Alberta
Alberta's Duelling Flags: Symbol of Growing Separatism Debate Divides Neighbours
Alberta flags and Canadian flags are becoming symbols of separatism debate as province prepares for October referendum...
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Man Charged After Violent CTrain Shooting Downtown—Two Hospitalized
Man arrested after shooting at downtown Calgary CTrain station leaves two hospitalized. Police charge suspect with...
Canada
Meta's Billion-Dollar Data Centre Sparks Growing Backlash in Alberta
Meta's planned $13B Alberta data centre faces growing backlash over water, energy concerns and AI-driven job losses....
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Edmonton's $400M Waste-to-Energy Project Could Die Over Federal Carbon Deal
A $400-million Edmonton waste-to-energy project faces cancellation after a federal-provincial carbon tax deal lowered...
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Roughriders Edge Stampeders in Dramatic Overtime Thriller at McMahon
Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat Calgary Stampeders 40-37 in overtime at McMahon Stadium. Stampeders drop to 0-2 despite...
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20,000 Alberta Kids Waiting for Disability Support—Families Breaking Under the Strain
20,000 Alberta kids wait years for disability support as families lose jobs, rack up debt, and watch their children...
Alberta
Supreme Court Green-Lights $2.2-Million Lawsuit Against Former Alberta Elections Chief
Supreme Court rules ex-Wildrose MLA Joe Anglin can pursue $2.2M lawsuit against former Alberta elections chief Glen...
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Former Alberta MLA's $2.2M Election Lawsuit Can Proceed, Supreme Court Rules
Supreme Court allows former Alberta MLA Joseph Anglin's $2.2M lawsuit against ex-chief electoral officer Glen Resler to...
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Premier's Senior Aide Fires Back at First Nations Chiefs Over Separation Referendum
Premier Smith's senior aide challenges First Nations chiefs to fix their own communities instead of opposing the...
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Major Olds Data Centre Project Hits the Brakes as Regulator Demands More Answers
Regulator pauses Synapse's massive Olds data centre project after 685 residents file to intervene. Company must answer...
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Alberta's Oil Windfall Could Mean Surplus as Finance Minister Warns Against Spending Spree
Alberta's oil windfall could deliver a budget surplus, but Finance Minister Jason Nixon warns against repeating past...
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Stop Panicking Over Tariffs, Smith Tells Canada in Bold U.S. Trade Strategy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urges Canada to stop panicking over trade threats and recognize Trump's multi-option...