Alberta

Inhalation rooms in safe consumption sites could save lives, Alberta advocates say

Alberta's seven supervised consumption sites lack something advocates say would save lives — a room where users can inhale drugs,…

3 weeks ago

Alberta government dissolves controversial energy ‘war room’

The Alberta government is shutting down the Canadian Energy Centre — the controversial energy "war room"  — and shuffling its duties into…

3 weeks ago

First Nations ‘triaging grief’ as opioids claim lives at more than 8 times the rate of the rest of Alberta

First Nations people in Alberta have been dying from opioids at more than eight times the rate of the rest of…

4 weeks ago

Alberta man stunned when disability payments decreased during spouse’s maternity leave

When Trent and Seana Tatomir looked at their bank account right before Christmas 2023, they were shocked. "Merry Christmas," Trent said.…

1 month ago

Hundreds of Alberta seniors face losing doctor home visits as debate about physician fees heats up

Shirley Bremault was shocked when she found out the family doctor who visits her Calgary retirement community once a week is closing up shop…

1 month ago

PWHL New York changing coaches as Draper steps down, returns to Alberta

PWHL New York is changing coaches after reaching a mutual agreement with Howie Draper, who decided to step down and…

2 months ago

Air Canada apologizes to national chief after flight crew took her headdress away

Air Canada says it's sorry after staff tried to stow away the headdress of the Assembly of First Nations' national chief…

2 months ago

Caribou herds in B.C., Alberta, growing due to wolf culls: study

Fresh research suggests Western Canada's once-dwindling caribou numbers are finally growing.But the same paper concludes the biggest reason for the…

2 months ago

Racism, discrimination may lead to First Nations patients leaving emergency rooms: Alberta study

Systemic racism and inequity in health care may be contributing to why First Nations patients in Alberta disproportionately leave emergency…

2 months ago

Rivalry renewed: Alberta spring signals another Oilers-Kings playoff showdown

There are a few sure signs of spring in Alberta. The snow turns to slush, the Canada geese return to…

2 months ago

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