Tragedia en Wainwright, choque por retroceso de densificación y los Elks jugarán la final en casa — resumen de la semana en Edmonton

Quebec sovereigntists see fundamental rift with Alberta separatists

With just days before Alberta’s vote on an independence referendum, longtime Quebec sovereigntists are distancing themselves from the western province's separatists.

Mammoth push past previous struggles vs. Oilers

The Utah Mammoth have not had much success against Edmonton in their brief existence. 

Alberta separatism question puts strain, tension on relationships

Katrina, who grew up in Nanton and now lives in Calgary, is a proponent of Alberta remaining in Canada. The majority of her family, including her mother Gabriele, is voting for a second, binding referendum on independence to be held.

Wording of referendum questions leading to major confusion, say community groups

Communities across Alberta say they are racing to have information about the referendum translated and understood by potential voters.

Fort McMurray mom in administrative limbo as mould in neighbouring condo left unrepaired

Carla Sheppard moved her children back into her Fort McMurray condo in mid-September, despite her fear that they could be exposed to mould from the neighbouring unit.

Campaigns enter homestretch ahead of Alberta referendum Monday

After months of door-knocking, sign-raising and online debating, campaigns will make a final push to get out the vote in the Oct. 19 Alberta referendum.

Danielle Smith has said no to a second referendum. But that decision might not be hers to make

The premier's pledge raises questions about the fate of the original citizen’s initiative petition — still mired in litigation — that called for the vote in the first place.

What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum

Get familiar with the ballot questions ahead of time, which are on the Elections Alberta website. Officials say it will help avoid confusion and delays.

Smith, Carney pitch unity ahead of Alberta referendum

Alberta and Canada don't agree on everything, but they're on the same page when it comes to staying in Confederation, Premier Danielle Smith told a crowd at a Red Deer rally Friday, where Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed her pitch for unity.

Poilievre urges Albertans not to 'quit' on Canada ahead of separation vote

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney are in the province ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum, making last-ditch appeals to Albertans to vote to stay in Canada.

Body of P.E.I. man recovered months after fatal accident at Alberta oilsands site

Kenneth Joseph MacAulay, 66, of Souris, P.E.I., was working at Suncor Energy’s Fort Hills operation on Jan. 13, 2026, when the heavy equipment he was operating sank into the muskeg. The cause of the accident is still being investigated by the province.

Alberta's former elections chief calls mail-in ballot rule a barrier

Alberta's former top election official says he has effectively lost his right to vote in the province's upcoming separation referendum because Elections Alberta won't allow mail-in ballots to be dropped off.

Alberta removes habitat protections for endangered greater sage grouse to support industrial development

Habitat protections for one of Canada's most imperiled animals have been quietly removed by the Alberta government. Through amendments to the Public Lands Act in July, the province eliminated protections for greater sage grouse in designated protection and recovery zones. That same month, helium extraction company Thor Resources had a site approved within the bird's habitat.

Updated 11 mins ago Police scenes in west Edmonton, Parkland County after deadly college shooting

Edmonton police are investigating a deadly shooting at a trades college in the city’s northwest end that may also linked to a RCMP scene in Parkland County.

Man dead after reported shooting outside Edmonton trades school

Edmonton police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a trades school in the city's northwest.

Alberta infill order expected to have significant impact on development activity in Edmonton

Edmonton city councillors are learning more about how the provincial government’s infill directive could slow the growth of some types of housing and delay work on other infill-related initiatives, but they won’t know the order’s full effects until the province provides specifics in writing.

Stampeders face Lions with playoff hopes on line

With their CFL playoff fate out of their hands, the Calgary Stampeders can only try to beat the surging B.C. Lions in their regular-season finale and see where they land.

Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed 3 passengers, injured 16 under investigation

Calgary police are working to determine the cause of a fiery city bus crash that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child.

As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report

McGill’s Media Ecosystem Observatory has been keeping tabs on the occasionally fraught online discourse surrounding the Alberta referendum.

More support coming to Alberta jails to connect released inmates with supports on the outside

The Alberta government is implementing a program to address concerns about inmate drop-offs in Edmonton's Chinatown. This comes after videos surfaced last month showing two recent, separate incidents of correctional vans releasing people from jail into the community.

Questions linger over Edmonton infill after special city council meeting

A special city council meeting was held Friday in response to the province's order for Edmonton to change its residential infill zoning bylaw.

From ‘killing the golden goose’ to better than ever: Has Alberta's relationship with Ottawa changed?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith once said Ottawa "couldn't help" but be fixated on "punishing" the energy sector. Now, she says Canada is working better than it ever has. So what changed? And will it stick?

