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Transportation minister says Alberta is 'actively reviewing' bike lanes
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said the province is looking at bikeways that draw concern from local residents. He said the reasoning behind the move is to continue Alberta’s work to build a “safe, efficient road network.”
Historic legion in downtown Calgary struggling with rising costs, declining membership
An upcoming emergency repair has put the historic No. 1 Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Calgary in a difficult financial spot, with a steep bill coming just as the hall contends with piling building costs.
Farmers and ranchers in southeastern Alberta contending with bone-dry summer
After a stronger season in 2024, farmers were hoping to see that trend continue this year. But in one southern corner of the province, dry weather has created problems for the agriculture industry.
WestJet redeploys network to new locations after decline in demand for flights to U.S.
WestJet's schedule of direct flights is opening up to new locations in Mexico and Central America after the airline saw a descent in demand for U.S. destinations this year.
Independent MLAs say work has already begun to rebuild Progressive Conservative Party
Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair revealed more details on Saturday about their work to resurrect the Progressive Conservative brand that held government in Alberta for 44 uninterrupted years.
Partially built Sunnyside flood barrier expected to be completed by spring 2026
Project manager Amy Stansky said the roughly 2.4-kilometre wall will be driven further into the ground by next year, and has disrupted the environment around it in Sunnyside and Hillhurst less than other flood mitigation projects would have.
Calgary set to reintroduce fluoride to its water supply on Monday
Nearly four years after residents supported community water fluoridation in a 2021 plebiscite, the measure is planned to be reintroduced this week as a way to improve public health and prevent tooth decay.
Treaty 8 First Nations call for 2% resource revenues from projects on their land
Treaty 8 First Nations chiefs in Alberta are calling for a two-per-cent share of royalties from projects that develop resources from their land. It is among the concerns they raised to Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday.
Why more Alberta drivers aren't going electric
Canada's electric vehicle sales are largely focused in just a few provinces, but a recent survey indicates the sector faces a particularly uphill road in Alberta.
Hundreds of protesters gather in downtown Calgary on first day of G7 in Alberta
Roughly 500 protesters gathered outside city hall to protest a range of issues, including the concerns of Kashmiri, Ethiopian and Palestinian people, as well as Canadian water security and Indigenous rights.