Provincial

'Pornography is a problem': Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries

Alberta's premier says "pornography is a problem for young adults" in remarks defending her government's move to remove sexually explicit content from school library shelves this fall.

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Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports exempts visiting out-of-province athletes

Alberta's new regulations banning transgender athletes from playing women’s sports will exempt out-of-province transgender competitors.
Smith says Trump's latest tariff threats would be a 'tax on the American people'

Alberta's premier has responded to the latest tariff announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump, saying the threatened increase would hurt economies on both sides of the border while also denouncing...
Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units

Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province.
Alberta appoints lawyer, policy advisor to lead involuntary treatment commission

The Alberta government says a longtime lawyer and recent provincial policy advisor has been tapped to head its new involuntary drug treatment system.
Alberta bans explicit sex books in schools; new rules start Oct. 1

Alberta's education minister says school libraries must pull explicit, sexual content from their shelves starting Oct. 1.
Alberta Next Panel tour stops in Sherwood Park, Red Deer are sold out

The Alberta Next panel is coming soon to communities across the province. Getting in the door, however, could prove difficult. All the free tickets for the next two stops – 650 seats for July 15...
Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation

Red Deer Minor Hockey says it is conducting an internal investigation after a video surfaced showing one of its coaches, former NHL player Nick Tarnasky, involved in a fight at a golf course. The incident...
Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America

Alberta has the most measles cases in North America on a per-capita basis, worrying experts who say summer events could push case counts even higher. The province’s former chief medical officers of...
Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass

 Alberta's government is jumping on board a federal initiative aimed at saving Canadians a buck if they stay close to home this summer. The province says it's offering its own free and discounted...