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Mark Carney set to launch Liberal leadership bid Thursday in Edmonton

Mark Carney set to launch Liberal leadership bid Thursday in Edmonton

Former central banker Mark Carney will launch his bid to lead the Liberal party in Edmonton on Thursday, says a news release from Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal.
Rift remains over energy exports as Trudeau, premiers meet to talk Trump tariffs

Rift remains over energy exports as Trudeau, premiers meet to talk Trump tariffs

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey said Wednesday Canada should make sure the U.S. is aware of its critical reliance on Canadian energy — but should not pull back on those exports just yet.
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
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