaches 365

Alberta reports 39 new cases of measles, provincial total reaches 365

The government says 30 of the new cases are in Alberta's south zone, which has seen more than half of all cases.
Alberta sees investment in sports tourism, is home to 12 major sporting events in 2025

Alberta sees investment in sports tourism, is home to 12 major sporting events in 2025

These sporting events include seven national and four international competitions that have been made possible to be hosted in Alberta thanks to a $1.2 million commitment from the government in the Major Sport Event grant program. 
Alberta cadets honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Alberta cadets honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Gabriel Keith and Ryan Van Bostelen were recognized for their commitment to citizenship and community. 
Alberta government freezes industrial carbon price amid U.S. tariffs

Alberta government freezes industrial carbon price amid U.S. tariffs

The Alberta government announced on Monday that it would freeze the current rate of $95 per tonne of emissions in hopes of providing relief to a range of economic sectors across the province.
UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions after rally-goers call for action and ‘meaningful consultation’

UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions after rally-goers call for action and ‘meaningful consultation’

More than a dozen members of the NDP caucus challenged the UCP on Alberta’s lack of accessibility legislation, its dollar support for people with disabilities, and its approach to housing, health care and home care.
Two Alberta baseball players compete at Best of the West tournament

Two Alberta baseball players compete at Best of the West tournament

Two baseball players from Alberta competed at the 2025 Best of the West tournaments held from May 1 to May 5 at Kamloops, BC., where top minor athletes from across the Northwest and Canada collided.
Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain

Quebec sovereigntists watch Alberta referendum talk with optimism, disdain

Some are hoping a wave of separatist sentiment in Alberta will put wind in the sails of Quebec’s own independence movement.
Alberta curler encouraged by Best of the West appearance, despite finals loss

Alberta curler encouraged by Best of the West appearance, despite finals loss

2025 was the third year in a row Nathan Molberg has appeared in the SGI Best of the West tournament. Despite the finals loss, he found the weekend to be successful.
Nursing is leading occupation with highest number of injuries in Alberta

Nursing is leading occupation with highest number of injuries in Alberta

While transport truck drivers and heavy equipment operators account for a combined 24 per cent of all workplace fatalities in Alberta, nursing is the occupation with the highest number of injuries.
Cyclist airlifted to hospital after incident in Kananaskis

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after incident in Kananaskis

A cyclist has been flown to a Calgary hospital after being found lying on a road in Kananaskis, west of Diamond Valley.
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