'Very worried': Alberta NDP concerned about gender policy impact
NDP House Leader Christina Gray speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the first week of the Alberta legislature’s fall sitting.
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Transgender advocates say consultation lacking ahead of youth policy changes
Rowan Morris of Trans Rights YEG speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the Alberta government’s transgender youth legislation.
'Our members are not going to accept that': EAs unhappy with province's offer
CUPE Local 3550 President Mandy Lamoureux speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about negotiations between education support workers and the province being at a standstill.
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Christina Gray - NDP House Leader
NDP House Leader Christina Gray discusses the first week of the fall sitting of the Alberta legislature.
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Tom Keenan & Darren Krause
University of Calgary Prof. Tom Keenan & LiveWire Calgary Founder Darren Krause discuss the week's biggest stories.
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'Very worried': Alberta NDP concerned about gender policy impact
NDP House Leader Christina Gray speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the first week of the Alberta legislature’s fall sitting.
Alberta Premier Smith gets 91 per cent support in leadership review
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith received a dominating 91.5 per cent vote of support from her United Conservative Party members in a scheduled leadership review vote on Saturday.
'Sports is a human right': Advocates say Alberta's fairness in sports bill unfair
The government of Alberta says its new bill aimed at women's sporting divisions is about inclusion, but advocates don't agree.
UCP faithful set to vote on Danielle Smith, bathroom bans and pollutant classification at AGM
A Danielle Smith leadership vote and policy surrounding gender and net-zero emissions targets will take centre stage when the United Conservative Party Annual General Meeting (AGM) gets underway Friday.
Transgender advocates say consultation lacking ahead of youth policy changes
Rowan Morris of Trans Rights YEG speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the Alberta government’s transgender youth legislation.
'Doctors aren't always right': Alberta goes ahead with controversial transgender policies in 3 new bills
The Alberta government has tabled three bills that will change, among other things, how transgender youth and athletes are treated in the province.
Alberta infrastructure minister 5th UCP member to admit accepting free Oilers playoff tickets
Alberta's Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he accepted free Edmonton Oilers NHL playoff tickets but that it didn't contravene government conflict-of-interest rules.
'To protect our children': Alberta unveils new bill aimed at child-care sector
The Alberta government is looking to increase oversight of the child-care sector.
'Unconstitutional and unlawful': Alberta taking Ottawa to court over carbon tax
Premier Danielle Smith says she is taking steps to keep Albertans warm this winter while keeping their utility bills low.
CTV News Edmonton Top Stories
Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap
Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years under new regulations being published today by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
'You could feel the heat': Witnesses recount another suspicious fire that destroyed building under construction
Two people living in King Edward Park are sharing what they saw when a suspicious fire destroyed a building under construction over the weekend.
'Everyone deserves to be safe': purple chairs offer domestic violence support
The City of St. Albert unveiled two new seats in its river valley Monday that will give people a place to rest and get information on support for people suffering domestic violence.
Judge rules against Alberta casino, dinner theatre operator
An application to stay a receivership order of Mayfield Investments Ltd., a company that owns multiple businesses in Alberta including the Camrose Resort and Casino, Medicine Hat Lodge and Calgary's Stage West Dinner Theatre, has been denied by the court.
Edmonton ski hill anticipates colder temperatures to begin making snow in earnest
Clocks have been turned back and 2024 has a little less than two months left, so it's all downhill from here. But frost and foremost, there'll be a flurry of activity of the white kind.
Injured McDavid skates but 'not quite ready' for Oilers action
Connor McDavid was in full gear sweating it out on the ice Monday morning during the Edmonton Oilers' optional practice ahead of their evening game against the New Jersey Devils. The National Hockey League superstar won't be playing, however.
Students lay poppies in Beechmont Cemetery for remembrance event
Not one veteran's headstone in Edmonton's Beechmount Cemetery will be without a poppy this Remembrance Day.
Employee charged with defrauding $20K from customers at Fort McMurray business
A Fort McMurray woman is facing charges after a local business owner filed a complaint with RCMP.
How do Albertans feel about Daylight Saving Time after gaining an hour?
Alberta is out of Daylight Saving Time, having gained an hour on Sunday, but how do people feel about the process?
CTV News Calgary Top Stories
Fatal northeast Calgary crash investigated by police
One person was killed in a crash east of the Calgary airport on Monday.
Calgary man missing for more than a year
Calgary police are looking for help to locate a 29-year-old man who's been missing since September 2023.
Calgary police move District 1 from Ramsay to downtown core
Calgary police are making changes downtown.
Grieving parents of murdered son traumatized a second time when his remains stolen in Calgary
A Saskatchewan family grieving the kidnapping and murder of their son are asking for his remains to be returned after they were stolen along with their truck from a Calgary residence.
How do Albertans feel about Daylight Saving Time after gaining an hour?
Alberta is out of Daylight Saving Time, having gained an hour on Sunday, but how do people feel about the process?
Warning issued after 1 person injured in avalanche near Coleman, Alta.
One person was injured in an early-season avalanche in the Crowsnest Pass on Sunday.
RCMP seeking assistance after teen girl on horseback goes missing near Three Hills, Alta.
Mounties out of Three Hills, Alta., are asking for help finding a 15-year-old girl.
Alberta government introduces legislation to enable halal mortgage options
The Alberta government has introduced legislation that will enable provincially regulated banks to offer halal home financing products.
It should warm up later in the week but for now, expect a cold, gusty Tuesday
It will be a colder day on Tuesday—the coldest of the week, in fact.
CTV News Red Deer
New team of Alberta Sheriffs headed to Red Deer
Alberta has a new team of sheriffs the province says will help address rural crime.
Children were inside vehicle when it was stolen in Sylvan Lake: RCMP
Children were in a vehicle when it was stolen in Sylvan Lake on Thursday, local RCMP say.
Mountie cleared in shooting man with sword in 2021 Red Deer arrest
Alberta's police watchdog has cleared an RCMP officer for shooting a man in the neck, after the man broke into his elderly step-father's home and armed himself with a sword.
County of Stettler approves $571K for grader engine rebuild
Stettler county council approved over $570,000 to rebuild a grader engine. The resolution was passed by a 4 to 2 vote at a Sept. 30 special meeting of council.
Gas leak forces an evacuation in Coronation
A gas leak prompted an evacuation in central Alberta Monday evening.
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.