Provincial

Alberta marks first influenza death of 2025-26, as experts warn of tough flu season

A person in Alberta has died from influenza, the first casualty of the 2025-26 flu season, according to provincial data.

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Half of Albertans say use of notwithstanding clause to end teacher strike inappropriate: Leger poll

According to a new Leger poll, half of Albertans say the province's use of the notwithstanding clause to end the teacher strike was inappropriate.
Alberta opens survey on increasing rural divided highway speed limits

The Government of Alberta is considering raising the speed limit on rural divided highways in the province. Between Nov. 7 and Dec. 12, an online survey will be conducted by the province to see if Albertans...
Alberta paramedics work 30,000 hours of OT every month, union says

Alberta's paramedics are working thousands of hours of overtime every month, according to new data released by their union.

New cabinet committee coming to deal with classroom complexity in Alberta

Alberta's premier and education minister say they are creating a new cabinet committee to address classroom challenges and complexity.

Alberta NDP wants MLA gift threshold lowered, stricter ethics rules with new bill

Alberta's Opposition NDP wants to hold the government's feet to the fire over its rules around ethics, rules that the opposition says have been watered down.

Alberta Teachers' Association files injunction, asking court to pause back-to-work legislation

The union representing Alberta teachers has launched a legal challenge of the provincial government's back-to-work legislation. The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) filed an interlocutory injunction...
No changes coming 'at the moment' for Alberta's recall legislation: Premier Smith

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government has no plans to change provincial recall legislation — at least for the moment. The legislation has been brought to the forefront lately, as two...
From New York to Alberta: Zohran Mamdani’s historic win resonates across borders

A political milestone in New York City is sparking celebration and reflection thousands of kilometres away in Alberta. The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s new mayor has ignited pride...
'My jaw dropped': Hotelier who saved iconic lodge from Jasper wildfire receives award

The man who runs Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is being saluted by peers around the world for his quick thinking to save the iconic Alberta hotel in last year’s devastating wildfire. Garrett Turta, the...