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Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

EDMONTON — The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.

Alberta city pays over $9.5 million to 155 women in class-action lawsuit settlement

LEDUC — A law firm representing women who sued an Alberta municipality over claims of sexual assault, harassment and discrimination says over $9.5 million has been paid out to 155 women whose claims were approved in a settlement.
Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.
Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

EDMONTON — Alberta's government says three children are in intensive care in hospital after contracting measles. A health ministry spokesperson declined to disclose their ages, citing privacy concerns. At a news conference Monday, Dr.
Alberta man charged after stolen trackhoe used to damage five RCMP vehicles

Alberta man charged after stolen trackhoe used to damage five RCMP vehicles

BONNYVILLE — An Alberta man has been charged after a stolen trackhoe was used to destroy several RCMP police vehicles and to dump boulders at a detachment northeast of Edmonton.
Two teens among four dead in central Alberta highway crash

Two teens among four dead in central Alberta highway crash

PONOKA — RCMP say four people, including two teens, have died after a head-on vehicle crash south of Edmonton.
Wildfire near Grande Prairie, Alta., mostly contained, say officials

Wildfire near Grande Prairie, Alta., mostly contained, say officials

GRANDE PRAIRIE — An evacuation order remains in effect for an area near a northern Alberta city but officials say the wildfire that prompted it is about 90 per cent contained.
Shades of '23, Oilers clash with Golden Knights again in second round

Shades of '23, Oilers clash with Golden Knights again in second round

A quick look at the second-round NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights that starts Tuesday with Game 1 at T-Mobile Arena: PLAYOFF HISTORY The Golden Knights won a second-round series in six games in their last and on
Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

EDMONTON — Not a day goes by that David Stupnikoff doesn't think about the Princess Theatre.

Rocky Mountain coal mine in Alberta takes next step to expansion

The fate of a massive coal mine expansion on the doorsteps of Jasper National Park is now in the hands of Alberta’s energy regulator. The company submitted a formal application in April.