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Alberta teens support social media ban, want more urgency from Ottawa

Two Alberta teens and a Calgary-based online safety advocate are welcoming the news that Ottawa is considering age restrictions for social media and artificial intelligence chatbots, but say the government needs to act faster to pass online safety legislation.

Advocate calls on City of Edmonton to re-evaluate fines for public drug use

An Edmonton advocate for people experiencing homelessness is calling on the city to stop ticketing people as part of how it enforces its public spaces bylaw.

Oilers lean into their playoff maturity ahead of Game 1 against Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers climbed a playoff mountain the last two years, but didn't plant their flag on the summit.

Q&A: How can Edmonton prevent potholes?

In 2025, the city spent $11.7 million repairing more than 650,000 potholes across Edmonton, but a University of Alberta professor says this cost isn't inevitable.

Enterprise demanded almost $10K from couple over alleged diesel damage — evidence suggests otherwise

A B.C. couple says they returned a rental car without issue — then months later were told they owed almost $10K for diesel damage. Receipts, vehicle design and expert opinion contradict the claim, which Enterprise dropped after legal pressure and Go Public inquiries.

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March, driven by high gas prices

Missing Alberta senior found dead in western Saskatchewan

Diane Cooper, an 82-year-old missing woman from Alberta, has been found dead in western Saskatchewan, according to an RCMP news release.

Alberta government meeting with grocers to address food affordability: minister

Alberta's government says it's meeting with some of Canada's largest grocers to address food affordability in the province.

Hyman ready to play hard brand of playoff hockey

Oilers forward Zach Hyman led the NHL playoffs in hits last season when a dislocated wrist knocked him out of Edmonton's lineup.

Alberta expected to make switch to daylight saving time permanent

The government of Alberta is expected to table legislation this week that would make the switch to Daylight Saving Time permanent for the province.

Albertans are the least satisfied with quality of life across Canada: StatCan

A new survey from Statistics Canada shows that Albertans are less satisfied with the quality of life in Canada when compared to other Canadians.

Alberta man sentenced in B.C. after dangerous driving crash caught on video

On Dec. 8, 2023, a BC Highway Patrol officer was working with a tow truck operator to impound a Mercedes for excessive speeding on Highway 1, just west of Field.

Calgary trial begins for 4 people accused of killing woman, dumping her body

Greg Schuster, Gurpreeet Gill, Jared Burke and Shyana Popplestone are all charged with first degree murder and all of them have pleaded not guilty.

WestJet cuts flight capacity due to jet fuel costs, following Air Canada’s lead

WestJet has consolidated some flights and shortened seasonal services, and hasn’t eliminated any routes so far but is 'evaluating its summer schedule' with an eye to possible cuts.

Alberta premier rejects Opposition claims UCP is interfering on electoral boundaries

The back and forth comes as the Alberta legislature is set to vote on revisiting a panel report on how the ridings should be redrawn ahead of the 2027 provincial election.

Calgary police lay more charges following recent string of extortion shootings

Calgary police have now laid charges against three men in relation to a recent serious of extortions in the city. Two have been arrested and a third is wanted on warrants.

Oilers star Draisaitl returns to start playoffs

‘They want to understand’: Agritourism growing across Alberta

As Canadians look to spend less and vacation closer to home, thousands of farms in Alberta are offering agritourism services and it's not only farmers who are benefiting.

Northeast Edmonton apartment fire sends 1 to hospital, displaces 200 people

People at the Wyndham Crossing apartment complex started their morning in a panic, with fire alarms blaring, people screaming and firefighters rescuing residents off balconies.

Alberta faith leaders oppose premier’s upcoming speech at Christian summit

More than 50 leaders from congregations across the province have signed a statement calling the Alberta Christian Leadership Summit 'a gathering shaped by access and privilege.'