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Gambling ads are everywhere in Alberta right now, experts weigh in on their potential impact

Since Alberta opened up its online gambling market to private operators, gambling ads have been popping up on various platforms across the province.

Alberta independence group readies its separation blueprint, seeks expert review

One of the leaders of an Alberta separation organization says his group is drawing closer to the release of an upcoming “white paper” exploring the structural policies needed to establish an independent country.

WestJet cabin crew union reveals details of tentative deal following strike

The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike.

Large white supremacist meeting shakes residents of Alberta town

Second Sons Canada, this country’s predominant white nationalist group, gathered this summer for their annual "nationals" event in a small Alberta town, a CBC News visual investigation has found.

DFO finds 'critical habitat' for fish destroyed, but investigation called off, logging permits issued

A multi-year investigation into an unapproved bridge built over the Highwood River in Kananaskis Country by a logging company in critical habitat for a threatened fish species was halted by a federal ministry due to a lack of resources, according to documents obtained by CBC News.

Kelly Hrudey says he won't be back on Hockey Night in Canada as contract expires

Kelly Hrudey said Wednesday that he was told in June that his contract with Rogers Sportsnet would not be renewed for next season. He has appeared on Hockey Night in Canada on a full-time basis since 1998, immediately after his retirement as an NHL player.

EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report

The gang’s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.

Clinics, technicians question Alberta's new self-referral method for health tests

Some Alberta medical clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach to the province's new program that lets patients bypass their doctor and privately book diagnostic imaging tests.

Alberta premier, minister criticize Edmonton police for social media post on hate reporting

Alberta's public safety minister says police should be focused on serious crime instead of "policing opinions or 'hurt feelings.'"

Lidster’s field goal rallies Argos past Stampeders

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts delivered quite a homecoming Thursday.

2 correctional officers, offender dead after transfer accident: CSC

Two correctional officers died in the line of duty Thursday, according to Correctional Service of Canada.

Alberta woman says airline lost husband’s ashes

Twyla Shannahan said she had all of the proper documentation to transport her husband's ashes, but at the airport, she was told she’d have to put them in a checked bag.

Addiction experts say recent flood of gambling ads a problem for some Albertans

A month after Alberta's iGaming system became operational, the ads promoting online gambling are everywhere, and some experts are worried about the impact.

3 people dead after ‘tragic accident’ during transfer from Edmonton correctional facility: CSC

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says two of its officers and a person the agency says was an offender have died as a result of a “tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.”

Supreme Court of Canada to hear case on constitutionality of requiring oath to the Crown

The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear a case on whether requiring prospective lawyers to swear the Oath of Allegiance to the reigning monarch is unconstitutional.

Alberta separatist lawyer challenging order removing him as trustee for First Nation

A lawyer accused of misappropriating money is appealing a judge’s decision to temporarily remove him as the trustee of an account belonging to a First Nation in northern Alberta.

Rich Kruger to step down as CEO of Suncor next year but will stay on at company

Oilsands giant Suncor said Thursday that Rich Kruger will move to the role of executive vice-chair in April 2027, when Peter Zebedee will become chief executive.

City launches new traffic safety initiative targeting excessive vehicle noise

Calgary's traffic enforcement is rolling out a new initiative to target excessive noise along 17th Avenue in response to concerns raised by residents and local businesses along the street.

Parks Canada charges camper after black bear gets into food at Banff National Park

Parks Canada continues to emphasize the importance of keeping food away from wildlife after a black bear got into food at Rampart Creek Campground. Parks wardens investigated and charged a person with not properly maintaining the area and camping on public land in violation of a permit.

Canadians' climate change concerns rebound amid wildfire season

The percentage of Canadians who see addressing climate change as a top priority spiked this summer after years of it taking a back seat to other issues, recent polling has found.

University of Calgary to house quantum defence hub to develop tech for armed forces

Canada's defence minister says the University of Calgary will be home to a hub used to research and develop quantum tech to feed the Canadian Armed Forces' national defence needs.

TransAlta takes legal action in attempt to remove Bearspaw Marina

Since opening on the Bearspaw Reservoir just outside of Calgary in 2024, the reservoir has faced pushback, including blocked public access routes and criticism from both the city and TransAlta.

Trucking company involved in deadly Manitoba crash among 20 carriers 'eliminated' in Alberta

Conquer Transportation, whose truck was in a fatal crash in Brandon, Man., in May — after it had its safety permit pulled in Manitoba — now can't operate from Alberta, the province's transportation minister said Thursday.

Als face injury troubles on defence as Elks visit

It was expected given the absence of key players in practice, but the Alouettes' roster released Friday morning confirmed what was feared: a reshaped Montreal defence will have to slow down the Edmonton Elks at Molson Stadium.

