Edmonton envisage de nouvelles règles de location, le Stampede démarre & débats sur les pipelines — Vendredi à Edmonton

Alberta premier talks about importance of reliable energy sources

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to the importance of a pipeline, from Alberta to B.C., to increase oil exports and provide a reliable energy source to world markets.

Man charged with extortion, conspiracy to commit murder after traffic stop in Edmonton: police

A 22-year-old man has been charged with extortion and conspiracy to commit murder after two violent incidents in Brampton, Peel police say.

Pembina, partners go ahead with gas plant for data centre north of Edmonton

Pembina Pipeline Corp. and two partners have given the go-ahead to the Greenlight Electricity Centre, a natural gas plant serving a data centre customer. The 932-megawatt plant would be built in Sturgeon County, part of Alberta's Industrial Heartland region north of Edmonton.

How can Canada beat Morocco? It could be found in Promise David’s sublime group-stage goal

If there’s a reason for Canada’s men to believe they can beat Morocco on Saturday, it’s most easily found in Promise David’s singular moment against Switzerland.

What's behind all the wild weather in Canada this summer?

Many climate monitors have been predicting an extra-strong El Niño this year that's expected to peak in the winter. But the summer season has already brought weather-related chaos and even devastation for many Canadians. Here's a look at what's going on.

Alberta pitches southern route for West Coast pipeline, with a price tag of $35B or more

Alberta is formally proposing an oil pipeline to the southwest coast of British Columbia for tanker export to Asian markets, in a partnership with federally-owned Trans Mountain Corp. and Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corp.

High water levels impacting parts of St. Albert

As Alberta's rainy spring carries on into summer, repercussions ripple across the province. In St. Albert, the Sturgeon River's water levels continue to climb. The CBC's Tristan Mottershead reports.

Why bridge and tunnel politics helped make the B.C.-Ottawa pipeline truce happen

In a week that saw a number of big trades in the National Hockey League, perhaps it makes sense to analyze Thursday's agreement between the federal government and the province of British Columbia through the lens of what each group secured.

Lions eye first win of season versus unbeaten Elks

The B.C. Lions have done a lot of things right, but it's what they've done wrong that has resulted in them starting the CFL season 0-3.

Adams leads Stampeders to 58-36 win over Argonauts

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. lived up to his "Big Play V.A." nickname Thursday.

Surviving brother, biological mom speak at sentencing for Ontario couple convicted of murdering boy

Hoekstra says no 'significant progress' in 14 months of trade negotiations, but U.S. to keep talking

The U.S. envoy to Canada says 14 months of trade talk between Canada and the Trump administration has resolved few issues. But Pete Hoekstra insists the Americans will keep talking in the hopes of striking an agreement on the future of CUSMA, as well as settling other issues.

Edmonton eyes changes to zoning bylaw to regulate lodging houses, short-term rentals

Edmonton residents are expressing concerns to the city about how infill developments are being used, prompting city councillors to consider changes to bylaws that regulate lodging houses and short-term rentals.

Elections Alberta rejects Corb Lund's 'Water Not Coal' petition

Elections Alberta has rejected musician Corb Lund's 'Water Not Coal' petition, saying it failed to meet the requirements for a citizen initiative petition.

Canadian men's rugby team hopes to capitalize on soccer fever as its World Cup prep begins

Canada's men's rugby team begins prepping for the 2027 World Cup as matches for the Nations Cup kick off on Saturday at Edmonton's Clarke Stadium.

Feds to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' labour code tool: Hajdu

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Canada Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts.

Calgary Stampede parade kicks off 10 days of western fun

A pair of Winter Olympians traded their skis and skates for hats and boots Friday as the Calgary Stampede parade kicked off 10 days of western-themed festivities.

Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?

There are several players involved in the private-public partnership with plans to build a new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast, and all bring different things to the table.

Anti-coal mining petition led by musician Corb Lund fails in Alberta

The anti-coal mining petition in Alberta, spearheaded by country music singer Corb Lund, has failed to collect enough verified signatures, according to Elections Alberta.

Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?

Canada’s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.

Edmonton Valley Zoo’s nocturnal wing reopens after renovations

The bats were relocated in February when the renovations started, and the refreshed nocturnal wing reopens to the public on July 4.

South Edmonton communities enter into restrictive covenant to limit infill development

The 20-year covenant sets constraints on any future redevelopment of properties that buy in, including a height limit of eight metres and one parking spot per dwelling.

Alberta proposes new pipeline, but hurdles to construction, profitability remain

While the governments of Canada and Alberta have agreed to take the proposal for a new pipeline to the next step, oil industry insiders say some big hurdles remain.

Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan

Environmental groups say they wanted to see more of a commitment to decarbonization included in Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline to the west coast.

The stampede Edge: Father, son compete at the Calgary Stampede 100 years apart

Lynn Edge is a steer breeder from Cochrane, Alta., and has been competing in the horse cutting competition at the Calgary Stampede for the past 25 years.