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Tabulation change led to delay in voting results: Elections Alberta

Tabulation change led to delay in voting results: Elections Alberta

The cameras were rolling Monday night and thousands of Albertans were tuned to their favourite TV anchors, waiting for news of who would form the next provincial government. And waiting. And waiting.
Pregnant people should be especially vigilant when wildfires pollute the air: doctor

Pregnant people should be especially vigilant when wildfires pollute the air: doctor

Smoke from wildfires in parts of Alberta, British Columbia and now Nova Scotia has doctors warning pregnant people to take extra precautions against breathing in toxic particles. Dr.
Pace of oilsands decarbonization an open question after UCP win in Alberta

Pace of oilsands decarbonization an open question after UCP win in Alberta

In the aftermath of Alberta's election, the province's oil and gas sector is facing a big unknown around the question of government support for decarbonization.
Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election

Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election

Albertans go to the polls on Monday.
'Tragic accident' blamed for recent death of giraffe at Calgary Zoo

'Tragic accident' blamed for recent death of giraffe at Calgary Zoo

The Calgary Zoo says a "tragic accident" led to the recent death of one of its adult Masai giraffes.
Election day: Alberta voters go to the polls, expected nail-biter between UCP, NDP

Election day: Alberta voters go to the polls, expected nail-biter between UCP, NDP

It’s election day in Alberta in what polls suggest could be a nail-biter finish between the province's two dominant parties.
Alberta NDP promises to bring back digital tax credit; wins endorsement from Nenshi

Alberta NDP promises to bring back digital tax credit; wins endorsement from Nenshi

The Alberta NDP says it would bring back a tax credit for the digital media sector aimed at diversifying the economy if it wins Monday's election.
Alberta NDP promise laws by summer to lower consumer costs, keep Canada Pension Plan

Alberta NDP promise laws by summer to lower consumer costs, keep Canada Pension Plan

NDP Leader Rachel Notley says if her party wins Monday’s election, it would reconvene the legislature this summer to pass bills to lower costs for Albertans and close the door on the province quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier. Election day is Monday.
Ottawa rejigs trusted-traveller program in bid to avoid last summer's airport chaos

Ottawa rejigs trusted-traveller program in bid to avoid last summer's airport chaos

The federal government has rolled out a revamp of its trusted-traveller program to clear any clogged airports as the summer travel season kicks off.