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• Matthews, Nylander power Maple Leafs over Flames

  Auston Matthews scored twice on the power play and added an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Monday.

  Sports

  9 hours
• Friends and family describe victim of fatal avalanche as “a wonderful human being”

  Friends and family are remembering Minetta Norrie as an adventurous woman who loved life. Norrie was killed Friday in an avalanche west of Calgary.

  Canada

  11 hours
• Amid empty shelves and idle escalators, shoppers seek piece of history at Bay stores

  In Edmonton, some racks at two Bay locations were picked clean as a mere handful of older men and women took advantage of 40, 50, 60 and even 70 per cent discounts.

  Consumer

  Mar 17
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• Parkland Corp. shareholder demands board shakeup as fuel refiner and retailer weighs sale

  In announcing its strategic review on March 5, Parkland said it would invite Simpson Oil to rejoin its board and take part in a committee reviewing options to boost share price.

  Money

  Mar 17
• Cases of measles confirmed in Edmonton, public exposure possible in 2 locations

  Edmonton is the latest Alberta city to be issued an advisory after a string of confirmed cases were reported elsewhere in the province.

  Health

  Mar 17
• Housing starts soar in Calgary, stall elsewhere in Alberta

  Calgary bucked the trend on Alberta housing starts last month with the number of new homes under construction soaring by more than 40 per cent.

  Consumer

  Mar 17
• Alberta school support workers reach tentative deal to end two-month strike

  Alberta school support workers reach tentative deal to end strike, with contracts covering Edmonton and Fort McMurray staff. Other districts remain without agreements.

  Education

  Mar 16
• Confirmed measles case in Calgary area prompts AHS public alert

  The alert was issued Friday evening. A representative with AHS tells Global News that currently one person has been confirmed with a case of measles.

  Health

  Mar 16
• Unrelated avalanches in Alberta backcountry leave 2 skiers dead

  Two skiers are dead after separate avalanches in the Alberta backcountry, according to officials.

  Canada

  Mar 15
• Premier Smith says industry carbon tax policy will be real the test for Carney

  Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn't phased by the new prime minister's move to kill the consumer carbon levy.

  Politics

  Mar 15
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• No Alberta representation in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet 

  The only cabinet minister west of Winnipeg is Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, who represents North Vancouver. 

  Politics

  Mar 14
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• Trudeau’s housing strategy triggered an Alberta construction boom that isn’t slowing down

  The federal Liberals offered tax incentives and funding in an effort to build more housing as rent prices soared and supply disappeared across the country. Did it work?

  Canada

  Mar 14
• At least 1 person missing after avalanche near Lake Louise Ski Resort

  The avalanche near Lake Louise happened late Friday afternoon and prompted a large search and rescue operation involving police, firefighters, EMS and STARS Air Ambulance.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• Former Edmonton police staffer charged with child sex assault, porn offences

  The EPS child protection section determined a suspect had sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy after meeting him through Snapchat.

  Crime

  Mar 14
• Carney says consumer carbon price eliminated ‘immediately’

  Carney said the order he signed fulfilled a promise he made while running for the Liberal leadership and will help address affordability concerns for Canadians.

  Politics

  Mar 14
• Edmonton ISIS women ordered to attend deradicalization program

  Helena Carson and Dina Kalouti returned to Canada from Syria in 2023.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery, Big Rock, after substantial beer tax hike

  Big Rock, founded in 1985, is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays after a new tax rate was introduced — that largely has no impact on any other craft brewer.

  Consumer

  Mar 14
• UCP government to invest $8.5B into Alberta roads, bridges, water systems

  If approved, the funding would include more than $4 billion for rural projects, $2.1 billion for the Calgary region and $2 billion for the Edmonton region.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• Jordan’s Principle ‘not a suggestion,’ AMC grand chief says in call for full implementation

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says it wants the federal government to end its ongoing neglect and systemic failures when it comes to First Nations children.

  Canada

  Mar 14
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• Alberta Health Services says it fired ex-CEO for profound incompetence

  The AHS statement of defence claims Athana Mentzelopoulos failed in her mandate to downgrade the health agency to one of many that would oversee care under a new model.

  Politics

  Mar 14
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• Judge won’t review case involving EPS officer who kicked teen’s head like a ‘soccer ball’

  Pacey Dumas, then 18, sustained life-threatening injuries after he was given a 'soccer ball' style kick to the head in 2020 by Edmonton Police Service Const. Ben Todd.

  Crime

  Mar 14
• Calgary police defend use of force in arrest video circulating online

  The video shows the arrest of 25-year-old Christopher Barron, who is facing several charges after Monday's incident in northeast Calgary.

  Canada

  Mar 13
• Alberta liquor importer says $100K in booze already paid for stuck in tariff limbo

  Alberta liquor importers and retail stores say their world — and finances — were turned upside-down overnight when the province announced the halting of American alcohol.

  Consumer

  Mar 13
• Breathe Outdoors, formerly known as Campers Village, shutting down stores

  After outfitting countless outdoor enthusiasts for more than six decades, a longstanding Alberta camping gear company is shutting down.

  Consumer

  Mar 13
• Alberta health minister fires back in wrongful dismissal suit, says ex-AHS boss was incompetent

  Adriana LaGrange, in a statement of defence, says the former AHS CEO was fired for not doing her job and working to stop health reform to keep the power and perks of her position.

  Politics

  Mar 13