'Not a presidential-style campaign:' no platform from leadership hopeful Kenney
Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney says he won't have a policy platform as he seeks the leadership of Alberta's new United Conservative Party.
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Alberta moves problem grizzly bear from outside Banff area to remote park
A feisty female grizzly that came too close to people too often has been moved far away from her stomping grounds in Banff National Park and the Canmore area to protect public safety.
Coalition uses cow farts to target oilpatch
The oilpatch is lobbying the government to ease up on rules to factor in unproven technologies.
Canada's 'walking dead' are on thin ice. Can they be saved?
Yes, there are "walking dead" in Canada — but they're caribou, not zombies.
Oilpatch wants Alberta to ease up on rules
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers wants Alberta to make it faster and easier for new oil and gas projects to get off the ground. Some experts believe this is a bad idea.
Day after historic merger vote, some lament death of Alberta's historic PC party
The former president of Alberta's P.C. says some members feel adrift after a majority voted to embrace a new party.
Alberta Wildrose and PCs embrace unite-the-right merger
An overwhelming majority of Wildrose Alliance members have voted in favour of merging with the province's Progressive Conservative party.
Wildfire danger prompts fire bans in Alberta; air quality warnings issued
Fire bans were in place in many areas of Alberta on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, as hot, dry conditions raised the risk of wildfires.
Jason Kenney's year-long unite-the-right campaign to be tested in Alberta
An ex-minister in Stephen Harper's federal Conservative cabinet, Jason Kenney first floated the unite-the-right idea last year when he announced his bid to lead the provincial Tories.
Oilsands insider wanted for questioning in Exxon probe
Jason Iwanika, an employee at Calgary-based Imperial Oil, majority-owned by Exxon, was called to testify by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman as part of a probe into allegations of fraud.
Meeting going to pot: Cannabis on agenda for second day of premiers meeting
The leaders of Canada's provinces and territories are set to compare notes on how to handle the rules when the federal government legalizes recreational use of cannabis next July.
Alberta government mail stolen from van
The theft initially targeted the van of a private courier en route to deliver mail in Red Deer on June 23. The province says the mail may have contained personal information.
Calgary mayor speaks of economic optimism as Stampede parade kicks off
As the Calgary Stampede kicked off with a parade under a bright blue sky Friday, Mayor Naheed Nenshi said the mood is brightening in a city beleaguered by a prolonged downturn in oil prices.
Notley says polluters will pay for Calgary's new transit expansion
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced Thursday her government will dedicate $1.53 billion over the next eight years to building a new leg of Calgary's light-rail transit system.
Another painful year in Alberta, but NDP government sees positive economic signs
Alberta’s economy shrank sharply for the second year in a row last year, but the NDP government says the outlook is improving.