Public Interest Alberta consulting public on 'People's Budget'
Brad Lafortune, Public Interest Alberta executive director, speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about his organization’s budget consultations and priorities for 2025.
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'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.
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.
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Chris Gallaway - Friends of Medicare
Chris Gallaway, Friends of Medicare executive director, discusses his organization's concerns and priorities for 2025.
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Sarah Elder-Chamanara & Ray Martin
Madame Premier Founder Sarah Elder-Chamanara & Former NDP Leader Ray Martin discuss the latest stories in Alberta on our Politics Panel.
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News from the Legislature
Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years
Alberta's Technology Minister Nate Glubish says he's hoping to see $100 billion worth of artificial intelligence data centres under construction within the next five years.
Alberta expands cougar hunting as critics express safety and conservation concerns
Alberta has established six additional areas in the province where cougar hunting is allowed, much to the disappointment of conservationists.
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t believe she’ll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender bills from legal challenges.
Alberta transportation minister says photo radar cuts aren't a safety risk
Alberta’s transportation minister rejects accusations a move to reduce photo radar enforcement puts lives at risk.
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.
CTV News Edmonton Top Stories
Lucy the elephant in good health, but should remain in Edmonton: experts
Lucy the elephant is in good health and able to travel – though experts recommend she stays put.
Edmonton city council set to approve lower-than-expected 2025 tax increase
Edmonton property taxes will be rising less than expected next year.
Removal of Treaty 6 flag in Barrhead a 'step backwards' for reconciliation: Grand Chief
Treaty No. 6 First Nations Grand Chief Cody Thomas says the removal of the Treaty 6 flag in municipalities is a “mistake” and a “step backwards” for reconciliation.
Transport Minister to summon airline CEOs as Air Canada set to charge carry-on fees for some passengers
Transport Minister Anita Anand says she will be calling Canadian airline CEOs to a meeting in mid-December after Air Canada says it will charge some passengers for carry-on bags in the new year.
Collectors believe stamp hobby will endure despite unclear future of strike-embroiled Canada Post
Even with the future of Canada Post in question, given the Crown corporation's mounting financial losses and loss of business due to a strike by postal workers, stamp collectors say they feel their hobby will ride out the uncertainty.
Man convicted in 2021 extremism case found guilty of possessing child sex abuse materials
A Parkland County man currently in prison has been found guilty of possessing child pornography, which police found on his devices during an unrelated investigation.
'It means everything to the kids': Santa flown in by helicopter to visit Stollery patients
The Royal Canadian Air Force flew a special guest to the Stollery Children's Hospital Wednesday to spread holiday cheer.
'There is no trust': Indigenous leaders tell Feds to take action on contamination
Northern Indigenous leaders are demanding action from the federal government after Transport Canada failed to inform them about water and soil contamination at a community dock in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta.
CTV News Calgary Top Stories
Former Calgary police officer wanted on Canada-wide warrant
Calgary police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a former officer they say used police resources to contact women he met while on duty.
1 dead, 1 injured in collision at Southland and Bonaventure drives in southeast Calgary
A senior is dead and another person is injured in the aftermath of a collision in Calgary’s southeast.
Alberta cattle producers express optimism in wake of Trump's tariff threat
Cattle producers in Alberta don't appear to be overly concerned by the threat of tariffs by United States president-elect Donald Trump.
Calgary could consider banning retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits
A Calgary committee will consider asking city officials to ban all sales of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores.
Lethbridge peace officer charged in relation to more than 10-year-old incident
A Lethbridge police community peace officer has been charged with an off-duty incident stemming from more than 10 years ago.
Calgary community theatre gives young kids the chance to shine
Getting to perform on stage in front of a large audience is something actors might work years to achieve but a community theatre group in Calgary is putting kids of all experience levels in the spotlight.
'Dangerous and unpredictable' Calgary man among Canada's 25 most wanted fugitives
A Calgary man accused of killing a mother of five in a senseless act of violence remains one of the most wanted criminals in Canada.
Andersson scores game-winner for Flames, then gets named to Swedish national team for 4 Nations
It was a wild 24 hours for the Flames’ Swedish defenceman Rasmus Andersson.
AFN, mothers call on all parties to support inquiry into policing
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on politicians of all stripes to support a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing and police-related deaths of First Nations people, calling it a human rights issue that requires commitment from all leaders.
CTV News Red Deer
Sawed-off rifle pulled on 17-year-old girl during robbery in Red Deer home
Two people have been charged in connection with the armed robbery of a teen in Red Deer on Friday.
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.
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.