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In a Covid Christmas, some of our richest companies are being labelled more Grinch than Santa.

The party decision occurred quietly on Tuesday evening, just as a fractious debate was happening in the legislature.

As charities struggle to help those hurt by Delta, which businesses are stepping up?

Gone is Albertas arrogance and delusion of Open for Summer, when Premier Jason Kenney said he didnt expect another wave

In recent months, there have been revenue gushers from unexpectedly high oil and gas prices, and rising tax revenue

In recent months, there have been revenue gushers from unexpectedly high oil and gas prices, and rising tax revenue

Alberta children on government welfare are dying in record numbers. Thirty lives were lost between April 1 and Oct. 31, according to government numbers.

DIY Covid tests will be available in pharmacies from mid-December, while businesses will have access to them from next week.

Slip, slop, slap and swab could be the new summer checklist as the government prepares to roll out rapid Covid tests in holiday hot spots. A government pilot of the antigen tests is proving to be a success, with some participants calling for them to be rolled out to the general public as soon as possible. And while health experts warn the tests aren't as accurate as the usual nasal swabs, they say they're an important part of our Covid defences. Nita Blake-Persen reports.

Oil and gas production emits nearly 200 megatonnes of greenhouse gas a year — but transportation isnt so far behind at about 190 megatonnes.