Mounties in Lloydminster have laid charges in the case of an Alberta minor hockey association that was defrauded of hundreds of thousands of dollars. RCMP say they were told in September that money was being embezzled from the Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association. Police say more than $300,000 was taken through fraud ...

Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off a weekend visit with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, cautioned Ottawa against blocking energy exports to the U.S. in response to Trump's tariff threat on Monday - but Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wants to keep the option open. "Oil and gas is owned by the provinces, princi...

The Alberta government says 40 wildland firefighters are on their way to California to aid in the battle against flames devastating the Los Angeles area. The firefighters are expected to be on the ground within the next few days. Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says additional resources like water bombers, night-vision h...

Albertans are growing more worried about the state of their personal finances and where they see things going in the future.That is according to a new report from MNP. The company's latest Consumer Debt Index has found that 43 per cent of Albertans - down one point over the last quarter - are $200 or less away from ins...

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is returning to her legal roots, joining western Canadian law firm Southern Butler Price.Notley, who was the NDP premier from 2015 to 2019, resigned her seat at the end of 2024 after close to 17 years in the legislature.She was a labour lawyer before entering politics.Notley says sh...

Premier Danielle Smith says she received no indication from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend that he plans to back down on implementing hefty tariffs on Canadian products. But Smith said Monday morning that cutting off oil and gas exports to the south in retaliation, which is something the federal gov...

Premier Danielle Smith met President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday evening. Smith and Trump also met at his golf club Sunday morning. On a post from X, Smith said they had friendly and constructive conversation during which she "emphasized the mutual importance of the U....

Multiple MLAs are scheduled to participate in Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Capital Visits throughout January in an effort to solidify Alberta's reputation as a trusted ally and close partner of the United States. The trips begin with Shane Getson, MLA for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland, and Garth Rowswell, MLA for...

Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz is heading to Sacramento, Calif. in an effort to promote Alberta's success in emissions reductions and responsible energy development, say government officials. Schulz will be travelling from Jan. 13-15 and will participate in discussions about Albert...

Two Alberta men have been sentenced for their roles in the illegal Coutts border blockade in 2022. Marco Van Huigenbos was sentenced to four months in jail and Gerhard (George) Janzen received a three-month sentence to be served in the community. Neither accused showed emotion as Justice Keith Yamauchi delivered the se...

On the first episode of the Everything Red Deer Podcast in 2025, it's all about the WHL Trade Deadline, which came to pass at 6 p.m. on Jan. 9. First, host Josh Hall and rdnewsNOW reporter Ian Gustafson talk all the moves the Rebels made (00:27); then we have today's post-deadline media availability between reporters a...

Two Alberta school divisions gearing up for a strike by more than 3,000 support workers say they're drawing up contingency plans but encourage parents to keep in touch with their school's principal. The Canadian Union of Public Employees has said picket lines are to go up at 7:30 a.m. on Monday at three public high sch...

Alberta's Opposition NDP is calling on the provincial government to act as thousands of education support workers prepare to walk off the job in Edmonton and some nearby communities. More than 3,000 staff, from education assistants to cafeteria workers, employed by the Edmonton Public School Board and the Sturgeon Publ...

Alberta United Conservative members of the legislature have voted to boost MLA salaries for the first time since 2013. The decision was part of a package of funding perks approved by UCP members during a committee meeting Thursday. Chief government whip Shane Getson said the annual pay raise, which begins in April but ...

The Government of Alberta is inviting residents to share their feedback as it continues to refocus the province's health care system. In November 2023, the government announced plans to refocus the health care system in an effort to strengthen services, empower local decision-making, enhance support for front line work...

Medicine Hat's public and Catholic school divisions said Thursday they were among those affected by a data breach involving software used by the education sector globally to store student information that has now been resolved. Prairie Rose School Division, however, said it was spared. School boards across the country ...

Although Lethbridge remains more affordable than some other parts of Alberta for rental accommodations, the gap is narrowing.-READ: Political changes in 2025 could impact Medicine Hat's low housing supply, realtor says-Rentals.ca and Urbanation have released the latest National Rent Report, covering the cost to rent a ...

Alberta is preparing to send water bombers, night-vision helicopters and incident command team support to help battle wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles. Premier Danielle Smith says on X that neighbours are always there for each other in times of need and the province will assist its American friends in this crisi...

A traffic stop of a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon in Brooks has lead to a drug arrest by RCMP.At 1:40 p.m. an officer with the Brooks RCMP stopped a vehicle with a burnt-out license plate light.After approaching the vehicle and speaking with the driver, the officer developed reasonable grounds to believe both the driv...

Alberta Education's new assessments for young learners are being criticized.Dr. Richelle Marynowski, a professor at the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education, has completed a review of the updated standardized diagnostic assessment tools (SDAT).They are being mandated in all Kindergarten classrooms across the...

The Alberta government on Wednesday appointed a temporary chief executive to oversee its hospitals and emergency care division, a move the New Democrats said was an example of an unstable health care system under the ruling United Conservatives.Dr. Chris Eagle will start as interim president and CEO of Acute Care Alber...

Alberta's environment minister Rebecca Schulz renewed her call for the federal government to scrap proposed oil and gas emissions cap regulations on Wednesday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed his plans to step down after a new Liberal leader is chosen.In November 2024, the Canadian government announced draf...

The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its diversity, equity and inclusion policy was not influenced by critics of the initiative in North America. Bill Flanagan says the university in Edmonton officially renamed its policy this month to "access, community and belonging" after...

The province is making strides in establishing Acute Care Alberta.Acute care, which includes hospitals, emergency services and surgery care, is a significant part of the health care system. Acute Care Alberta will be the new acute care provincial health agency, aimed at speeding up access to care and reducing wait time...

The Government of Alberta is investing $500,000 in the AMP Legacy Foundation of Canada to support its efforts to make hockey more inclusive for children with disabilities. Located in Calgary, the Foundation advocates for adaptive sports, education and meaningful change. It also aims to empower children with physical di...

Drivers in Taber will only get speeding tickets if they are pulled over by an officer.The Town of Taber has ended its photo radar program as of the New Year.Automated Traffic Enforcement was originally introduced as a means of addressing speeding and other traffic violations in high-risk areas, which the town admits di...

British Columbia wineries can again sell their products directly to Alberta consumers this week, months after an interprovincial deal was announced between the two provinces last summer. The process allows Albertans to order wine from more than 300 B.C. wineries in exchange for the Alberta government getting its share ...

New data presented by ATB Financial highlights the importance of exports from Alberta to the U.S. but also a grim reminder of what could be ahead for exporters in the province when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. According to the data, of the $166 billion of goods sold internationally over the fir...