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Edmonton wrestling events no longer need commission regulation
On Wednesday morning, a decision was made to end the regulation of wrestling in Edmonton, which was in place for nearly 100 years. Continue reading
Substance abuse a costly issue in Alberta: study
A Canadian Centre on Substance Use Addiction and University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research study suggests substance use cost Alberta $5.4 billion in 2014. Continue reading
B.C. researcher argues anti-Alberta oil campaigns about protecting U.S. interests, not environment
Researcher Vivian Krause says the anti-Alberta oilsands campaign is funded by U.S. philanthropists in an effort to land-lock Alberta oil. Continue reading
United Conservative Party holds comfortable lead heading into Alberta spring election: poll
A new poll indicates the United Conservative Party has a sizable lead over the New Democratic Party heading into next spring’s Alberta election. Continue reading
University of Alberta research could prevent app updates from draining smartphone batteries
New University of Alberta studies suggest more can be done to ensure app updates don’t drain your phone’s battery as quickly and don’t use up as much memory. Continue reading
Don’t worry about Canada’s big oil companies, they’re doing just fine: report
A new report suggests major oil companies have fared well financially since oil prices crashed a few years ago. Continue reading
Twitter debate about Alberta health-care provider misconduct legislation
A social media debate Tuesday centred around legislation that would see doctors and health-care providers face a minimum five-year licence suspension for sexually abusing patients. Continue reading
Edmonton Police Commission reveals new chief
The Edmonton Police Commission has selected Dale McFee as Edmonton’s 23rd chief of police. Continue reading
Edmonton Police Commission revealing new police chief
The Edmonton Police Commission has scheduled a media availability for Wednesday morning to introduce the new chief. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos’ Reilly and Gable named Players of the Week in final regular season game
Two Eskimos have been named CFL Players of the Week for their performances in the team’s 33-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the team’s final game of the season. Continue reading
Edmonton Metro LRT extension public hearing postponed
A public hearing on the Metro LRT Line extension was postponed Tuesday to Jan. 22. Continue reading
Alberta Chambers of Commerce pushing focus on economy prior to 2019 election
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce has launched the Vote Prosperity campaign, which calls on all political parties to strengthen business competitiveness, grow interprovincial trade and balance the budget. Continue reading
Social media campaign aims to raise support, funds for diabetes research
Roche Diabetes Care Canada has launched #UpsideChallenge, a campaign designed to encourage Canadians to show their support those living with the chronic condition. Continue reading
Alberta government commits $1B for west leg Edmonton Valley Line
The province is committing $1.04 billion towards Edmonton’s Valley Line West LRT expansion Continue reading
Edmonton bus company launching northern Alberta routes
An Edmonton-based company is launching a new bus service in the northern part of the province. Continue reading
