'From boondoggle to super boondoggle': RMA President weighs in on Green Line situation
President of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Paul McLauchlin discusses the ramifications of the province pulling funding from the Green Line LRT project.
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'They've been put on notice': NDP MP discusses withdrawal from agreement with Liberals
NDP MP Blake Desjarlais discusses the federal NDP's decision to withdraw from a supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals.
'A privilege and an honour': Edmonton educator and advocate appointed to Senate
Dr. Kristopher Wells discusses his appointment to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Paul McLauchlin - Rural Municipalities of Alberta
Paul McLauchlin discusses the ramifications of the province fulling funds from the Green Line LRT project.
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Ellen Parker & Darren Krause
CEO of Parker PR Ellen Parker and Livewire's Darren Krause discuss the Green Line, water restrictions & more on our Politics Panel.
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News from the Legislature
Smith accuses Ottawa of ignoring Alberta's interests with Albertan senate picks
Two Albertans were appointed as independent senators Saturday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, prompting backlash from the premier.
Alberta premier says legislation on school pronouns coming after September
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September.
'The momentum has been extraordinary': Nenshi on taking the NDP reins
New Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about his first few weeks in the role and his priorities for the party
Alberta renewable energy pause has left legacy of cancelled development: study
Alberta's seven-month moratorium on renewable power approvals has left a legacy of dozens of cancelled projects and legal uncertainty, says an analysis done on the one-year anniversary of the move.
Alberta premier holds closed-door meeting with select members of LGBTQ community
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith held a closed-door meeting Friday morning with members of Calgary’s LGBTQ community, but more than 100 protesters outside the building say the consultation was held ‘in secret’ and with ‘hand-picked organizations.’
'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.
CTV News Edmonton Top Stories
Edmonton LRT train involved in crash after vehicle drives onto tracks: ETS
No injuries were reported after a collision between an LRT and a vehicle on Tuesday morning.
Free events taking place in Edmonton for Canadian Country Music Week
The Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) will be presented in Edmonton on Saturday, so the city has declared this week Canadian Country Music Week in Edmonton.
What this year’s Terry Fox Run stands for and what it means to you
The 44th annual Terry Fox Run in Edmonton happening at Kinsmen Park on Sept. 15, celebrates Terry Fox's perseverance and raises funds for cancer research. Run organizer Darrin Park and run participant Sawyer Schmidt joined CTV Morning Live’s Kent Morrison on what this run means to them.
Oilers, Canucks alumni to play charity game in Fort McMurray
Former Edmonton Oiler Craig MacTavish will be returning to the ice for a charity game against Vancouver Canucks alumni in Fort McMurray in October.
Canadian court approves Red Lobster restructuring plan, company will exit bankruptcy
A Canadian court has cleared the reorganization plan of Red Lobster that will see the seafood chain exit bankruptcy.
Apple's new AirPods are also hearing aids. Can they really save you thousands of dollars?
During its glossy product announcement event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled a new role for its latest AirPods Pro model: medical device.
Premier mulls reinstatement of controversial MLA booted from UCP caucus
An Alberta MLA banned from the UCP caucus last year for comments comparing transgender youth to feces could soon be back in the ruling Alberta party's fold.
Alberta senior in custody after allegedly luring children with candy, sexually assaulting them
A Red Deer senior is in custody for allegedly luring children into his apartment with candy.
Police ask for help identifying people responsible for killing 2 puppies
Police in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., are looking for help identifying who is responsible for killing two puppies on a city pathway.
CTV News Calgary Top Stories
New name added to Calgary's list of fallen firefighters at 2024 memorial service
The name of another Calgary firefighter was added to a list of the fallen at an annual memorial service on Tuesday.
Paddleboarder injured after being hit by jet ski on Ghost Lake
Cochrane RCMP are looking for witnesses after a man was injured when his paddleboard was struck by a jet ski Saturday evening.
Province wants Green Line connected to Calgary event centre but no tunnelling downtown: mayor
The province wants the city to prioritize getting the Green Line LRT connected to Calgary's future event centre but is opposed to tunnelling downtown for the project, according to Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
Calgary eatery named among best new restaurants in Canada
A Calgary restaurant has been nominated as one of the best new dining spots in Canada.
Rent increases in smaller markets outweigh declines in big cities in August: report
A new report says August rental rates fell in some of Canada's largest and priciest markets to continue a months-long trend while prices rose in smaller markets.
Bret Hart makes return to WWE Raw at the Saddledome
Wrestling legend Bret 'Hitman' Hart made a special appearance at WWE's Monday Night Raw at Calgary's Scotiabank Saddledome.
PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it asked provinces to get rid of existing COVID-19 vaccines to avoid confusion with new formulations that will have the same drug identification number.
165 hectares of trees will be cut down in Banff National Park
Parks Canada says work is expected to begin later this fall on two projects aimed at mitigating wildfire risk in Banff National Park.
Calgary's water use drops, residents able to collect rainwater
Some overnight rain in Calgary brought relief to residents worried about their gardens and lawns as well as city officials concerned about the strain on the city's water system.
CTV News Red Deer
Alberta senior in custody after allegedly luring children with candy, sexually assaulting them
A Red Deer senior is in custody for allegedly luring children into his apartment with candy.
Sylvan Lake bank robbed by man with crowbar
RCMP are investigating after an armed robbery at the Sylvan Lake CIBC on Wednesday.
Police presence in Red Deer due to search for suspect
RCMP in Red Deer are "tracking a suspect" Wednesday morning.
1 dead in long-weekend crash in central Alberta: RCMP
One person is dead after a crash northwest of Red Deer over the long weekend.
Body of 21-year-old man found in central Alberta field: RCMP
Police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old man in central Alberta.
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.