Calgary police seek help finding woman missing from Rutland Park
Calgary police are asking the public to help locate a woman who went missing from the Rutland Park community last month.
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Alberta opens month recognizing foster and kinship caregivers
A flag-raising at the Alberta legislature grounds on Monday marked the start of Foster and Kinship Caregiver Month. The province has about 1,500 licensed foster caregiver homes and 2,100 approved kinship care providers.
Two Maskwacis men charged in killing of 92-year-old Ponoka County resident
Timothy Bull, 48, and Syran Bull, 19, have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Loel Fenske, who was found outside his home in Ponoka County on Feb. 24. Both men were remanded and scheduled for court appearances in Ponoka.
Alberta must disclose more records in former AHS chief’s dismissal lawsuit
A Court of King’s Bench judge has ordered Alberta Health Services and the Alberta government to disclose additional records to Athana Mentzelopoulos by Nov. 2 as she pursues a $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit. Some questions about performance-related records, drafts and metadata remain for future court submissions or litigation.
RCMP seek Banff footage in investigation of fatal Highway 93 crash
B.C. RCMP are seeking witnesses and dash-camera footage as they investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash in Kootenay National Park. Police are examining whether the driver and passenger had visited a liquor establishment in Banff before the collision.
Four-vehicle crash hits Alberta Sheriff’s cruiser near Wetaskiwin
A collision on Highway 2 near Highway 616 northwest of Wetaskiwin closed the northbound lanes for several hours Saturday. The Sheriff inside the cruiser and others involved sustained only minor injuries, RCMP said.
Alberta group seeks probe into reported U.S. links to separatists
Public Interest Alberta is urging Premier Danielle Smith to seek an investigation into possible foreign interference in the referendum campaign. The call follows a Globe and Mail report that U.S. Republican strategists met Alberta separatists in Calgary and that separatist leaders offered resources during a visit to Washington.
Suncor exits three Newfoundland fields as Cenovus buys Athabasca for $5.7B
Suncor will sell its interests in three Newfoundland offshore developments to Ithaca Energy for $1.2 billion in cash, while Cenovus plans to acquire Athabasca Oil in a $5.7-billion cash-and-stock deal. Both moves come amid renewed attention to oilsands growth following the federal designation of a proposed Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline as a national-interest project.
Alberta MP raises concern over reported U.S. outreach by separatists
Conservative MP Dane Lloyd said he was concerned by reports that Alberta separatists offered water and oil in exchange for American support. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office said she had no knowledge of the alleged meetings and opposes separation and statehood.
Alberta’s proposed fees for temporary residents could reshape costs and access
A proposed Alberta referendum question would let the government pursue fees for temporary residents’ health care or education, but a yes vote would not set charges or determine who pays. Premier Danielle Smith has floated $1,900 per person for health care, while businesses, advocates and a refugee in Calgary raised concerns about affordability, hiring and access to services.
Alberta Amber Alert seeks 7-year-old girl and stepfather after Valleyview abduction
RCMP issued a province-wide Amber Alert for a 7-year-old girl they say was abducted from a home in Valleyview. Details about her and her stepfather, including their whereabouts, are not confirmed in the available information.
Edmonton set for warm days before cooler Thanksgiving weekend weather
Edmonton is forecast to reach 19 C Monday and remain in the mid-teens through Wednesday. A low-pressure system and incoming colder air could bring rain, gusty winds and wet snow to parts of Alberta from Friday into Saturday.
Alberta Amber Alert seeks girl, 7, and stepfather after Valleyview abduction
RCMP issued a province-wide Amber Alert for Aspen Wilson, who police say was abducted from her home in Valleyview by her stepfather, Alexander Stone. The alert went out at 10:15 a.m. local time Monday; police said not to approach them and to call 911 if they are seen.
Highway 837 closure lengthens trips and workdays near Drumheller
Four months after heavy rain triggered landslides that buried part of Highway 837 northwest of Drumheller, the road remains closed, leaving Orkney residents with longer trips and workdays. Alberta crews are assessing damage and preparing repairs, but the province has not given a reopening date.
Edmonton trainer brings True Movement method to Denver Broncos
Erin Baker, founder of Edmonton-based True Movement, is entering her second season as a movement consultant with the Denver Broncos and is expanding her work with the Tennessee Titans. Her training method is used by professional athletes and teams across North America, while she franchises the brand and moves production of its workout platform to Alberta.
NAIT student places 17th in WorldSkills car painting competition
Anika Jones, a Northern Alberta Institute of Technology student, placed 17th in the car painting category at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai. She was the first female NAIT student to compete in autobody painting at the international event.
Alberta First Nations organize voters ahead of Oct. 19 referendum
First Nations groups are holding workshops, sharing voting information and preparing to help members cast ballots in Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum. The vote includes 10 questions, with the final one on separation, amid a legal dispute and debate over treaty rights and Alberta’s place in Canada.
Alberta Safeway workers approve five-year Sobeys contract, avoiding strike
Safeway employees in Alberta voted 91 per cent in favour of a new five-year contract with Sobeys after a 10-day voting period. The agreement averts a strike that was set to begin four days after the union posted the results Saturday.
Alberta, Anglican Church accept liability in Edmonton youth jail abuse case
The Alberta government and Anglican Church have accepted vicarious liability for sexual assaults Gordon William Dominey is proven to have committed against members of a class-action lawsuit. A hearing to determine damages has not been scheduled, and the survivors’ lawyer says the defendants have yet to offer compensation.
Alberta judge rejects Rath request for more frozen trust funds
Justice Lorena Harris denied Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath’s application for an additional $350,000 in legal fees and more than $426,000 for living expenses. She said he had not provided complete, reliable financial disclosure to show that he lacked other assets or funding sources.