Polar vortex plunges Prairies into deep freeze
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Polar vortex plunges Prairies into deep freeze
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‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits
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Petition for Alberta independence referendum approved
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Low oil prices fuel Canadian pipeline uncertainty
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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law
02:00 | December 17, 2025
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Alberta shields 3 transgender youth laws by using notwithstanding clause
01:50 | December 10, 2025
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Alberta using Sovereignty Act to push back against federal gun buyback program
01:47 | December 2, 2025
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Danielle Smith navigating difficult political waters within Alberta
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Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum
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Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal
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Polar vortex plunges Prairies into deep freeze
Description
January 10, 2024
A polar vortex has descended over the Prairies, with some areas expected to see their lowest temperatures in decades. Heather Yourex-West looks at how people in Alberta and Manitoba are trying to stay warm, and the dangers for homeless people.
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Polar vortex plunges Prairies into deep freeze02:00 | January 10, 2024 -
Alberta mulls ditching clock changes as B.C. moves to permanent daylight saving time01:48 | March 3, 2026 -
Alberta projects $9.4B deficit with no plan to balance budget01:52 | February 26, 2026 -
Alberta to introduce its own MAID eligibility limits in new legislation01:53 | February 25, 2026 -
‘So excited’: Ukrainian eye surgeon training in Calgary to help back home01:32 | February 24, 2026 -
Tumbler Ridge shooter’s half-brother arrested in Alberta in attempted murder case01:40 | February 24, 2026 -
Alberta unveils prescription to recruit and retain doctors01:51 | February 23, 2026 -
Global National: Feb. 2021:38 | February 20, 2026 -
Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026 -
Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds01:53 | February 9, 2026 -
Canada’s Megan Oldham wins Olympic bronze in freeski slopestyle01:39 | February 9, 2026 -
Canada’s Tate McRae faces backlash for Team USA Olympics ad01:38 | February 5, 2026 -
Alberta premier demands more say in federal judicial appointments02:01 | February 4, 2026 -
Hockey world mourns tragic deaths of 3 junior hockey players02:42 | February 3, 2026 -
Poilievre faces leadership test at Conservative convention01:56 | January 29, 2026 -
Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.01:06 | January 29, 2026 -
Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting02:07 | January 29, 2026 -
Does Alberta separatism movement make Canada vulnerable to U.S.?01:56 | January 19, 2026 -
Alberta separatists look to escape ‘abusive relationship’ from Canada as movement grows01:57 | January 15, 2026 -
Alberta past the worst of flu season, province’s top doctor says02:00 | January 13, 2026 -
Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour, shatters Canadian half-marathon record01:52 | January 12, 2026 -
‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits01:55 | December 31, 2025 -
Edmonton man’s death while waiting in ER sparks calls for change01:51 | December 29, 2025 -
Petition for Alberta independence referendum approved02:05 | December 23, 2025 -
Low oil prices fuel Canadian pipeline uncertainty02:07 | December 22, 2025 -
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025 -
Alberta shields 3 transgender youth laws by using notwithstanding clause01:50 | December 10, 2025 -
Alberta using Sovereignty Act to push back against federal gun buyback program01:47 | December 2, 2025 -
Danielle Smith navigating difficult political waters within Alberta01:55 | December 1, 2025 -
Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum01:57 | November 28, 2025 -
Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal01:44 | November 26, 2025 -
Global National: Nov. 2022:00 | November 20, 2025
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Polar vortex plunges Prairies into deep freeze02:00 | January 10, 2024
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Alberta mulls ditching clock changes as B.C. moves to permanent daylight saving time01:48 | March 3, 2026
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Alberta projects $9.4B deficit with no plan to balance budget01:52 | February 26, 2026
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Alberta to introduce its own MAID eligibility limits in new legislation01:53 | February 25, 2026
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‘So excited’: Ukrainian eye surgeon training in Calgary to help back home01:32 | February 24, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge shooter’s half-brother arrested in Alberta in attempted murder case01:40 | February 24, 2026
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Alberta unveils prescription to recruit and retain doctors01:51 | February 23, 2026
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Global National: Feb. 2021:38 | February 20, 2026
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Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026
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Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds01:53 | February 9, 2026
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Canada’s Megan Oldham wins Olympic bronze in freeski slopestyle01:39 | February 9, 2026
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Canada’s Tate McRae faces backlash for Team USA Olympics ad01:38 | February 5, 2026
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Alberta premier demands more say in federal judicial appointments02:01 | February 4, 2026
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Hockey world mourns tragic deaths of 3 junior hockey players02:42 | February 3, 2026
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Poilievre faces leadership test at Conservative convention01:56 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta Premier Smith rules out pipeline route through Kitimat, B.C.01:06 | January 29, 2026
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Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers’ meeting02:07 | January 29, 2026
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Does Alberta separatism movement make Canada vulnerable to U.S.?01:56 | January 19, 2026
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Alberta separatists look to escape ‘abusive relationship’ from Canada as movement grows01:57 | January 15, 2026
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Alberta past the worst of flu season, province’s top doctor says02:00 | January 13, 2026
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Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour, shatters Canadian half-marathon record01:52 | January 12, 2026
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‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits01:55 | December 31, 2025
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Edmonton man’s death while waiting in ER sparks calls for change01:51 | December 29, 2025
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Petition for Alberta independence referendum approved02:05 | December 23, 2025
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Low oil prices fuel Canadian pipeline uncertainty02:07 | December 22, 2025
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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025
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Alberta shields 3 transgender youth laws by using notwithstanding clause01:50 | December 10, 2025
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Alberta using Sovereignty Act to push back against federal gun buyback program01:47 | December 2, 2025
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Danielle Smith navigating difficult political waters within Alberta01:55 | December 1, 2025
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Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum01:57 | November 28, 2025
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Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal01:44 | November 26, 2025
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Global National: Nov. 2022:00 | November 20, 2025
Polar vortex plunges Prairies into deep freeze
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January 10, 2024
A polar vortex has descended over the Prairies, with some areas expected to see their lowest temperatures in decades. Heather Yourex-West looks at how people in Alberta and Manitoba are trying to stay warm, and the dangers for homeless people.
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