Alberta

Finance ministers from across the country will meet up virtually with their federal counterpart Chrystia Freeland today to discuss Alberta’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland

Alberta’s Finance Minister says he was encouraged to hear Ottawa would be providing an actuarial analysis

Finance ministers from across the country will meet up virtually with their federal counterpart Chrystia Freeland today to discuss Alberta’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Langley realtor David Foxwell has been sentenced for dragging an Alberta RCMP officer from a traffic stop. (Langley Advance Times files)

House arrest, 3-year driving ban for B.C. realtor who dragged cop with car

David Foxwell sentenced for incident in Leduc, Alberta

Langley realtor David Foxwell has been sentenced for dragging an Alberta RCMP officer from a traffic stop. (Langley Advance Times files)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. The Alberta and federal governments, in duelling letters, each called on the other to be transparent and accountable when it comes to the province’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Alberta, Ottawa demand accountability ahead of meeting on Alberta CPP-exit proposal

Freeland prepares to host the virtual meeting of finance ministers from across Canada

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. The Alberta and federal governments, in duelling letters, each called on the other to be transparent and accountable when it comes to the province’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Two lawyers will not be able to practise law anywhere in Canada for three years, after admitting to having a private investigator spy on a Manitoba judge. John Carpay and Randal Jay Cameron have agreed to a peace bond which also forbids them from contacting Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench. Carpay is shown in Calgary on July 10, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland

2 Alberta lawyers agree to plea bargain for having Manitoba judge followed

John Carpay and Randal Jay Cameron agreed Friday to a peace bond

Two lawyers will not be able to practise law anywhere in Canada for three years, after admitting to having a private investigator spy on a Manitoba judge. John Carpay and Randal Jay Cameron have agreed to a peace bond which also forbids them from contacting Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench. Carpay is shown in Calgary on July 10, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bill Graveland
An RCMP logo is seen at a news conference in St. John's on Saturday, June 24, 2023. RCMP in central Alberta say say an officer came across a school bus rollover north of the town of Didsbury, Alta., and there were numerous students inside. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

6 hospitalized after school bus rolls over in Alberta

Police say road conditions a factor, none of the injuries were life-threatening

An RCMP logo is seen at a news conference in St. John's on Saturday, June 24, 2023. RCMP in central Alberta say say an officer came across a school bus rollover north of the town of Didsbury, Alta., and there were numerous students inside. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Three people are facing charges in connection with a human-trafficking investigation in Alberta, police say. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke

3 charged in Alberta human-trafficking investigation

Toronto woman recruited through social media under pretense of a legitimate job in Grande Prairie: Police

Three people are facing charges in connection with a human-trafficking investigation in Alberta, police say. A police car with flashing lights is shown in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. RCMP in Alberta say two 14-year-old boys have died in a single-vehicle crash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Two 14-year-old boys dead following single-vehicle crash in Alberta

RCMP say there were 3 youths — all under 18 — in the vehicle at the time of the crash

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. RCMP in Alberta say two 14-year-old boys have died in a single-vehicle crash. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Siksika Nation member Benedict Crow Chief has filed a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services and become emotional as he speaks at a news conference on the Siksika Nation 100 kilometres east of Calgary near Cluny, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

He says his wife died because staff, doctors failed to disclose she had active abdominal bleeding

Siksika Nation member Benedict Crow Chief has filed a human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services and become emotional as he speaks at a news conference on the Siksika Nation 100 kilometres east of Calgary near Cluny, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, speaks to media in Winnipeg, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan.. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Alberta talks pulling out of Canada Pension, wants half if it goes

Province launches consultation process after report released saying it deserves half fund’s assets

Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, speaks to media in Winnipeg, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Smith is set to release a report that could lead to a vote on whether Alberta should ditch the Canada Pension Plan.. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce in Edmonton on Thursday July 20, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to address the E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares during a news conference this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak

Investigators still looking for source of outbreak that has infected hundreds, left dozens severely ill

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce in Edmonton on Thursday July 20, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to address the E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares during a news conference this morning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)

Canada-wide drug smuggling operation taken down by Kelowna RCMP

A year-long investigation led to the seizure of drugs, guns and properties in several provinces

A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)
Shoppers make their way through West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

West Edmonton Mall locked down as 3 seriously injured in shooting

Shoppers and staff kept inside stores and restaurants for two hours

Shoppers make their way through West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Artists perform as flags of Commonwealth countries are displayed during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham, England, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Alberta’s government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Kirsty Wigglesworth

Alberta government says no to possible bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

The bid involved Calgary and Edmonton, as well as the Tsuut’ina Nation and Enoch Cree Nation

Artists perform as flags of Commonwealth countries are displayed during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham, England, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Alberta’s government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Kirsty Wigglesworth
The Lethbridge police headquarters is shown in Lethbridge, Alta., on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Rossiter

Alberta father who assaulted baby girl sentenced to 7 years in prison

Doctors determined the baby’s injuries were consistent with blunt force trauma, shaking, suffocation

The Lethbridge police headquarters is shown in Lethbridge, Alta., on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Rossiter
The Alberta government has shared the origin story of a donair costume that’s sparked a fierce bidding war. Service Alberta says the one-of-a-kind costume was purchased in 2015 for a traffic safety video campaign about the perils of driving high on cannabis. The costume is shown in this undated handout photo from Service Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Service Alberta *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Coveted donair costume designed for traffic safety campaign, Alberta says

The government is now auctioning off the oversized sandwich made from latex

The Alberta government has shared the origin story of a donair costume that’s sparked a fierce bidding war. Service Alberta says the one-of-a-kind costume was purchased in 2015 for a traffic safety video campaign about the perils of driving high on cannabis. The costume is shown in this undated handout photo from Service Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Service Alberta *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Carrol Johnston stands at what was the front entrance of her home before it was destroyed by a wildfire on May 5, in East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

‘It’s home’: Alberta’s Métis community rebuilds settlement after wildfire

The East Prairie Métis Settlement lost about 40 homes, with 14 inhabited at the time of the wildfire

Carrol Johnston stands at what was the front entrance of her home before it was destroyed by a wildfire on May 5, in East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Six people are facing charges after a drug-trafficking investigation that began two years ago and spanned B.C. and Alberta. Included in the investigation was more than $500,000 worth of drugs and cash. (ALERT)

6 charged in drug-trafficking investigation in Alberta, B.C.

‘Project Deception’ first started in May 2021, with more than $500,000 in drugs being seized

Six people are facing charges after a drug-trafficking investigation that began two years ago and spanned B.C. and Alberta. Included in the investigation was more than $500,000 worth of drugs and cash. (ALERT)
Langley realtor David Foxwell has been found guilty of six charges including assaulting a peace officer, in Leduc, Alberta, following a traffic stop in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)

Langley realtor found guilty of dragging Alberta Mountie at traffic stop

David Foxwell’s sentencing on six counts will be scheduled this week

Langley realtor David Foxwell has been found guilty of six charges including assaulting a peace officer, in Leduc, Alberta, following a traffic stop in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to delegates at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is selling her rail car restaurant in the southern part of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta premier accuses Facebook of censorship over temporary site restriction

Meta, which owns Facebook, says Smith was never blocked from posting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to delegates at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is selling her rail car restaurant in the southern part of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie Forest Area on Friday May 12, 2023 this handout image provided by the Government of Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service

Trudeau to visit Edmonton, meet with CAF personnel assisting with wildfires

Wildfire officials warn heat is now a concern in Alberta’s south, too

The Bald Mountain Wildfire is shown in the Grande Prairie Forest Area on Friday May 12, 2023 this handout image provided by the Government of Alberta. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service