Rourke expected to start for B.C. Lions

Quarterback Nathan Rourke will return to the B.C. Lions lineup and start in Saturday's CFL game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at B.C. Place Stadium.

Parents who missed kid's birthday due to WestJet strike say nothing can make up for it

Calgary couple's return journey from San Francisco was so chaotic due to the WestJet strike that they got home three days late — and missed their youngest's second birthday because of it.

Construction on next phase of $30M revitalization project along 8th Street S.W. to begin this month

One Calgary business owner says the disruption will be well worth it in the end. City officials said work would begin on 10th Avenue S.W. at the intersection with Eighth Street. Construction is expected to run through August and September.

E-scooter lithium battery fires in Calgary lead to safety reminders

The Calgary Fire Department says crews responded to three separate fires involving lithium-ion batteries within 24 hours Aug. 6 and 7.

ASIRT continues investigating police shooting in southwest Calgary

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating a police officer-involved shooting on July 30 in the southwest Calgary community of Bridlewood.

Major changes in store for Memorial Drive as part of east Calgary development

Developers broke ground Friday on two new communities east of Stoney Trail in Calgary, with work already underway to extend Memorial Drive to connect them to the rest of the city.

Alberta Serious Incident Response Team investigates Calgary police shooting

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has released more details about a police shooting in the southwest community of Bridlewood on July 30, 2026.

Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July

Thousands of storm-related crop insurance claims were filed in July as harvest season approaches, according to the Canadian Hail Crop Association.

Calgary Fire Department issues warning about danger of lithium-ion battery fires

The Calgary Fire Department has issued a reminder about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after firefighters responded to three fires over a 24-hour period.

Calgarians' natural gas bills could soon rise, as city looks to tackle infrastructure gap

The average resident is projected to pay $2.45 more per month in natural gas franchise fees, if an application from the city and ATCO is approved.

The world wants more Canadian-made water bombers. Can Canada build them fast enough?

The hand-built planes are unmatched in the firefighting aircraft market and are built to last for decades. Europe wants more of them than ever.

The air travel industry was on the brink of disaster, but travellers are still taking to the skies

It seemed as if airlines were on the brink of disaster heading into the peak summer travel season. But the industry — and passengers' desire to travel — appears to have rallied, with July 23 seeing the most commercial flights ever tracked by Flightradar24.

Roughriders roll past winless Redblacks 42-20

After Trevor Harris led the Saskatchewan Roughriders to an impressive victory Friday, head coach Corey Mace wasn't about to let his veteran quarterback slide a career milestone into the background.

Two years after the fire, how is Jasper’s tourism economy really doing?

It's been two years since Jasper's visitor economy took a hit from the 2024 wildfire. With fewer attractions and accommodations to feed the tourism sector, what does a 'new normal' look like for local businesses?

Floating the Bow this summer? Watch this first

Not everyone follows the rules. Tell us the wildest thing you've seen while floating down the Bow.

Fast-moving wildfire forces all of Summerland, B.C., to evacuate

Calgary water playground temporarily closed after 3 cases of E. coli reported

Alberta health inspectors are investigating three cases of E. coli they say are linked to the water park facilities at Prairie Winds Park in northeast Calgary.

Late field goal lifts Lions to win over Tiger-Cats

Nathan Rourke knows he wasn't at his best.

What lives in the rivers near you? Why scientists want you to know

Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they say we need to know our underwater neighbours.

Curtain call: Lacombe's only cinema set to close next month

The only cinema in Lacombe, Alta., is closing at the beginning of September. News of the movie theatre’s closure has prompted disappointment in the city of nearly 15,000, which is located about 125 kilometres south of Edmonton.

Wild rally to beat Rise 3-2 and net 1st win of NSL season

Jorian Baucom and Keelyn Stewart scored in the first and sixth minute of second-half stoppage time as the visiting Calgary Wild rallied to beat the Vancouver Rise 3-2 in Northern Super League action on Saturday in Burnaby.

RCMP investigating homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains found in Athabasca region

RCMP say they are investigating the homicide of a 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains were found in a rural area of northern Alberta. In a news release on Sunday, police said Athabasca RCMP officers responded to a report of human remains found on Thursday, Aug. 6, just before 3:30 a.m.

First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipeline

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.

Poilievre's letter to Carney: 'No more caving' to U.S. demands in trade, tariff talks

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Canada's prime minister to not concede to U.S. President Donald Trump's demands during trade negotiations.

First Nations chiefs in B.C. urge feds, Alberta to halt pipeline advancement

The group said it wanted to reaffirm that it's against the pipeline because government has not consulted and co-operated in good faith with the First Nations.