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Alberta lawyer gives up licence, admits to improper relationship with complainant

A panel of law society benchers accepted the former Lethbridge Crown prosecutor's resignation at a hearing, along with an agreed statement of facts that included his admission to engaging in the relationship.

Most Albertans will have to pay for COVID-19 shots starting this fall, province says

Alberta's government says residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Alberta to explore injecting oilsands tailings deep underground as disposal option

The Alberta government says it is considering letting oil companies inject wastewater deep underground as a way to manage the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oilsands.

Portrait of a fan: Edmonton man paints hundreds of faces at every Oilers game

More often than not, lifelong Edmonton Oilers fan Jacob Golka can be seen on game nights with his back to the screen and his hands hard at work.

Hotter-than-normal summer forecast in most of Canada

Canada is expected to see a warmer-than-usual summer with dry conditions and severe wildfires in Western Canada, says Environment and Climate Change Canada's summer forecast.

Alberta government walks back beer tax hike citing tariffs, need to support business

Alberta's government has ditched a new fee schedule for breweries that would have seen the province's oldest beer maker pay significantly more in taxes.

Edmonton Oilers fans hopeful ahead of Stanley Cup final rematch with Florida Panthers

Edmonton Oilers fans are once again living the dream, but hopes are high that this year comes without the nightmare ending.

Alberta extends deadline for judge's investigation into health procurements

Alberta's government says it's extending the deadline for a former judge to conduct a third-party investigation into the government's health-care procurement practices.

Doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law

A group representing Canada's doctors is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's legislation banning certain gender-affirming treatments for children under the age of 16, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience.

Alberta to change rules to ensure books in schools are 'age-appropriate'

Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure that only what it calls "age-appropriate" books are available in school libraries.