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United Conservatives say Notley's net-zero grid promise would cost $87 billion

EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party says the NDP's plan to mandate a net-zero electricity grid by 2035 would cost at least $87 billion.

May 3, 2023 3:56 PM Read more >

As Glencore eyes Teck, Brad Wall sees echoes of 2010 battle for Potash Corp.

CALGARY — Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall says he doesn't know enough of the details to take a public stance on the merits of mining giant Glencore PLC's ongoing hostile takeover bid for Teck Resources Ltd.

May 3, 2023 3:52 PM Read more >

Wildfire evacuation order lifted for area west of Edmonton

ENTWISTLE, Alta. — Authorities have lifted an wildfire evacuation order for an area west of Edmonton.

May 3, 2023 2:18 PM Read more >

Man charged after two stabbings outside Rogers Place arena during Oilers game

EDMONTON — A 20-year-old man is facing charges after two stabbings near the Edmonton Oilers arena during an NHL playoff game on the weekend.

May 3, 2023 12:38 PM Read more >

Follow the leaders on the Alberta election campaign trail

Where the leaders are today on the Alberta election campaign trail: United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith: CALGARY — Joins Shaye Ganam's radio show on CHQR and CHED, visits candidates and their teams.

May 3, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

Musician Corb Lund wants strong stance against coal mines in Alberta election

EDMONTON — As Albertans begin what could be a bitter and divisive provincial election campaign, one of the province's most popular musicians wants to remind them of an issue that brought everyone together a couple years ago.

May 3, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

Fire evacuation order issued in central Alberta, area near Fort McMurray on alert

Authorities are warning residents in west-central and northern Alberta as winds push wildfires towards homes.

May 3, 2023 12:27 AM Read more >

Edmonton police investigating after series of assaults targeting women

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton have issued a warning following a series of incidents, including sexual assault, in the same northwest neighbourhood that they believed were committed by one suspect.

May 2, 2023 10:40 PM Read more >

'Intended to incite': Calgary pastor found guilty on border blockade charges

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.

May 2, 2023 6:08 PM Read more >

Alberta UCP says it's fixing the health mess left by former NDP government

EDMONTON — Alberta’s United Conservative Party says it will continue to invest in health care to fix the massive problems inherited from the former NDP government.

May 2, 2023 4:31 PM Read more >