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• Alberta loses beer battle with Steam Whistle, Great Western breweries

  The Notley government will have to go back to the drawing board on its beer policy after suffering another setback.

  Consumer

  Jun 20, 2018
• Kenney appears to contradict ‘grassroots guarantee’ by opposing party GSA resolution

  The leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party says a technical issue is to blame for his website with its references to a grassroots guarantee disappearing. 

  Education

  May 7, 2018
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• Alberta school board votes to close Christian academy after Bible verse controversy

  Cornerstone Christian Academy is taking its case to a higher power after being told to shut down at the end of the year. Battle River School Division voted to close the school about a year after telling it to stop using Bible verses it considered offensive.

  Politics

  May 1, 2018
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• Citadel Theatre apologizes for past bullying and harassment

  In a letter released on Tuesday, artistic director Daryl Cloran said he's heard from many artists with negative experiences, and promised that disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated anymore.

  Mar 13, 2018
• New Royal Alberta Museum to finally open in 2018

  It's been two years and counting since the old Royal Alberta Museum closed. Now staff are promising a 2018 opening of the new downtown Edmonton location.

  Education

  Jan 1, 2018
• Edmonton’s Ice Castle opening delayed by December temperature roller-coaster

  Edmonton's winter has gone from unseasonably mild to a deep freeze and that's creating challenges for the crew building the Ice Castle at Hawrelak Park.

  Weather

  Dec 28, 2017
• Charitable donations declining in Alberta: study

  Albertans are giving a smaller portion of their income to charity, according to a study by the Fraser Institute. That trend mirrors a national slide in charitable giving.

  Money

  Dec 13, 2017
• Hundreds of photo radar tickets handed out as Edmontonians settle back into winter driving

  "Everybody thinks they are a fantastic driver."

  Traffic

  Nov 2, 2017
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• Alberta MLA Rodney says giving up seat for Kenney was his idea

  The MLA stepping aside so Jason Kenney can run in his Calgary riding says he first mentioned it Kenney months ago.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2017
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• Edmonton Election 2017: Sign infractions steady despite record number of candidates

  The city is pleased with how the municipal candidates conducted themselves during Edmonton's election campaign, at least when it comes to sign placement and removal.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2017
• Edmonton police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ home invasion suspect

  Edmonton police are looking for a man they believe is responsible for an armed robbery and home invasion. Jason Roberts, 37, is considered armed and dangerous.

  Crime

  Oct 17, 2017
• Over half of commercial vehicles inspected during 3-day blitz deemed unsafe: EPS

  A three-day enforcement blitz on commercial vehicles in Edmonton has resulted in more than half of the inspected vehicles being pulled off the road.

  Traffic

  Sep 19, 2017
• Alberta files appeal in beer trade dispute

  The Notley government is not backing down, filing its appeal of a trade panel ruling that found its beer tax policy discriminates against out-of-province brews.

  Politics

  Aug 29, 2017
• Edmonton Habitat for Humanity project ‘one of the best’: Jimmy Carter

  Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter says Edmonton's huge Habitat for Humanity project is a real highlight.

  Features

  Jul 12, 2017
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• RCMP shoot cougar near Rocky Mountain House elementary school

  A cougar got a little too close to an elementary school in west-central Alberta on Friday morning.

  Environment

  Jun 23, 2017
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• Police will not lay hate crimes charges in Edmonton LRT noose threat

  There is not enough evidence to lay charges after a man threatened two Muslim women with a noose, according to Edmonton police.

  Crime

  Jun 5, 2017
• Police search for southeast Edmonton beer thieves

  Edmonton police are involved in a very fluid investigation as they try to solve a recent beer theft. Someone stole two semis loaded with beer in early May.

  Crime

  May 26, 2017
• First Nation applauds Edmonton foster care changes

  The Notley government is taking a new tack in Aboriginal relations, and it's already showing up in foster care.

  Politics

  Oct 30, 2015