$30M to be spent on trades, technology programming in Alberta over next 3 years
More than $30 million will be spent over the next three years supporting apprenticeship and learning opportunities in skilled trades in Alberta.
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2 UCP ministers, Travis Toews and Sonya Savage, not seeking reelection
Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews and Calgary-North West MLA Sonya Savage announced Friday they will not be seeking reelection in May.
Alberta legislature wraps up with attacks, insults; next stop is May 29 election
The Alberta legislature wrapped up its spring sitting Thursday with politicians on both sides of the aisle test-driving insults and expected attack lines ahead of the scheduled May 29 provincial election.
Alberta auditor general seeks reforms to how province manages oilpatch liabilities
Alberta's auditor general says the province's system for managing environmental risks from old oilpatch facilities needs significant improvement.
'We are a natural gas province': Smith says Alberta needs power plants, not wind and solar
Alberta's premier assured a ballroom of rural leaders Wednesday that she does not want to see the province move away from electricity generated from fossil fuels, while complaining about solar panels covering farm land.
Battle between UCP, NDP too close to call as provincial election inches closer: ThinkHQ
A new political poll surveying Albertans ahead of May's provincial election shows a deep divide within the province, with the governing United Conservative Party and Alberta's New Democrats fighting neck and neck for support.
Taking Back Alberta? Questions surround right-wing group and its political power
TBA was started last year by long-time right-wing activist David Parker. It began as a way to push back against COVID-19 measures, but has since drastically grown.
Alberta information commissioner to investigate Kearl tailings leak notifications
Alberta's information commissioner has started an investigation into how the province's energy regulator notified the public about tailings pond releases at Imperial Oil's Kearl mine.
Alberta premier says changes coming to ensure prompt reporting of oilsands spills
Premier Danielle Smith says laggardly public notification of Imperial Oil oilsands wastewater spills has illuminated the need for Alberta to ensure future alarms are sounded quicker.
CTV News Edmonton Top Stories
Harm reduction group alleges excessive force by Edmonton police officers
A local harm reduction group says force used by Edmonton police officers during a recent arrest on Whyte Avenue on Sunday was "appalling."
Edmonton man latest victim in string of violent events on Edmonton public transit
Some Edmonton commuters say they're scared to use public transit amid increasing acts of violence at LRT stations and bus stops around the city.
Police investigating shooting in north Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating after gunfire was exchanged near a north Edmonton strip mall.
1 in custody after death of man downtown: EPS
A man is dead after an altercation in Edmonton’s downtown core.
Smith vs. Notley: Here are the leaders' promises to the municipalities ahead of the May election
Municipal leaders from across the province heard a lot of promises during the Alberta Municipalities Association Leaders’ Caucus on Friday.
Teen charged in connection with 2 assaults in west Edmonton, including stabbing outside ETS bus
A teen has been charged in connection with a violent assault outside a bus in February and an additional assault in March.
'It belongs in your house': Larger-than-life Connor McDavid bobblehead on the auction block
As the Oilers look ahead to a possible playoff run, fans can't get enough of Connor McDavid.
Former Alberta cabinet minister cited by law society for alleged misconduct
A former Alberta cabinet minister has been cited by the province's law society for alleged professional misconduct.
Edmonton driver critically injured in crash west of airport
A 34-year-old Edmonton man is in critical condition after a crash with a semi on Highway 19 Friday morning.
CTV News Calgary Top Stories
Motorcyclist killed in Macleod Trail crash
Emergency crews say a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Macleod Trail and it's suspected that speed was a factor in the incident.
Dangerous suspect has 50 warrants for his arrest, Calgary police say
Calgary police are warning the public about a man wanted on 50 warrants, including firearm and assault charges.
Homicide investigation closes Highway 552 northeast of Okotoks, Alta.
RCMP blocked off a highway southeast of Calgary on Thursday night as part of an investigation, which officials now confirm is connected to a homicide.
Calgary HQ part of federal conditions allowing Rogers to buy Shaw
Canadians’ options for phone, internet and TV services are changing with the federal government clearing the final hurdle for Rogers to take over Shaw, but it comes with conditions including some that specifically impact Calgary.
2 people, 2 dogs rescued by CFD after falling in Bow River
A dog walk turned into a successful rescue mission Friday afternoon that left one person in hospital.
Calgary man killed in crash near High River, Alta.
Alberta RCMP are investigating a fatal crash on Highway 2A south of Calgary.
Vancouver to be home base for 'The Last of Us' season 2
After the first season of “The Last of Us” generated big buzz and an economic boom for Alberta, British Columbia may be next in line to host the production team.
Wranglers wrap up home schedule with a 5-1 win against Silver Knights
The Calgary Wranglers wrapped up their home schedule Friday with a 5-1 victory over the Henderson Silver Knights at the Saddledome.
'Taking back' constituency associations: UCP MLA says he's excited to work with overhauled board
Despite two family members being voted off of his riding's board, the MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake says he's looking forward to working with his new-look constituency association.
CTV News Red Deer
Transportation Safety Board says aerodynamic stall caused fatal Alberta plane crash
The Transportation Safety Board has released its investigation into a fatal plane crash last September southeast of Edmonton.
Lockdown lifted at Sylvan Lake school after youth arrested: RCMP
A Sylvan Lake High School was locked down late Thursday morning after a gun call.
Shooting at Red Deer home temporarily prompts hold-and-secure at nearby schools
A shooting in Red Deer resulted in several public schools being put into hold-and-secure mode Wednesday morning.
Man still in hospital after police-involved shooting in Red Deer
Alberta's police watchdog has released more information about an incident at a Red Deer Walmart in which a man who had been reported missing in Calgary was shot by police.
Fatal snowmobile crash involving steel cable being investigated by RCMP
A central Alberta snowmobiler is dead after driving into a steel cable that was strung up across a river.
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.