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Byelection day in Alberta nears for vote with 214 candidates, including Poilievre

Byelection day in Alberta nears for vote with 214 candidates, including Poilievre

EDMONTON — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and 213 others vying for a seat in the House of Commons will be in the spotlight Monday, as voters in a rural Alberta riding head to the polls.
Amber Alert for two-year-old girl in Edmonton cancelled, police say child safe

Amber Alert for two-year-old girl in Edmonton cancelled, police say child safe

EDMONTON — An Amber Alert for a two-year-old girl issued by Edmonton police has been cancelled, according to Alberta's Emergency Alert System.

Rapid, Wild post shutout wins in NSL

Delaney Pridham scored in the eighth minute then added another goal eight minutes later as the visiting Ottawa Rapid defeated the Montreal Roses 2-0 in Northern Super League action on Saturday.
Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program triggers confusion, criticism

Alberta COVID-19 vaccination program triggers confusion, criticism

EDMONTON — Health experts, advocates and unions are sounding the alarm over Alberta’s plan for paid COVID-19 shots, calling it concerning and confusing.
Elks defeat Argos 28-20 for second straight win

Elks defeat Argos 28-20 for second straight win

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks appear to be poised for a second-half surge. Steven Dunbar Jr.
B.C. legislator enraged by American state senator's 'nonsense' pitch to join U.S.

B.C. legislator enraged by American state senator's 'nonsense' pitch to join U.S.

VICTORIA — A British Columbia legislator said he went from "disappointed" to "enraged" after receiving a pitch from a Republican state senator for Canada's four western provinces to join the United States. Brennan Day, with the Opposition B.C.
Smith says policy to stop disclosing government expense receipts could be reversed

Smith says policy to stop disclosing government expense receipts could be reversed

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consider reversing a recent policy change that ended the public disclosure of expense receipts over $100 for ministers and other government officials.
RCMP arrest Alberta woman accused of refusing to return stolen horse

RCMP arrest Alberta woman accused of refusing to return stolen horse

RIMBEY — RCMP in Alberta have arrested a woman accused of stealing a horse but say investigators still don't know where the animal is.
Premier Smith, Alberta Next panel face hecklers, supporters at fiery Edmonton event

Premier Smith, Alberta Next panel face hecklers, supporters at fiery Edmonton event

EDMONTON — A travelling panel collecting public feedback on Alberta's grievances with Ottawa struggled to keep an emotionally-charged crowd on topic at its third summer town hall on Thursday night.
'Serious business': Judge to go ahead with review of Alberta separation question

'Serious business': Judge to go ahead with review of Alberta separation question

EDMONTON — A judicial review of a proposed Alberta separation referendum question will go ahead, after an application to quash the proceeding and have the question approved without scrutiny was denied.