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Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community

Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ+ community

Alberta's human rights tribunal has dismissed a gender discrimination complaint against an Edmonton 911 operator, but the LGBTQ+ advocate who lodged it expects the ruling will lead to justice for others.
Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

The final days of hearings into a contentious coal mine in southwestern Alberta were met with protests in downtown Calgary.
Moose hanging around southern Alberta town tranquilized and moved

Moose hanging around southern Alberta town tranquilized and moved

The approximately 500 pound animal was placed on a transport platform, covered in a blanket, eyes covered to keep it calm, secured and pulled on a pickup truck with a winch.
Thinking of a career change? Here's how to make the leap successfully

Thinking of a career change? Here's how to make the leap successfully

The prospect of a career shift is exciting, but transitioning can be a process — sometimes, one that takes longer than expected. Experts say it's important to evaluate your skills and interests before making the leap.
Jail for thief who hit Northern Alberta seniors home, school, church, youth group

Jail for thief who hit Northern Alberta seniors home, school, church, youth group

On Sept. 1, 2024, Bertrim stole a scooter from a senior citizen who lived at Parkview Place seniors’ home. He had spray painted it white and when police found Bertrim with the scooter his hands and clothes were covered in white paint. 
Unifor members vote to back strike mandate at CPKC if new contract not reached

Unifor members vote to back strike mandate at CPKC if new contract not reached

Workers represented by Unifor at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway have voted in favour of strike action if their union cannot reach a new deal with the company.
Man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing at Saddle Lake

Man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing at Saddle Lake

Jeremy Shaun Cardinal, 44, is charged with with first-degree murder, in the stabbing death of 61-year-old Garvin Lloyd Chisan.
Canada has 2.4M households in ‘core housing need’

Canada has 2.4M households in ‘core housing need’

Parliamentary budget officer report says need driven by high interest rates, slow adjustment of housing stock to higher immigration
Stolen firearms recovered by police near Elk Point, three people charged

Stolen firearms recovered by police near Elk Point, three people charged

Three people have been arrested and charged - and several firearms seized - after police located a Cold Lake man who was wanted by police at a rural residence near Elk Point on Jan. 8.
One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions adapt.
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