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'Reckless and irresponsible': Alberta government says feds must do more to reduce immigration

October 24 , 2024 at 06:48:22 p.m. MDT • :

After the federal government said it would be making significant cuts to its immigration plan Thursday, Alberta's government believes Ottawa's plan doesn't go far enough.

'My family forgives you': Father of fatal drunk driving crash victim speaks at sentencing hearing

October 24 , 2024 at 08:00:45 p.m. MDT • :

Five months after he learned he would die if he continued to consume alcohol, Robin Erskine lost consciousness while driving and killed a man who had been standing in a green space off Edmonton Drive.

Golf carts to ride roads in 7 Alberta municipalities under pilot program

October 24 , 2024 at 12:32:07 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta's golfers might be squeaking out their last rounds of the year before winter hits, but some might not have to put their golf carts away quite yet.

Foreign interference hearing closes with partisan jabs and policy points

October 24 , 2024 at 06:13:38 p.m. MDT • :

Participants in a federal public inquiry are calling on Ottawa to take bolder action against foreign interference by making effective use of legal tools, closing loopholes and fostering public education.

New land transfer and mortgage registration levy comes into effect in Alberta

October 24 , 2024 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

The Alberta government has hiked fees for land transfers and mortgage registrations.

October 24 , 2024 at 02:58:49 p.m. MDT • :

House arrest sentence overturned for man who dismembered Alberta woman's body

October 23 , 2024 at 03:51:06 p.m. MDT • :

17 cows dead after cattle liner rollover in southeast Calgary

October 22 , 2024 at 05:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Calgary is facing a population explosion. Are you feeling it? Living it? Let us know

October 24 , 2024 at 09:10:12 a.m. MDT • :

New immigration plan aims to stabilize population growth, housing market: minister

October 24 , 2024 at 12:00:00 p.m. MDT • :

Natural gas prices expected to rise, helping producers but increasing home heating costs

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