'Fired up and ready to go': Democrats Abroad looking forward to U.S. Election
Erin Kotecki Vest, chair of Democrats Abroad Canada, speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about preparing for the upcoming U.S. Election.
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Jasper mayor says community preparedness key to safe evacuation
The mayor of Jasper, Richard Ireland, speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the evacuation of his community caused by recent wildfires
Municipal Affairs minister wants responsible entities to take over viable wells
Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the concerns raised by municipalities about collecting unpaid oil and gas well taxes
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Sylvain Charlebois - Agri-Foods Analytics Lab
Dalhousie University Agri-Foods Analytics Lab Director Sylvain Charlebois discusses the Loblaw price-fixing settlement
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Marty Chan & Dan Taylor
Author Marty Chan & Youth Community Liaison Dan Taylor discuss the week's biggest stories on our Primetime This Week Panel
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News from the Legislature
'Co-ordinated effort': Ottawa and Alberta help each other with massive firefights
The Jasper wildfire has started a new conversation around Canada's large-scale catastrophe readiness, and the way limited resources are dispersed in case of emergency.
Premier says fine-tuning needed for alert system after miscommunicated Jasper evacuation timing
Alberta's premier says changes are needed to the province's emergency alert system after incorrect information was shared about the Jasper evacuation on Monday night.
Smith says no wrongdoing under new ethics rules after Oilers playoff tickets gifted
Alberta's premier is defending her decision to accept Edmonton Oilers playoff tickets after the UCP government loosened ethics rules.
Missing money? Alberta seeking owners of combined $150M in unclaimed money, property
If you ever lost money or property, you may be in luck. Alberta is looking for the owners of a combined $154 million in money and property that may have been lost, forgotten or abandoned, the province wrote in a release Thursday.
2 new teams of specialized sheriffs headed for rural Alberta: Province
Two new teams of Alberta sheriffs are being deployed to support policing in rural communities around the province.
Alberta law society clears former cabinet minister of misconduct
Hearings began last year into what law society lawyers argued were examples of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour by Tyler Shandro meant to muzzle public dissent.
Report reveals low-income Albertans falling through cracks of health benefits program
Alberta's ombudsman says in a new report that low-income residents seeking benefits to cover off health-care costs face unfair barriers.
Alberta, B.C. reach deal to allow wineries to ship directly to consumers
B.C. wineries can once again ship their wines directly to Albertans after the two governments announced an agreement on Tuesday.
Legal Aid Alberta to stop services over contract dispute with provincial government
Legal Aid Alberta says it will stop providing lawyers to those who can't afford them by next Tuesday over a funding and governance dispute with the province.
CTV News Edmonton Top Stories
Jasper wildfire: 'Several weeks' before Jasper can return, premier says
Premier Danielle Smith said Friday afternoon in Hinton while weather conditions are cooler, the Jasper fire is still considered out of control and that Jasper residents can expect to be away from their homes "for several weeks."
Connor McDavid getting married this weekend. Here's everything we know about the big day
McDavid and longtime girlfriend Lauren Kyle got engaged in Ontario last summer and are getting married there on Saturday.
New numbers confirm one-third of Jasper townsite destroyed in this week's wildfire
One-third of all structures in the townsite of Jasper are gone, burned to the ground in this week’s wildfire, officials confirmed Friday.
Man found guilty in fatal Alberta school stabbing
The man accused of killing his 17-year-old classmate, Jennifer Winkler, was found guilty of second-degree murder on Friday.
At least 4 buildings burned at Jasper Park Lodge, others damaged: Fairmont memo
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge said Thursday afternoon most of its structures are 'standing and intact,' including its iconic main lodge.
'Core members' of Edmonton extortion series arrested but leader still at large: EPS
Edmonton police have arrested six more people in connection to an extortion series targeting local South Asian homebuilders.
'She led it the whole way': 18-year-old B.C. woman leads hikers to safety in Jasper National Park
As fire threatened people in Jasper National Park, Colleen Knull sprung into action.
Edmonton businesses step up to aid evacuees after Jasper fires
Businesses in Edmonton and across the province are making an effort to aid people affected by wildfires burning in Alberta, including the ones that devastated Jasper this week.
Major Canadian bank experiences direct deposit outage on payday
Scotiabank says it has fixed a technical issue that impacted direct deposits on Friday morning.
CTV News Calgary Top Stories
Jasper wildfire: 'Several weeks' before Jasper can return, premier says
Premier Danielle Smith said Friday afternoon in Hinton while weather conditions are cooler, the Jasper fire is still considered out of control and that Jasper residents can expect to be away from their homes "for several weeks."
'Best place to come and watch': Olympic FanFest takes over downtown Calgary
Stephen Avenue has transformed into a central hub for Olympic fans to unite and support Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Games.
In case of emergency: how to prepare for extreme weather evacuations
The Jasper fire situation is an example of just how quickly a weather event can turn into a disaster — and a good reminder to all Canadians about preparation.
Water restrictions remain as more wire snaps detected along feeder main
A city official says Calgary will remain under Stage 1 outdoor water restrictions while it investigates potential points of concern along its recently repaired feeder main.
Blue Line closed between City Hall and Marlborough for maintenance and repairs this weekend
The Blue Line will be closed between City Hall/Bow Valley College and Marlborough stations this weekend.
Wildfire near Banff being held: Parks officials
Officials with Banff National Park say the Waputik Peak wildfire south of Hector Lake is being held.
Calgary reception centre to remain open until Monday
The City of Calgary says its reception centre for Jasper wildfire evacuees will remain open 24/7 until Monday.
Taber corn, sugar beets on schedule despite wet spring, hot July
A southern Alberta staple is set to go on sale next week despite a wet spring and hot July.
Surge clinch home playoff game with 87-83 win over Sea Bears
The Surge battened down the hatches in crunch time Thursday, allowing just 12 fourth-quarter points on their way to an 87-83 victory over the Sea Bears at WinSport.
CTV News Red Deer
Weather warnings downgraded to watches in central Alberta
A number of weather warnings were issued in central Alberta Wednesday night.
Child abduction attempt in Red Deer thwarted by witnesses: RCMP
A man has been charged with the attempted abduction of a child in Red Deer last week.
Red Deer father charged with aggravated assault of child
Police in Red Deer have charged a father with aggravated assault after a child was hospitalized last month with serious injuries.
Severe thunderstorm watch ends for Edmonton area
A severe thunderstorm watch for the Edmonton region has ended. Severe thunderstorm watcheses remain in effect for parts of northern Alberta and east-central Alberta.
Central Alberta group saves thousands of pounds of food from landfill
A group in Lacombe, Alta., is saving food from ending up in the trash.
CTV News Lethbridge
Lethbridge police seek public assistance identifying August stabbing suspect
Lethbridge police are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in an early August assault.
Lethbridge family raising pet goat, spreading joy
When Susan Eymann and Jeff MacDonald said they were getting a new pet in February, they weren’t exactly kidding.
Lethbridge man charged after police recover $37K in stolen property
A 56-year-old Lethbridge man faces multiple charges after police recovered $37,000 worth of stolen property connected to a Wednesday break-in at a commercial compound.
Rebuild continues in Waterton Lakes National Park marking five-years since Kenow wildfire
The rebuilding process is continuing as those in and near Waterton Lakes National Park honour the five-year anniversary of the Kenow wildfire.
Smoke from wildfires settles in over Lethbridge
A summer with mostly clear skies above Lethbridge has come to an end.