Speaking to a crowd of 700 rural leaders Tuesday in Edmonton, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith outlined her government’s priorities, talking about updating the province’s bill of rights and fighting the federal government over the carbon tax and the emissions cap, among other things. But Paul McLauchlin, the outgoing president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, says affordability should be the premier’s No. 1 issue, suggesting her attention has been elsewhere.

The Norwood branch of the Edmonton Legion had two of their poppy boxes stolen ahead of Remembrance Day earlier this week.

Oilers forward Jeff Skinner told media after an optional practice on Tuesday that the team’s numerous shot opportunities will eventually turn into goals but that they have to keep up the pace.

A new bill from the ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) will add two new seats to Alberta and change how electoral boundaries are considered.

The City of St. Albert unveiled two new seats in its river valley Monday that will give people a place to rest and get information on support for people suffering domestic violence.