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'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.

Singer Corb Lund, centre, sings on land proposed for coal mine development in the eastern slopes of the Livingstone range south west of Longview, Alta., Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

5.0 magnitude: Rocky Mountain House earthquake upgraded, 2nd largest in Alberta history

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook central Alberta Wednesday night.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in central Alberta Wednesday night. (Source: Earthquakes Canada)

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.

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates media on the COVID-19 situation in Edmonton on Friday, March 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Oilers' Koskinen to start in net Thursday, team will 'read and react' for Friday's starter: Tippett

The Edmonton Oilers' number two goalie Mikko Koskinen will start Thursday's game in Arizona with goalie Mike Smith on the injured reserve.

Alberta inquiry finds no wrongdoing in anti-oilsands campaign despite foreign funds

Alberta's public inquiry into the role of foreign funding of campaigns opposing oilsands development has found environmental groups have done nothing wrong.

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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.

Travellers wait in line to check-in for a Philippine Airlines flight to Manila at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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.

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.'

Skyrocketing propane prices could mean trouble for some Canadians this winter

Canadian propane prices are skyrocketing alongside natural gas due, in large part, to growing demand from overseas markets, a price surge analysts say will have a big impact on rural Canadians this winter.