Teen found dead in abandoned car was last seen at Calgary mall the day before: RCMP (Alberta)

Photo: The Canadian Press An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.  Mounties in Alberta are looking for help from the public after the body of a teen girl was found in an abandoned car close to the U.S. border. Police say Jordyn ( …

Alberta to ban explicit sex books in school libraries starting Oct. 1

EDMONTON — Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but the move is not about book banning. EDMONTON — Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be …

Alberta announces rules to ban ‘sexually explicit’ books in school libraries

Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says school libraries must pull explicit, sexual content from their shelves starting Oct. 1. The new rules also require school officials to supervise students to make sure they are reading appropriate …

Alberta's health system in 'chaos' as restructuring continues, says doctor

Nearly two years after the Alberta government announced its sweeping plans to restructure health care in the province, the transformation continues and some health workers say they're still struggling to keep up with demand on the frontlines. According …

Chinook's Edge backs Alberta government's revised school library book standards

Sexually-explicit materials to be removed from shelves starting Oct. 1 INNISFAIL - Chinook’s Edge School Division’s board chair joined her counterpart from Red Deer Public Schools in expressing support for the provincial government’s rollout of revised …

Southern Alberta farmers feeling hopeful after recent rains

Alberta RCMP provides tips to reduce auto-related theft this summer

This summer, your Alberta RMCP is reminding community members of tips to help prevent theft of, and from, vehicles during summer activities. Whether at a campsite or a trailhead, keep the following in mind when it comes to securing your vehicle: - Keep …

Alberta announces ban on explicit sexual content in school libraries

Department officials listed examples of not sexual content as including content related to medical conditions, examinations, or treatment; depictions of sexual acts for information purposes, such as in encyclopedias; kissing, hugging and handholding; and …

Alberta will never double its oil production 

An independent Alberta would be able to eliminate personal income taxes, massively reduce corporate taxes, reduce the cost of post-secondary university and eliminate it entirely for pharmacare and dental care for millions of people. At least, that’s the  …

"Age-appropriate" school library standards across Alberta to begin in October

The ministerial order outlined that school boards must remove "sexually explicit" material by October 1 of this year Alberta Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides made an announcement in a July 10 news conference that the …