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Hundreds ordered to evacuate overnight in northern Alberta as wildfires flare

May 29 , 2025 at 08:44:28 a.m. MDT • :

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for communities in remote northern Alberta as the province braces for another day of potentially explosive wildfire activity.

Edmonton Pride parade is back — but some are concerned disagreements remain unresolved

May 29 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Part of a three day festival, the parade will run on August 23 downtown. While it's welcome news for some, concerns about the issues that led to the cancellation of the previous parade persist.

Affordable housing report card gives Alberta 'D+' grade, lowest in Canada

May 29 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

The Alberta government receives the lowest grade among Canadian provinces - a D+ - for its efforts to address the affordable housing crisis, according to the Report Card on More and Better Housing released Thursday.

Dangerous fire conditions expected as fight to save Swan Hills continues

May 28 , 2025 at 10:36:21 a.m. MDT • :

Extreme heat, low humidity, and strong winds are expected to fuel a wildfire that has put a northern Alberta town under threat and forced hundreds of people from their homes.

Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report

May 28 , 2025 at 10:49:31 a.m. MDT • :

A report from clean energy think tank Pembina Institute suggests investor confidence in Alberta's renewables sector has been dampened by provincial policy moves.