Alberta News

CALGARY — Alberta's defence lawyers have voted to end months of job action after the government announced an interim increase to funding for legal aid.

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in northwest Calgary.

CALGARY — With Canada's already-hot rental market expected to come under even more pressure in 2023, experts say tenants should guard against "renoviction" by educating themselves about their rights.

CALGARY — On a frigid December night in Calgary, a street outreach worker approaches a man walking with a well-kept German shepherd wearing a plaid jacket and asks if the dog has enough food. "He's got more food than I do," the man replies.

CALGARY — The Alberta government is hoping to improve ambulance response times by having community shuttles and wheelchair-accessible taxis transport some patients.

CALGARY — The Alberta government is hiking the amount of money it will pay for lawyers providing legal aid. Beginning Jan. 1, the rate is to increase from $100 to $125 per hour.

EDMONTON — A rare fossil of a dining dinosaur is shedding new light on ancient ecosystems and behaviours.

CALGARY — Albertans are ringing up the kilowatt hours this holiday season after frigid temperatures this week prompted the province's electrical system operator to declare a grid alert.

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has reached a one-year athlete agreement with its national women's team. The agreement covers 28 athletes and is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2022, Hockey Canada said Wednesday in a statement.

CALGARY — Canadian Olympic speedskaters Gilmore Junio, Kaylin Irvine and Marsha Hudey announced their retirements on Wednesday.