FeaturedMar 19, 2026
Alberta bill would limit medically assisted dying eligibility to those near natural death
Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would significantly narrow who qualifies for medical assistance in dying, or MAID, limiting access to those expected to die of natural causes within a year.
According to the provincial bill tabled by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, eligibility would be restricted to patients whose deaths are considered reasonably foreseeable within 12 months. The proposal mirrors the narrower criteria in place when Canada first legalized MAID in 2016.
Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government is positioning the change as a return to ea
AlbertaMar 18, 2026
Alberta premier confirms Saudi government covered private flight during 2024 trip
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private aircraft arranged by the Saudi government during an official trip to the Middle East last fall, adding that the travel was approved in advance by the province’s ethics commissioner.
Smith confirmed the arrangement Tuesday during a legislative committee meeting while responding to questions tied to Alberta’s 2026 budget. The premier said the non-commercial flight was proposed by Saudi officials to allow for more efficient travel between engagements.
According to Smith, the trip included meetings in Saudi Arabia and the United Ar
AlbertaMar 16, 2026
Woman, 27, killed in wrong-way crash on Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton
A 27-year-old woman is dead after a head-on collision on Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton early Saturday, according to police.
The Edmonton Police Service says the woman was driving west in an eastbound lane of the expressway when her vehicle collided with another vehicle. Police said the crash occurred on Anthony Henday Drive, one of the city’s major ring-road routes.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released her name.
The 37-year-old man driving the other vehicle was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Police have not said what led
AlbertaMar 16, 2026
Driver killed in shooting on Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Leduc, police investigating
A driver was killed after shots were fired at a moving vehicle Saturday afternoon on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Leduc, according to police.
Investigators say the incident happened around 2:50 p.m. near Township Road 490. Police said a black Honda Civic was travelling on the highway when a white or grey pickup truck pulled alongside and gunfire was directed at the car.
The driver of the Honda Civic was struck by the gunfire and died at the scene, police said. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity.
Police say the suspects fled the area in the pickup truck at a high rate
AlbertaMar 13, 2026
Court decision expected on injunction challenge to Alberta teachers’ back-to-work law
A judge in Edmonton is expected to rule Friday on whether to grant an injunction against an Alberta law that forced striking teachers back to work last fall.
The request comes from the Alberta Teachers’ Association, which argues the province’s legislation ending the strike should be temporarily halted while the courts review its constitutionality. The issue was argued during a two-day hearing earlier this month.
Association president Jason Schilling has said that if the court grants the injunction, the union would be in a legal position to resume strike action. He added that any decision t
AlbertaMar 12, 2026
Treaty 6 leaders raise Alberta separatism concerns during meeting with King Charles
The grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations says Indigenous leaders raised concerns about Alberta separatism during a recent meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
Grand Chief Joey Pete said the King was “very interested” in hearing directly from Treaty 6 leadership and listened closely as chiefs described issues affecting First Nations in the region, including political discussions in Alberta about possible separation from Canada.
Pete said the King expressed concern after hearing about the issue and told leaders he would seek to learn more. According to Pe
AlbertaMar 11, 2026
Treaty 6 First Nations leaders meet King Charles in England ahead of 150th anniversary
Leaders from Treaty 6 First Nations are meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace today as part of a delegation representing communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The group includes seven representatives speaking on behalf of Treaty 6 First Nations. According to the Chiefs, the meeting is intended to discuss the historic treaty relationship between First Nations and the Crown.
During the visit, the delegation plans to invite the King to attend events marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6. Chiefs say the commemoration is intended to recognize the treaty’s histor
AlbertaMar 09, 2026
Alberta announces 10 new school projects for Edmonton to address classroom shortages
The Alberta government says it will move ahead with 10 new school projects in Edmonton as part of efforts to address growing classroom shortages linked to rapid population growth.
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced the projects under the province’s 2026 budget. The announcement brings the total number of public school projects currently underway in Edmonton to 37.
According to the Alberta Ministry of Education, the newly announced projects include eight new schools and two replacement schools. The facilities are planned primarily for fast-growing suburban areas of the city whe
AlbertaMar 09, 2026
Calgary asks residents to reduce water use as major feeder main shuts down for repairs
The City of Calgary is asking residents to limit water use for the next month as crews shut down a major feeder main for additional repairs.
City officials say the Bearspaw South Feeder Main – which carries about 60 per cent of Calgary’s treated drinking water – has been taken offline while crews reinforce sections of the aging pipe. During the shutdown, residents in Calgary and nearby communities are being asked to conserve water by taking shorter showers and reducing toilet flushing.
According to the City of Calgary, the shutdown follows a December incident in which the pipe burst thro
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