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Alberta voters list leak puts domestic violence victims on edge, organizations say

It's unknown how many people may have been able to access an online database with the personal information of millions of Albertans. The CEO of a domestic violence organization in Calgary calls the situation "disturbing" and says it puts victims at risk.

General May 7, 2026

Case count climbs in outbreak of highly contagious parasite at Calgary petting farm

A parasitic outbreak connected to Butterfield Acres, a popular Calgary petting farm, is growing. A dozen more people have tested positive for cryptosporidium since the outbreak was first announced on April 28, bringing the total to 17 confirmed cases.

General May 7, 2026

Hiker charged by grizzly bear near popular trail in Kananaskis Country

A hiker had a close call with a charging grizzly bear near the the popular hiking spot of Troll Falls in Kananaskis Country, according to a provincial warning.

General May 7, 2026

Carney government planning changes to speed approvals for pipelines, resource projects

The Carney government is planning to propose changes to make it easier for natural resource projects — including pipelines — to be approved and built faster.

General May 7, 2026

Poll finds many Albertans want province to have greater say in who immigrates

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to hold a referendum in October and ask several questions about immigration. To get an early sense of how Albertans are feeling, CBC News included two related questions in a poll by Janet Brown Opinion Research last month.

General May 7, 2026

Banff Sunshine plans summer ski season after snowy winter

Sunshine Village says an exceptionally snowy winter is allowing the resort to extend ski season into the summer. The resort plans to operate one lift and several ski runs from June 20 to July 5. This is the second time in nearly 35 years it has offered summer skiing.

General May 7, 2026

Imperial Oil eyes redeveloping once-contaminated south Calgary community for housing

Imperial Oil is in “early-stage discussions” with the City of Calgary and the province to redevelop its former refinery lands in southeast Calgary for housing, according to Alberta’s environment ministry.

General May 7, 2026

Elections Alberta says it has issued 568 cease-and-desist letters over Centurion Project leak

More than 500 Albertans who accessed a public, searchable database that revealed the personal information of millions of voters have been issued cease-and-desist letters.

General May 7, 2026

MLA Scott Sinclair back in the governing UCP

Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair is back with the United Conservative Party, more than a year after he was kicked out of the caucus.

General May 7, 2026

Wider mix of substances being discovered in Calgary drug supply, agencies see overdose spike

In testing over the past three months, University of Calgary researchers have found a wider variety of substances mixed together in the city's illicit drugs, which comes as several front-line agencies are responding to an increase in drug poisonings.

General May 7, 2026

Poilievre tells Conservatives he will stay on and 'keep fighting' after Carney secures majority

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made the case for his continuing leadership to party faithful Thursday, saying he will keep fighting the Liberals even after party turbulence on his watch helped deliver Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government.

General May 7, 2026

Jason Kenney changing security after address exposed in Alberta separatist privacy leak

Jason Kenney is also mulling legal action against those responsible for the leak: 'These guys have been doing a lot of outrageous things with little in the way of consequences.'

Politics May 7, 2026

Chief Mountain port of entry to open for summer season starting on May 15

The Canada Border Services Agency says the Chief Mountain port of entry, which has the highest elevation of all border crossings in Canada, will open for the season on May 15.

Traffic May 7, 2026

Canadian Natural president says oil sands growth depends on new West Coast pipeline

The President of Canadian Natural Resources says long-term growth in Canada's oil sands depend on construction of a new pipeline to the Pacific coast.

Money May 7, 2026

First responder describes scene of fatal Alberta highway shooting

There was some dramatic testimony on Wednesday at the trial in Calgary of two men charged in a fatal shooting in Rocky View County in Aug. 2024.

Crime May 7, 2026

Stampeders sign QB Adams to two-year extension

The Calgary Stampeders signed quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to a two-year extension Thursday that will keep him with the club through the 2028 CFL season.

Sports May 7, 2026

Doctors concerned as Alberta moves to fast‑track medical tests without referrals

Alberta’s plan to fast‑track diagnostic tests without doctor referrals is drawing concern from physicians, who warn it could strain the system and lead to harmful follow‑up care.

Health May 7, 2026

ASIRT investigating after Calgary police dog bites teen girl

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after a police dog bit a 16-year-old girl during a break-and-enter investigation at a school in Calgary's southwest.

Investigations May 7, 2026

Bear warnings issued for Kananaskis Country after 2 people bluff charged

Alberta Parks has issued bear advisories for a large number of trails in Kananaskis Country and Spray Valley Provincial Park after two people were bluff charged by bears.

Environment May 7, 2026

New secondary school to be built in Tumbler Ridge following mass shooting

Premier David Eby made the announcement on Thursday, saying students cannot return to the school where such a devastating event happened.

Education May 7, 2026

UCP welcome back former estranged backbencher and critic Scott Sinclair

A former backbench member of Danielle Smith’s United Conservative caucus is back in the fold, a day after standing in the house to apologize for past actions and statements.

Politics May 7, 2026

16-year-old girl identified as victim of fatal assault in Calgary

Calgary police have identified a 16-year-old girl as the victim of a fatal stabbing that took place Wednesday morning in the community of Woodlands.

Crime May 7, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith granted security clearance for CSIS briefings

Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said a safe room has been built in the legislature for Danielle Smith to receive briefings — a condition of her security clearance approval.

Politics May 7, 2026

3rd investigation launched into Alberta voter database accessed by nearly 600 people

Elections Alberta says it believes 23 people were given full copies of the list while another 545 accessed it through a searchable database on The Centurion Project website.

Politics May 7, 2026

Calgary high school football community comes together to support sidelined player

On Friday night, as teams hit the field at Shouldice Park, all proceeds from sales at the concession, Birdie, will go to Kane Hart's family.

News May 7, 2026

City committee endorses ending Calgary Transit’s downtown free fare zone

Calgary Transit officials are recommending a regular fare of $4 for the downtown segment, which is expected to generate an additional $5 million per year. 

Politics May 7, 2026