1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (566+ words) Upholds new disability benefits system after advocates raised concerns about its impact on some AISH recipients ahead of July changeover Warning: this story contains mention of suicide. Several Albertans raised concerns over the incoming changes to Alberta's disability program during…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (467+ words) From constitutional changes to provincial policy proposals, here's what voters will be asked and what a favourable result could mean Albertans will be heading to the polls on Oct. 19 to determine not only the fate of the province remaining in…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (283+ words) The University of Calgary's School of Public Policy will write the report after which a separate advisory panel will review the findings and deliver its own report The Alberta government has chosen the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (371+ words) In late May, a dozen rural Alberta shelters serving women fleeing domestic violence learned they had six weeks to prepare for five-per-cent budget reductions, under a new provincial funding model. The result is predictable: The number of survivors unable to…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (430+ words) Premier Danielle Smith has supported the appeal stating a court ruling quashing a separatist petition last month could have broader implications As promised by Premier Danielle Smith, the Alberta government has filed its appeal of a Court of King's Bench…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (923+ words) In an era of destructive politics and communication, Alberta's vote on a separation referendum holds the potential to further divide people. In recent months, I have had a number of conversations about what might be called a breakdown of the…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (317+ words) Edmonton police leaders are facing an investigation by Alberta's law enforcement watchdog for potentially interfering with an active criminal case. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on Thursday announced it is investigating the Edmonton Police Service for its Sept....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (292+ words) Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi announced the party's first set of commitments on Thursday The Alberta NDP has unveiled the first look into their policy commitments under what they've dubbed the "Alberta Affordability Agenda." Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi announced the party's…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (310+ words) The Edmonton Explorer trolleys were brought in from Boston, and have been re-designed to have a classic 1920s look A new trolley tour is in town. Explore Edmonton has unveiled a new hop on, hop off trolley service to some of…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (445+ words) At a major speech in downtown Calgary on Monday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said most of the right things about keeping Alberta within Canada. Poilievre, who is a native Calgarian and the MP for the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot,…...