Fort Chipewyan leaders criticize Elections Alberta over advance voting delays for referendum

Indigenous leaders in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., are accusing Elections Alberta of being poorly prepared to run advance voting polls in the isolated northern hamlet for this month’s provincial referendum.

Edmonton Elks to host CFL West final

The Edmonton Elks will host the CFL West final for the first time in more than a decade.

Pro-independence rally outside Alberta's legislature building set for Saturday

A pro-independence group is set to hold a rally at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton Saturday afternoon, less than 48 hours before referendum day.

Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation

Polls suggest a majority of Albertans will mark an X to stay in Confederation, and Premier Danielle Smith has said if that’s so, she expects everyone to accept it and move on.

How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes

It's no secret the long-held Canadian consensus on immigration has fractured — pulled apart by a rapid increase in new arrivals post-pandemic and growing affordability challenges.

Blue Bombers bucked by Elks as Edmonton clinches home field for upcoming CFL West final

The Edmonton Elks will officially host this year's CFL West final. Cody Fajardo ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more as Edmonton rallied to a 35-27 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.

Do Alberta’s temporary residents pay little tax, reap lots of benefits? We asked economists

The province has been sharing a lot of big dollar figures in the lead-up to the Oct. 19 referendum — many of them supporting the claim that temporary residents pay little in taxes compared to what they get out of provincially funded public and social services.

Weather alert issued as gusts up to 100 km/h expected in parts of central, southern Alberta Saturday

Environment Canada issued a wind warning Saturday for parts of central, eastern and southern Alberta, with gusts expected to reaching up to 100 km/h in some areas.

Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’

A chain-reaction crash happened when a transit bus hit several vehicles before rear-ending a parked bus, igniting an explosion that left three dead and more than a dozen injured. 

Two RCMP officers charged after N.W.T. man died in police custody in 2025

The Alberta RCMP says the two Yellowknife officers face charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life. 

Deaths, injuries after fire at Alberta military base training area, officials say

Fatalities, injuries reported after incident at Alberta Canadian Forces base: Defence minister

Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty says deaths and injuries have occurred after “tragic events” at a Canadian Forces base in east-central Alberta on Saturday.

Stampeders win and await playoff fate

The Calgary Stampeders didn't know if they were done for the year after their regular-season finale in the CFL.

Deaths and injuries reported after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright

Acute Care Alberta said EMS crews were on the scene providing care and transports related to the emergency at CFB Wainwright, located southeast of Edmonton.

First Nations prepare to Rock the Vote in referendum

Ermineskin Cree Nation and Siksika Nation hosted information sessions for their community members for the referendum vote in Alberta on Oct. 19. Many say they are voting to protect treaties.

Save-On-Foods loyalty program members had personal information accessed in cybersecurity breach

A major Canadian supermarket chain has notified customers in its loyalty program that their personal information was accessed during a cybersecurity breach. The chain says it discovered the activity on one of its servers, which was "quickly contained" before launching an investigation.

Alberta separation referendum ‘not very likely’ new poll shows

Less than one quarter of Albertans support a separation vote, but support for the other nine questions on Monday’s referendum ballot continues to grow, a new survey shows.

On immigration, Danielle Smith is closer to Canadians than Mark Carney

A national debate on immigration will likely follow, especially if the Alberta referendum delivers majority support for some of these policy proposals.

Lions seek momentum for CFL’s West semifinal

The B.C. Lions conclude their CFL regular season against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but their playoff path is set as host of the West Division semifinal.

Immigration referendum questions leave Alberta's agri-food sector on edge

Alberta farm producers — and the temporary foreign workers they rely on — are keeping a close eye on Monday's provincial referendum, as several ballot questions could significantly impact their operations.

Canadians react to CFB Wainwright explosion and fire

Work is still underway to maintain control of the fire and offers of condolences continue to pour in with dozens injured and at least seven dead.

CFB Wainwright fire sparked by live training exercise, causes explosion: sources

At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.

4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospital

Four members died in the incident at CFB Wainwright, with Alberta's premier saying more than three dozen have been injured and are in hospital.

Alberta’s referendum sees 1.3M votes cast in advance polls: elections body

A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.

CFB Wainwright: Latest on deadly explosion, fire at Alberta military base

As of Sunday afternoon in hospitals across Alberta, 19 patients were in critical condition, eight were stable, and 12 were being treated as outpatients.

Fire risk was low before sudden wind shift sparked deadly base fire: CAF memo

The training was to prepare the soldiers for deployment to Latvia in April and May to bolster the brigade there.