Alberta estimates its current agreement with the federal government, which is set to expire on April 1, 2026, has already reduced child-care fees for parents by 80 per cent.

Most provinces and territories have signed onto a new federal child-care agreement that will see them split nearly $37 billion in funding from Ottawa from 2026 through 2031. Alberta and Saskatchewan have yet to sign.

The federal government is trying to secure extensions through to 2031 for its national $10-a-day child-care program ahead of an expected election, but is already facing a few snags. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday that 11 provinces and territories have agreed to extend the deals that give those jurisdictions billions of dollars to cut child-care fees for families.

For results from Friday’s playoff action at the Brier, check out the latest update here. Thursday night at the 2025 Montana’s Brier featured a heavyweight matchup as the two undefeated teams in Pool B squared off in the final round robin game.

An Alberta RCMP officer has been charged with assaulting a woman who was detained last year while experiencing a mental health crisis.In a news release Wednesday, RCMP said an officer from the Fort Saskatchewan detachment has been charged with assault causing bodily harm in connection with an arrest made on March 14,

Political leaders across Canada are considering placing people into forced drug treatment programs. Alberta is funding the creation of two of centres for that purpose and Saskatchewan is considering following its lead.

An Alberta Mountie has been charged and placed on administrative duties after a person was punched during a mental health call.

Saskatchewan has declared all pipeline permits pre-approved to boost Canada’s energy security and reduce reliance on U.S. markets.

Canada's AAA ratings withstand U.S. tariffs, but provinces like Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia face economic threats. Tariffs affect exports, growth, and government budgets,

The Government of Canada is to lend AtkinsRéalis up to CAD304 million (USD212 million) over four years to support the development of next-generation Candu reactor technology, and has also announced millions of dollars in new funding commitments and support for nuclear projects in Saskatchewan,

Many Canadians will lose an hour of sleep this weekend when they wind their clocks forward. Daylight time comes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, which means setting clocks on bedside tables, stoves and microwaves ahead by one hour.

Loaded with experience and championship pedigree, the four-man Alberta team skipped by Brad Jacobs at the Montana's Brier offers a study in contrasts. Lead Ben Hebert has the intensity and raw sweeping power few can match.