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First Nations community in northern Alberta evacuates again due to wildfire

First Nations community in northern Alberta evacuates again due to wildfire

CHATEH, Alta. — Residents of a First Nations community in northern Alberta who had to evacuate in the spring due to an encroaching wildfire have been forced to flee again due to an out-of-control blaze.
Police say 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted Sept. 19 in southeast Edmonton

Police say 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted Sept. 19 in southeast Edmonton

Edmonton police are looking for a suspect in the reported sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in southeast Edmonton this week.
Taquan Mizzell's TDs lead Lions past Elks 37-29; B.C. clinches playoff berth

Taquan Mizzell's TDs lead Lions past Elks 37-29; B.C. clinches playoff berth

EDMONTON — The Lions have secured a spot in the CFL's post-season. Taquan Mizzell ran in a pair of touchdowns as the B.C. Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 37-29 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. “It’s a big deal.
Concerns about drop in Alberta food inspections after E. coli outbreak at daycares

Concerns about drop in Alberta food inspections after E. coli outbreak at daycares

CALGARY — The Opposition NDP is raising concerns about an Alberta Health Services report that shows a decline in the number of annual food safety inspections since 2018, as six children remain in hospital due to an E.
Flames' Russian defenceman Nikita Zadorov speaks out against Putin, war in Ukraine

Flames' Russian defenceman Nikita Zadorov speaks out against Putin, war in Ukraine

Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov has spoken out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine and says he and other Russian NHL players couldn't come to an agreement on what to say about it.
Playoff clock ticking on Calgary Stampeders with five games left in regular season

Playoff clock ticking on Calgary Stampeders with five games left in regular season

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders are running out of playoff runway.
Alberta NDP promises to axe proposed plan to quit CPP if it wins next election

Alberta NDP promises to axe proposed plan to quit CPP if it wins next election

EDMONTON — Alberta’s long road to quitting the Canada Pension Plan would run smack into the scheduled 2027 provincial election, with Opposition New Democrats promising to kill the idea if they win.
Former diplomat criticizes how Ottawa went public with India allegations

Former diplomat criticizes how Ottawa went public with India allegations

BANFF, Alta. — A former high commissioner of India in Canada is criticizing the way Ottawa disclosed allegations the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen.
Police arrest two more people following killing of eight-year-old girl in Alberta

Police arrest two more people following killing of eight-year-old girl in Alberta

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton have charged two more people following the killing of an eight-year-old girl whose remains were found on a First Nation south of the provincial capital.
Smith says despite difficulty with Ottawa, Alberta has allies in Trudeau cabinet

Smith says despite difficulty with Ottawa, Alberta has allies in Trudeau cabinet

BANFF, Alta. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told a business conference on Friday that despite her concerns with the federal Liberal government, there are some cabinet ministers she can work with.
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