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Alberta Teachers' Association might take the government to court. Here's what we know

October 31 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

What avenues for legal recourse actually exist? CBC spoke to lawyers and civil liberty associations to get a sense of whether the back-to-work order could be challenged in court.

Alberta government introduces legislation to pave way for hiring officers to new provincial police force

October 30 , 2025 at 06:14:18 p.m. MDT • :

Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said there will be more legislation coming geared toward establishing the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service, and there isn't a firm timeline yet for when officers will begin working.

NDP tables bill to increase minimum wage in Alberta

October 30 , 2025 at 06:49:59 p.m. MDT • :

A private member's bill has been tabled that proposes increasing Alberta's minimum wage by $1 per year for three years. Kathleen Ganley, NDP MLA for Calgary-Mountain View, tabled the bill in the legislature on Thursday.

Hunter mauled by grizzly bear west of Calgary

October 30 , 2025 at 05:51:34 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta Fish and Wildlife says a man was mauled by a grizzly bear south of Cochrane, Alta. The bear was subsequently shot by the man's hunting partner.

Alberta looks to allow 'lower-risk' water transfers as part of rule changes

October 30 , 2025 at 02:24:01 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta is set to allow more frequent transfers of water from one major river basin to another, an idea that has long drawn concern from environmentalists in the province.

October 30 , 2025 at 03:43:53 p.m. MDT • :

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Alberta Teachers' Association might take the government to court. Here's what we know

Alberta government introduces legislation to pave way for hiring officers to new provincial police force

NDP tables bill to increase minimum wage in Alberta

Hunter mauled by grizzly bear west of Calgary

Alberta looks to allow 'lower-risk' water transfers as part of rule changes

Eligible Alberta parents receive provincial payments Friday for children out of school during teachers' strike

Alberta's Lakeland College making changes after being hit with hazing sanctions

Soaring Blue Jays and struggling Dodgers face duelling pressures in Game 6 of World Series

Nearly 300 animals surrendered from northern Alberta rescue operation: RCMP

MEG meeting on Cenovus deal postponed another week