Alberta rural municipalities tackle taxes and policing
Alberta's rural municipalities confront property tax concerns and policing challenges following annual convention. Learn about the key issues facing rural communities.
Alberta's rural municipalities confront property tax concerns and policing challenges following annual convention. Learn about the key issues facing rural communities.
Rural Alberta leaders vote to lobby for legal raw milk sales, arguing regulation is safer than current black market. Learn about the health risks and policy debate.
The newly elected president of Alberta Municipalities calls for greater transparency and partnership with the provincial government to address local community needs across Alberta.
Longtime Medicine Hat broadcaster Kim Johnston faces debilitating health crisis as community rallies. Rural Albertans speak out about healthcare challenges. Support grows for local radio personality.
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
Alberta separatist leader Cameron Davies travels to US to build support for Alberta independence movement. Critics question motives as court considers sovereignty referendum.
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals ongoing MOU negotiations with the federal government, seeking pipeline expansion and addressing unpaid oil and gas taxes affecting rural municipalities.
Alberta municipalities collected over $70 million from renewable energy projects this year, but new developments face cancellation risk due to policy uncertainty. Learn about the impact.
Alberta's election authority faces resource strain as UCP's recall and referendum policies create unexpected workload. Critics question government foresight on political donations.
Rural Alberta faces $84M in lost renewable revenue as projects cancel amid policy changes. Discover how this impacts communities and economic growth.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a residential fire in the city's rural south end. Investigation vehicle deployed to determine cause and extent of damage.
The United Conservative Party files legal action against former caucus members and Alberta Party president. Get the latest details on this political lawsuit in Alberta.
Two teenagers sustained injuries after a hit-and-run collision in Standoff, Alberta. Blood Tribe Police Service continues investigation into the concerning incident.
Multiple law enforcement officers were shot in a rural Kansas incident on November 15, 2025. Stay informed about this developing story and its implications for community safety.
Alberta Federation of Labour launches comprehensive worker agenda campaign targeting provincial government policies. Union leaders demand protection for workers' rights amid government reforms.
Alberta NDP demands action on minimum wage legislation as living costs skyrocket. Learn how this bill could impact workers across the province during economic uncertainty.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi commits to repealing controversial Bills 18, 20 and the Recall Act if elected in 2027, while UCP plans new municipal conduct code.
Join photographer Andrew Penner on a journey through Alberta's abandoned places like Farrow and Rowley. Discover these historic sites before they disappear forever from the Canadian landscape.
A serene Alberta morning of wildlife photography turns confrontational when a local resident demands a Postmedia journalist leave the area. Read the full story.
Oxbow community urges Saskatchewan legislature to restore acute care services lost decades ago. Local representative fights for healthcare equity in rural Saskatchewan.
Alberta municipalities passed a resolution supporting new hotel and short-term rental taxes at Thursday's conference. Learn how this could impact tourism and local economies.
Southern Alberta reservoirs remain steady but below average following unusually dry, warm fall conditions. Water management strategies adapt to changing climate patterns.
B.C. municipal leaders warn the proposed Heritage Conservation Act changes remain a rushed, costly overhaul despite extended consultations. Read the full analysis.
Municipal leaders from across Alberta gather in Calgary for three-day convention focused on tackling tax burdens and escalating operational costs facing communities.
A woman escaped from a stolen vehicle in rural Alberta leading to multiple charges. RCMP investigation continues as authorities seek witnesses.
Edmonton's Farmfair International returns with rodeo thrills, agricultural education, and family entertainment, connecting city dwellers with Alberta's farming heritage.
Saskatchewan municipal leaders declare bridge maintenance a critical priority, warning that failing infrastructure jeopardizes safety, agriculture, and economic stability across the province.
After months of extensive renovations, Fort Macleod's beloved Empress Theatre has reopened its doors, blending historic preservation with modern upgrades to secure its future as a cultural hub.
Exclusive Leger poll shows overwhelming Albertans back teachers in contract dispute with provincial government. As tensions escalate, discover what's driving public opinion and what a potential strike could mean for students and families across Alberta.