Fines for no seatbelts to increase by nearly $50 in Alberta The fine for not wearing a seatbelt while driving in Alberta is set to increase from $162 to $211 on Friday.

Fines for no seatbelts to increase by nearly $50 in Alberta

Farmers, grocery store owners bracing for cost increases as oil prices rise The rising price of oil is a cause for concern as farmers and grocery store owners brace for increased costs. CTV News Edmonton's Amanda Anderson reports.

Farmers, grocery store owners bracing for cost increases as oil prices rise

Celebrating Francophone culture in Alberta The Franco-Alberta flag is flying at the legislature, part of Francophonie Month celebrations in the province.

Celebrating Francophone culture in Alberta

Arch Madness: A look at Edmonton’s most threatened historic landmarks Edmonton is ever-changing, and often has a reputation for letting some of its well-loved, historic treasures fall to the wayside.

Arch Madness: A look at Edmonton’s most threatened historic landmarks

Cold and snow looms for later in the week We’re in a “lull” period today and Wednesday ahead of a bigger cooldown for the end of the week and a good chance of some accumulating snow on Thursday.

We’re in a “lull” period today and Wednesday ahead of a bigger cooldown for the end of the week and a good chance of some accumulating snow on Thursday. #yeg #yegwx #ab

Edmonton choir hosts International Women's Day concert The Da Camera Singers put on a special show at Trinity Lutheran Church for International Women's Day on Sunday.

Edmonton choir hosts International Women's Day concert

Town of Canmore begins preparations for wildfire season The Town of Canmore is currently building a firebreak around the community.

Town of Canmore begins preparations for wildfire season

2 charged in death of man who was wanted after violent assault Two men have been arrested and charged in the death of an Edmonton man who was wanted in connection to a violent assault.

2 charged in death of man who was wanted after violent assault

Long-promised passenger rail master plan expected in next few weeks The Alberta government's transportation minister says a rail master plan is complete and he hopes to share details in April.

Long-promised passenger rail master plan expected in next few weeks

10 new schools announced for Edmonton amid overcrowding concerns Edmonton schools are full, with some needing to hold enrollment lotteries. The province hopes new schools announced Monday will alleviate the pressure.

10 new schools announced for Edmonton amid overcrowding concerns

Swan Hills School closed from powerful wind damage Monday morning Powerful winds knocked out power across Alberta and caused damage to a school north of Edmonton over the weekend.

Swan Hills School closed from powerful wind damage Monday morning

Temporary art leaves lasting impression An artist who travelled from Finland to Alberta to use Abraham Lake as a canvas left a lasting impression, though the art was only temporary.

Temporary art leaves lasting impression

Councillor pushing for more grocery stores to help lower food costs A city councillor is pushing to allow grocery stores in more places in an effort to lower the cost of food and make neighbourhoods more walkable.

Councillor pushing for more grocery stores to help lower food costs

March 9 WxBlast Highs near zero Tuesday and Wednesday with some evening flurries possible tonight and over the next couple of days. Here's your Monday WxBlast:

March 9 WxBlast

Pride Week celebrations at Edmonton universities Students at MacEwan University at the University of Alberta are celebrating Pride Week.

Pride Week celebrations at Edmonton universities

Swimming pool roof blew off in wind storm, damaged and closed school The Swan Hills School is closed after being damaged when the town's swimming pool's roof blew off and damaged the shared building during a wind storm.

Swimming pool roof blew off in wind storm, damaged and closed school

Indigenous chiefs go to Alberta legislature, pressure province to nip separatism push More than a dozen First Nations chiefs and even more band councillors and elders were at Alberta’s legislature Monday, calling on Premier Danielle Smith’s government to stomp out the push for the province to quit Canada.

Indigenous chiefs go to Alberta legislature, pressure province to nip separatism push

Iran war expected to impact cost of farming operations, groceries With the price of oil skyrocketing amid the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, some are bracing for the potential impacts on the agriculture sector.

Iran war expected to impact cost of farming operations, groceries

City council looking to evaluate restrictive covenants for grocery stores next week Next week Edmonton city council will be looking to evaluate restrictive covenants and exclusivity controls for grocery stores.

City council looking to evaluate restrictive covenants for grocery stores next week

Post-secondary schools emphasize importance of Pride Week in March Four Edmonton post-secondary institutions started annual celebrations of Pride Week on Monday.

Post-secondary schools emphasize importance of Pride Week in March

Abraham Lake’s world-famous bubbly surface serves as canvas for land artist Although Abraham Lake’s methane bubbles have been photographed countless times, their unique beauty was recently captured in a different fashion by an artist from Finland.

Abraham Lake’s world-famous bubbly surface serves as canvas for land artist

Guns, thousands of rounds of ammunition seized as a result of hit-and-run crash Multiple guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition were seized as a result of a hit-and-run crash in Fort McMurray.

Multiple guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition were seized as a result of a hit-and-run crash in Fort McMurray. #yeg #ab

Celebrating more than 200 years of Francophone culture in Alberta Edmontonians celebrated Alberta’s Francophone community Monday with a parade and flag-raising ceremony.

Edmontonians celebrated Alberta’s Francophone community Monday with a parade and flag-raising ceremony.

2 charged with murder in death of man wanted in violent assault Two people have been charged in the killing of a man in Edmonton nearly two years ago.

Two people have been charged in the killing of a man in Edmonton nearly two years ago. #yeg

49 high-profile fugitives arrested across Alberta during multi-agency sweep A warrant sweep conducted by several Alberta law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of 49 fugitives, the province says.

A warrant sweep conducted by several Alberta law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of 49 fugitives, the province says. #yeg #ab

Where 10 new Edmonton schools announced in the 2026 Alberta budget will be located The Alberta government on Monday announced the locations of 10 new schools in Edmonton being funded through this year’s provincial budget.

Where 10 new Edmonton schools announced in the 2026 Alberta budget will be located

Water advisory issued for northern Alberta community The County of Grande Prairie has issued a water advisory for the hamlet of Teepee Creek due to high levels of manganese caused by a failure of the water filtration system.

Water advisory issued for northern Alberta community

Firefighter hurt in Friday’s northwest home blaze One firefighter was injured Friday night at a northwest Edmonton house fire.

Firefighter hurt in Friday’s northwest home blaze

School in north-central Alberta closed after strong wind damages roof A school in a north-central Alberta town is closed due to damage from recent high winds.

School in north-central Alberta closed after strong wind damages roof

Liberals propose debate on Middle East conflict The federal government proposed a debate in the House of Commons Monday night to discuss the war in the Middle East.

Liberals propose debate on Middle East conflict