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• Indigenous Chiefs gather at legislature, pressure Alberta to quash separatism push

  Fifty First Nations chiefs, councillors and elders gathered at Alberta's legislature, calling on the UCP government to stomp out the push for the province to leave Canada.

  Politics

  Mar 9
• Hike at the pumps has Calgarians squeezing less into the fuel tanks

  Some Calgary drivers say they’re likely to be a little more cautious about how much fuel they’re squeezing into their tanks due to the recent price hike at the pumps.

  Economy

  Mar 9
• Volatile oil prices spark calls for Alberta to suspend fuel tax again

  As the global rise in oil prices pushes up the cost of living, the province is under pressure to trigger Alberta's fuel tax relief program and cut 13 cents a litre at the gas pump.

  Economy

  Mar 9
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• Planning funds announced for 10 new schools in Edmonton

  Edmonton Public Schools is getting four new builds, while Edmonton Catholic Schools and Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord will each receive two new schools and one replacement school.

  Education

  Mar 9
• Fire destroys Airdrie home, damages neighbouring property

  A carriage-style home in Airdrie was destroyed after a fire broke out on the property early Monday morning. One person inside was able to escape without injury.

  Fire

  Mar 9
• Artificial intelligence residency at Calgary Public Library raises some eyebrows

  The Calgary Public Library has opened up applications for a 10-week residency program focused on Artificial intelligence — but it's causing some stir in the city's arts community.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• High winds blow roof off school, wreak havoc across Alberta

  Wind gusts of 80 to over 120 kilometres an hour swept across Alberta on Sunday, downing trees and power lines, tipping sheds and ripping sections of roofs from buildings.

  Weather

  Mar 9
• Calgary under month-long water restrictions as Bearspaw feeder main work begins

  Water restrictions are in effect for Calgary residents as the city begin a four-week-long reinforcement project on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Damaging winds forecast for much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan

  Environment Canada says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, tress and soft shelters.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Much of Alberta, parts of B.C. and Saskatchewan set to see dangerous winds

  The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, trees and soft shelters.

  Weather

  Mar 8
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• Alberta mountain towns deal with ‘low-grade anxiety’ as wildfire season begins

  Alberta Forestry Minister Todd Loewen said in a statement that crews have already responded to 27 new wildfires in the province this year.

  Environment

  Mar 8
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• Newcomers add energy in Flames win over Hurricanes

  The departures of Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar has created opportunity in Calgary and embracing it on Saturday were Joel Farabee and newly acquired Ryan Strome.

  Sports

  Mar 8
• Hurricanes shut down Oilers via ‘full team effort’

  The Carolina Hurricanes were pretty quiet during the trade deadline period, but based on the way they've been playing of late it could easily be argued they didn't really need to tinker with the lineup.

  Sports

  Mar 7
• Blake paces surging Hurricanes to win over Oilers

  Jackson Blake had a pair of goals and K'Andre Miller had three assists as the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes came away with a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.

  Sports

  Mar 7
• ‘Can’t believe it’: Calmar family reunited with missing dog after nearly 3 months

  After nearly three months, a Calmar family has finally been reunited with their dog. The 6-year-old dog got spooked and ran into the forest near Drayton Valley.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• Where is Shelley-Anne Bacsu? $50K reward aims to uncover answers in Alberta cold case

  For four decades, Alberta's Sandy and Muriel Bacsu have lived with a painful question no parent should have to endure: What happened to their 16-year-old daughter?

  Crime

  Mar 6
• Dach, Dickinson relish opportunities with Oilers

  Colton Dach grew up a self-proclaimed diehard Oilers fan. 

  Sports

  Mar 6
• Alberta passenger rail master plan coming within weeks: Transportation minister

  A passenger rail connection between Edmonton and Calgary has been talked about for more than a decade and could take even longer to develop.

  Traffic

  Mar 6
• Gas rises to $1.50 in Edmonton as Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices

  West Texas Intermediate, the North American benchmark, went from US$71 per barrel on Monday to $90US a barrel on Friday — the biggest weekly gain since Russia invaded Ukraine.

  Economy

  Mar 6
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• Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting

  While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.

  Crime

  Mar 6
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• Mount Royal University students aim to bring more women into aviation

  The open house-style event allowed students to check out planes, speak with other students and connect with industry leaders.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• Space debris lights up Calgary sky

  Calgarians looking up around 8 p.m. Thursday may have noticed some unusual lights streaking across the night sky.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• Oilers forward Janmark has season-ending surgery

  The Edmonton Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark for the rest of the season. 

  Health

  Mar 6
• Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says in a news release the agreement is a meaningful step forward and should mean shovels hit the ground faster.

  Politics

  Mar 6
• Avs acquire Kadri, Isles get Schenn

  Nazem Kadri is heading back to familiar surroundings. Brayden Schenn has a new address. And Nick Foligno is set to have an on-ice family reunion.

  Sports

  Mar 6