Small community in Alberta abuzz after woman wins $50M Lotto Max prize
A small community southeast of Edmonton is abuzz after learning one of its residents is a $50-million lottery winner.
Alberta looks to attract investors at United Nations climate change conference
Attracting the attention of investors is top of mind for Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips in Morocco this week at the United Nations climate change conference.
“We have reached a point of frustration": Demand grows for broad strategy to deal with Alberta seniors
Advocates for seniors worry Alberta’s public services are ill prepared for a major demographic shift that will see the number of people 65 and older double in the province in the next 20 years.
Calgary cop to jury: 'I am not a crook'
His voice often raised and quivering, Calgary police Det. Gerard Brand told juror on Monday he is not a criminal.
Eight years for Calgary group sex slaying
Taking part in the strangulation of a man who was looking for group sex with two young males has landed a Calgary resident an eight-year sentence.
Alberta crop-dusting company fined for environmental breach
A Westlock-based company has been fined $12,500 after admitting it sprayed pesticide from a plane without valid registration.
Man in 'blackface' fires gun in Fort McKay house
RCMP are looking for a white man who barged into a Fort McKay house with his face painted black and fired at least one shot before fleeing.
Alberta Health Services shuts down innovative meal-sharing system
A new Edmonton meal-sharing system has been shut down by Alberta Health Services, leaving local entrepreneurs out of pocket $60,000 and home cooks without customers.
Albertan wins $50M Lotto Max jackpot
A pair of lucky Albertans have turned their Lotto Max tickets into life-changing paydays.
Battle over safe drug-consumption sites rages in Alberta
As Alberta takes a hard look at safe drug consumption sites for addicts, the plan is drawing support from health and law enforcement officials but wariness from the government’s political opponents.