Beyond Local

An online conspiracy theory recently claimed that a candidate on the ballot in the federal byelection in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot riding had died in February. The source for the claim was an obituary for an unrelated woman with the same name.

The province launched the audit in 2023 in response to concerns over a Calgary medical clinic switching to a membership model and planning to charge annual fees of about $5,000 for families and $2,000 for an adult.

Alberta's transportation minister said the province will be watching the case with interest, especially since Ontario's government plans to appeal the ruling.

As the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Alberta officials are reaffirming their commitment to combating this horrific crime.

Perry, who is in Canada performing several shows on her Lifetimes Tour, invited concertgoer Braiden Palumbo on stage during a stop in Vancouver.

Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says canvassers with the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative can begin gathering signatures.

Potential candidates have new hoops to jump through in advance of this fall's election thanks to changes in the province's electoral acts

Boudreau Road namesake was the only MLA to vote against the Equal Suffrage Statutory Law Amendment Act of 1916

Two Hills RCMP is asking any other potential victims to come forward after a man was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and other charges.

More than 200 candidates were signed up to run in the byelection as of Tuesday, most of whom were sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee protest group.