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Alberta NDP MLA Shannon Phillips to resign seat in legislatureShannon Phillips, a member of the Alberta's Opposition NDP and a former environment minister, is quitting public life, citing toxic politics and police surveillance.PoliticsJun 10
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Alberta Opposition criticizes UCP for limiting debate on contentious billsWith the spring sitting set to wrap up this week, Alberta’s United Conservative Party government is passing motions to limit debate to one hour at each stage for the bills.PoliticsMay 29
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Alberta government says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are ‘reckless’The Alberta government says the findings of a new report from a federal advisory committee are proof that Ottawa should abandon its "reckless" 2035 clean electricity targets.PoliticsJun 11
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Alberta advantage slipping as living standards and wages decline: reportA new report published by the Alberta Federation of Labour says the "Alberta Advantage" is slipping away due to declining living standards and wages.EconomyMay 18
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B.C. Hockey League reveals new divisions for 2024-25 seasonThe junior hockey league will feature its two regular conferences, but each one will now have two divisions.SportsJun 15
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Alberta bill would change election date, allow province to assume control during local emergenciesThe Alberta government has introduced legislation that would move the fixed election date, and allow the province to assume control of a local emergency response.PoliticsMay 9
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Canada needs to do more to disaster-proof its hospitals, experts sayWith the number of climate-related emergencies expected to worsen, some parts of the country will need to move quickly to disaster-proof life-saving infrastructure, experts say.EnvironmentMay 25
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‘I know I’m a great player’: Draisaitl on being in McDavid’s shadowLeon Draisaitl has been repeatedly asked about Connor McDavid ever since the pair first hit the ice together as teammates in 2015.SportsJun 8
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Edmonton mayor, Alberta government meet to talk about Sohi’s 6-page funding letterThere could soon be movement on money Edmonton says it is owed by the Alberta government, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said after meeting with Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver.PoliticsMay 6
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No charges for Lethbridge officers who surveilled Alberta MLA Shannon Phillips: watchdog letterAlberta's police watchdog says there will be no criminal charges for two police officers who broke rules when they surveilled a legislature member.PoliticsMay 27
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Former deputy minister Shawn McLeod recommended as Alberta’s next ethics commissionerShawn McLeod is a lawyer who has worked in both the private and public sectors, the province said in announcing his recommendation as the next ethics commissioner.PoliticsMay 8
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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will boost Canadian oil prices ‘for years’: MEG EnergyPrices for Canadian heavy oil increased, and the WCS-WTI differential narrowed, in April in anticipation of the start-up of the pipeline expansion.MoneyMay 7
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Alberta municipalities say Bill 20 could cost tens of thousands to implementAt least two rural municipalities are raising concerns about the cost to implement the Alberta government’s Bill 20, saying it could be in the tens of thousands of dollars.CanadaMay 13
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Matthew Tkachuk poised to be factor as Panthers head to Edmonton for Game 3 against OilersThe Stanley Cup final switches to Rogers Place for Thursday's Game 3 with the Florida Panthers up 2-0 on the Oilers in the best-of-seven series.SportsJun 11
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TAPYeg announces plans to run candidates in Edmonton’s next municipal electionPolitical party TAPYeg, short for Transparent and Active Partnerships Edmonton, declared its intentions to get candidates elected to Edmonton council after the UCP tabled Bill 20.PoliticsMay 1
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Lime, Bird scooters and e-bikes returning to Edmonton streets year-roundThe City of Edmonton has signed three-year agreements with electric scooter and bike companies Lime and Bird, allowing them to operate year-round if the weather permits.ConsumerMay 28
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Alberta ombudsman calls eligibility rules for developmental disabilities program unfairAlberta's provincial ombudsman says a government body has unfairly denied a young man with autism the supports he needs.PoliticsMay 7
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Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B Genesee carbon capture and storage projectCapital Power said the proposed $2.4-billion carbon capture project at its Genesee natural gas-fired plant west of Edmonton is technically viable but not economically feasible.MoneyMay 1
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‘Can’t imagine a worse situation’: Turmoil, anger within N.B. Tories before electionNew Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives are in turmoil, with some members feeling disappointed and angry ahead of the next provincial election, which must be held by the fall.PoliticsMay 13
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Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi expected to be focus of first Alberta NDP leadership debateFormer Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi is expected to be the centre of attention as the first debate in the Alberta NDP leadership race is held Thursday night.PoliticsApr 25