'It’s a terrible idea': UCP coal mining proposal targeted by Alberta country singers
Alberta county star Corb Lund is not backing down on his fight against coal mining in Alberta’s eastern slopes - as he enlisted some help in a new protest video.
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Alberta reports 770 COVID-19 cases, gradual return of surgeries and procedures begins
Alberta reported 770 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday as pressure on the health care system starts to ease.
5.0 magnitude: Rocky Mountain House earthquake upgraded, 2nd largest in Alberta history
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook central Alberta Wednesday night.
Alberta left out of Ottawa’s approved vaccine passport system for international travel
While the prime minister announced the plan for Canada’s vaccine passport for international travel, Alberta’s current proof of vaccination system is not yet approved for the program.
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival celebrates 'burgeoning' local breweries and distilleries
If you are a fan of craft beer and local distilleries, this is your weekend.
'Worst that we’ve ever seen': Surrenders to central Alberta animal shelter surge, donations grind to a halt
An animal shelter in Alix, Alta., is struggling as it experiences an influx of animal surrenders while adoptions and donations slow down.
Province seeking injunction to remove camp from Legislature grounds
The Alberta government is turning to the courts for an order to remove a “sit-in” camp from the south lawn of the legislature grounds.
Search resumes for potential unmarked graves outside former hospital that treated Indigenous patients
A search prompted by ground-penetrating radar is resuming again on land in Edmonton that houses a former hospital where Indigenous patients suffered abuse.
29-year-old Edmonton man charged with manslaughter in May homicide
A 29-year-old Edmonton man faces a charge of manslaughter in connection with a homicide that took place in early May.
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Canada no longer advising against non-essential travel, first time since March 2020
The Canadian government has quietly lifted its advisory against non-essential international travel, marking the first time since March 2020 that the notice has been lifted. 'Be aware that although you are better protected against serious illness if you are vaccinated, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19,' the updated advisory states.
Search resumes for potential unmarked graves outside former hospital that treated Indigenous patients
A search prompted by ground-penetrating radar is resuming again on land in Edmonton that houses a former hospital where Indigenous patients suffered abuse.
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BREAKING | Alec Baldwin fired shot from prop gun on movie set that killed woman: sheriff
A prop firearm discharged by veteran actor Alec Baldwin, who is producing and starring in a Western movie, killed his director of photography and injured the director Thursday at the movie set outside Santa Fe, authorities said.
Edward Rogers out as chair of Rogers Communications as boardroom drama continues
Edward Rogers is out as board chair of Rogers Communications Inc., a move that comes as the latest development in a boardroom drama that has prompted the departure of a senior executive and the launch of an executive oversight committee.
Buckingham Palace: Queen spent night in hospital after scrapping trip
Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in a hospital for checks this week after cancelling an official trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. The palace said the 95-year-old monarch went to the private King Edward VII's Hospital in London on Wednesday for 'preliminary investigations.'
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New vaccine passport for international travel announced
The federal government says provinces will issue a standardized vaccine passport for international travel. Joyce Napier has more.
Big changes coming to Canada's COVID-19 support programs
Glen McGregor takes a look at the newly announced Canadian COVID-19 support programs as others are set to expire this weekend.
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WATCH: Extended one-on-one interview with Mary May Simon
Watch Annie Bergeron Oliver's full interview with Canada's Governor General Mary May Simon.
Drone video shows sharks swimming just beneath surfers
The video shows a group of surfers seemingly unaware of the threat just below them.
N.Z. swears in first Indigenous woman as governor-general
Watch Dame Cindy Kiro as she becomes the first Maori woman to be sworn in as New Zealand's governor-general.
NBA: Raptors are back in Toronto for season debut
After being forced to play only in the U.S. because of the pandemic, the Raptors are back in Toronto. John Vennavally-Rao reports.
