'A very major impact': CFIB calls for all-hands-on-deck approach to U.S. tariff plans
Simon Gaudreault, CFIB chief economist, discusses the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian businesses with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins.
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Addictions and mental health minister says Alberta recovery model 'proving results'
Dan Williams, minister of addiction and mental health, discusses the province’s recent $23 million investment in a youth addiction recovery centre with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins.
'Stop talking and start doing': HSAA wants to see action on addictions recovery support
Health Sciences Association of Alberta president Mike Parker speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about supports for those experiencing addiction.
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Simon Gaudreault - CFIB Chief Economist
CFIB Chief Economist Simon Gaudreault discusses the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian businesses.
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Ellen Parker & Danielle Paradis
Parker PR CEO Ellen Parker & MacEwan University Assistant Professor Danielle Paradis discuss the week's biggest stories.
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News from the Legislature
Alberta reannounces plans to reduce number of photo radar sites
Alberta reannounced plans to reduce photo radar sites in the province on Monday.
Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law
Alberta is taking the federal government to court, saying Ottawa has failed to follow through on what Premier Danielle Smith calls necessary changes to a law governing resource development.
Industry not consulted on Alberta's plan to challenge federal emissions cap
The Alberta government did not consult with the oil and gas sector before announcing a sweeping set of plans it says it could use to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap, industry sources say.
Alberta building new youth recovery beds at Edmonton jail, critics question location
The Alberta government is spending millions to create new spaces for youth addiction recovery at an Edmonton jail.
Alberta takes aim at emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Trump's border concerns are valid as tariffs loom
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Donald Trump’s concerns about the border are valid, as the president-elect threatens sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods.
Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims
The Alberta government is making changes to auto insurance, including rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model.
Alberta forecasts $4.6B surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertainty
Alberta is forecasting a $4.6-billion surplus for this fiscal year, but Finance Minister Nate Horner says "mounting pressures" threaten to soon put the province in the red.
Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over 2 government bills
Alberta's information and privacy commissioner says she has big concerns – including fuzzy definitions and insufficient guardrails – in two bills now being debated in the house.
CTV News Edmonton Top Stories
Police search for man wanted in Edmonton arson, extortion cases
Edmonton police are looking for a man who they say is connected to three southside arsons this fall.
Alberta RCMP officer charged with 2 counts of sexual assault
Const. Bridget Morla, a Leduc RCMP officer, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in connection with an incident that happened two years ago.
Hefty 2025 property tax hike looms as budget talks start
Edmonton city council discussed money in all its forms Monday at city hall – be it taxes, deficits or reserves – as it begins two weeks of budget talks.
Owner of Ardrossan gas station/restaurant property destroyed by fire plans to rebuild
The owner of a property that was the site of a Sunday fire that destroyed a gas station and restaurant east of Edmonton says he will rebuild it.
Man charged in connection with 2 Edmonton arsons, identified as person of interest in 3rd
A man has been charged in connection with two deliberately set fires in Edmonton and investigators believe he is responsible for a third.
If you're flying in December, be prepared for a busy airport and potential delays
One of the busiest travelling seasons of the year is just around the corner, so airlines and air passenger rights advocates want to make sure you're ready to fly.
Alberta reannounces plans to reduce number of photo radar sites
Alberta reannounced plans to reduce photo radar sites in the province on Monday.
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VIDEO Northern Alta. house explosion likely caused by gas leak: RCMP
Northern Alberta Mounties are investigating a house explosion in Swan Hills early Monday morning.
School bus hit in multi-vehicle crash after vehicle runs red light: EPS
A school bus full of children was hit in west Edmonton during the morning rush hour on Monday.
CTV News Calgary Top Stories
Calgary's police chief blasts province's photo radar decision
Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld is in disbelief following the province's decision to ban photo radar on numbered provincial highways and will only be allowed in school, playground and construction zones.
Apartment in downtown Calgary highrise significantly damaged in fire
Calgary fire crews are investigating a blaze that significantly damaged an apartment in a downtown highrise on Monday morning.
City begins ticketing, towing motorhomes parked along N.E. Calgary road
Bylaw officers are ticketing and towing several motorhomes parked along a northeast Calgary street after officials said it received 70 complaints about access and security issues along the stretch.
WEATHER
WEATHER Calgary seeing a mild start to December as temperatures rise above zero
We’re experiencing a mild beginning to December in Calgary, especially compared to the last half of November. The winds will pick up on Monday night out of the west, so temperatures won’t drop much. This means a mild start to the day on Tuesday.
Alberta reannounces plans to reduce number of photo radar sites
Alberta reannounced plans to reduce photo radar sites in the province on Monday.
Calgary's 5 most expensive homes for sale right now
Calgary's most expensive homes as of December 2024.
Alberta RCMP officer charged with 2 counts of sexual assault
Const. Bridget Morla, a Leduc RCMP officer, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in connection with an incident that happened two years ago.
Silverado residents concerned with proposed cellphone tower
Some long-time residents in Calgary's deep southwest neighborhood of Silverado are pushing back against a proposed cellphone tower.
What we know about Calgary's unsolved murders of 2024
Less than half of the homicides in Calgary this year remain unsolved.
CTV News Red Deer
Alberta company to pay $12K for contravening Water Act
An Alberta company pleaded guilty to contravening the Water Act earlier this week and was ordered to pay $12,000, inclusive of a victim fine surcharge.
'Fear and shame': Red Deer police issues warning of rising online sextortion incidents
Red Deer RCMP issued a warning to the public about the increase of sextortion incidents online.
Person killed in stabbing attack in Red Deer
Charges are pending against someone after a fatal stabbing in Red Deer.
Red Deer RCMP arrest 3 people for stolen vehicle and weapons
Three people in Red Deer are facing several charges for stolen items, including a vehicle and sawed-off shotgun.
Alberta RCMP officer who shot man who had paintball gun cleared by police watchdog
The RCMP officer who shot a man who had a paintball gun outside the Ponoka, Alta., courthouse in February 2022 has been cleared.
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.