An environmental group that angered the energy industry has given up its charitable status so it can take on the federal government. ForestEthics, which spearheaded campaigns to get U.S. companies to avoid oilsands-derived fuel, is splitting into two in response to Ottawa’s crackdown on charitable groups in the recent budget. One half will continue conservation [...]

Most respondents to CBC’s Vote Compass believe the government should have “somewhat less” say over the property of landowners, according to recently compiled data. The ruling Progressive Conservative government sparked controversy when it introduced a series of land bills it claims are designed to strike a balance between the environment, industry and agriculture. Vote Compass [...]

A man convicted of manslaughter in the deaths of four RCMP officers near Mayerthorpe, Alta. will appear before the Parole Board of Canada on Wednesday. Shawn Hennessey enters the Edmonton courthouse in January 2009. (CBC) Shawn Hennessey is serving a 10-year prison term for his role in the deaths of constables Peter Schiemann, Anthony Gordon, [...]

An 89-year-old woman amazingly escaped serious injury after a semi tractor trailer slammed head on into her car during a snow squall near St. Paul, Alta., Monday night. The senior was driving north in her Toyota Corolla on Highway 36 when she drove into a snow storm just after 10 p.m. The woman became disoriented, [...]

Alberta Chief Electoral Officer Brian Fjeldheim is being sharply criticized for his handling of the ongoing illegal political donations scandal. Critics say Fjeldheim has signalled to illegal donors that he won’t pursue serious legal sanctions against them. “He is a bit of an attack Chihuahua,” University of Alberta political scientist Jim Lightbody said. “His bark [...]