Bill Graveland
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Bill Graveland
Crowsnest Pass residents oppose twinning affecting Hwy 3 at Frank Slide site
Some residents of Crowsnest Pass say a planned twinning of Highway 3 through the community in southwestern Alberta will amount to a "desecration" of the site of Canada's deadliest rock slide.
Poilievre stands with Alberta to oppose federal 'just transition' legislation
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil-and-gas agenda.
Alberta professor hired to measure level of white supremacy in military
The Department of National Defence has awarded a grant to a University of Alberta professor to conduct a deep dive into the extent of white supremacy in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Coutts, Alta. remains divided almost a year after convoy blockade
The sound of blaring horns that echoed through this village 10 months ago has been replaced by the steady hum of semi-trailer trucks filing through the border crossing between Alberta and the United States.
Rising inflation, high prices pushing more Canadians into homelessness
Social agencies and advocates say rising interest rates and high inflation are pushing more Canadians into homelessness.
Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire for post-pandemic travel
A member of Parliament says Ottawa may have underestimated Canadians' desire to travel when planning for a return to normal following the end of most pandemic restrictions.
Premier Jason Kenney kicks off Alberta skilled workers campaign
Premier Jason Kenney kicked off a campaign to lure skilled workers from Toronto and Vancouver as he doubled down on his criticism of a so-called Alberta sovereignty act pitched by one of the candidates running to replace him.
Farmers join 'living lab' program to reduce greenhouse gases
The federal government has expanded a program to include the agricultural sector in coming up with solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Trudeau greeted by throngs of admirers at Calgary Stampede events
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Sunday, July 10, 2022, in Calgary where he was surrounded by mostly friendly crowds as he attended a pancake breakfast, visited the Stampede grounds and spoke at a Liberal fundraiser.
Trudeau, Bergen and Poilievre aim to corral voters at rodeo
There's more to the Calgary Stampede than a rodeo, cowboy hats and horses — it's also a major opportunity for politicians.