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Edmonton Seniors Sue Lions Village Over Life-Lease Investment Mismanagement

Dozens of residents allege the society mishandled funds, leading to a lawsuit and partial receivership in Alberta.

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Alberta Adds Two Detection Dogs to Fight Invasive Mussels

The province's Conservation Canine Unit introduces Jane and Winnie to identify invasive species at watercraft inspection sites.

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Canada to Invest Over $510 Million in Alberta Housing

The federal government and Alberta signed an infrastructure agreement to accelerate homebuilding across the province.

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Calgary Forestry Crews Assist Edmonton After Severe Storms

City of Edmonton requests mutual aid to clear extensive tree debris following back-to-back weather events.

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Edmonton Faces Conflict Over Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Scope

City officials and council disagree on scaling back upgrades for the west Edmonton facility.

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Edmonton Records Rainiest Summer as Storms Cause Widespread Flooding

Record-breaking precipitation has overwhelmed the city's stormwater system, leading to sinkholes and road closures.

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PM Carney and Alberta Premier Smith Announce Homebuilding Plan

New measures to accelerate housing supply were unveiled Wednesday during a joint appearance in Red Deer.

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Carney and Smith Announce Homebuilding Plan in Alberta

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met in Red Deer to unveil a new strategy for residential construction.

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Alberta Health Experts Warn of Rising Melanoma Rates

Medical professionals urge residents to use sunscreen as skin cancer diagnoses nearly double over a decade.

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Rocky View County Pauses New Data Centre Proposals

Councillors in the rural Alberta municipality bordering Calgary voted to temporarily halt consideration of new projects.

Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada’s oil industry. However, it’s still steeped in the western culture that earn

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Calgary to Build Free Community Soccer Field

A partnership between municipal, federal, and charitable organizations will fund a new public soccer pitch in Alberta.

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Extreme Rainfall Overwhelms Edmonton Stormwater Systems

Heavy rain and 94 km/h winds over the weekend caused flooding, road closures, and emergency alerts across the city.

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Elk Island National Park closed due to flooding

Heavy rains in Alberta have forced the closure of the national park and other Edmonton-area attractions.

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Alberta allows self-referral for private diagnostic imaging

Residents can pay out-of-pocket for MRIs and CT scans without a doctor's referral starting July 31, 2024.

Backstage pass for the 1995 Craven and Camrose events.

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Big Valley Jamboree Returns to Camrose

The country music festival resumes in Alberta after a three-year hiatus, with plans extending into next year.

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Severe Storms Cause Road Closures in Edmonton

Damaging winds and heavy rain disrupted travel in Alberta amid a broader pattern of severe weather across North America.

Telus Sky (detail) from Calgary Tower, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2025-07-14.

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MasterChef Canada Cook Shares Summer Recipe in Calgary

Home-cook contestant Bhu Chana demonstrated a refreshing dish to help viewers beat the heat at a CTV News studio.

Calgary is a city in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, about 80

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Alberta proposes private payment option for diagnostic medical tests

Proposed legislation would allow residents to pay out-of-pocket for tests currently covered by the public health system.

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Thunderstorm floods Edmonton roads during rainiest summer on record

Heavy rainfall and 94 km/h winds downed trees and halted transit across the Alberta capital on Monday.

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Severe Storm Cancels Post Malone Concert in Edmonton

Thousands of fans faced hail and debris at Commonwealth Stadium during a sudden thunderstorm on July 26

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Severe Storm Forces Cancellation of Post Malone Concert in Edmonton

About 40,000 fans were evacuated from Commonwealth Stadium after hail and strong winds struck the venue.

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Edmonton Stingers Clinch CEBL Playoff Berth With Win Over Calgary Surge

The Stingers secured their post-season spot Sunday after defeating the Surge 100-89.

Calgary Folk Festival 2023 main stage at night

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Calgary Folk Music Festival Draws Over 50,000 Attendees

The 47th annual event featured 70 performances at Prince’s Island Park despite heat and smoke.

Basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics - Argentina (quarterfinal)

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Calgary Surge Edge Edmonton Stingers in CEBL Season Opener

The Alberta rivalry renewed at the Edmonton EXPO Centre as the Calgary Surge secured a victory in the league's opening matchup.

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Lloydminster Advocates Demand Release of Leaked Health Report

Doctors and community leaders call on Alberta and Saskatchewan to publish a health-needs assessment for the border city.

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Calgary Bearspaw South Feeder Main Project Remains on Schedule

City officials target December completion for critical water infrastructure repairs, with restrictions expected this fall.

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Lightning Strikes Sidewalk Near Edmonton Elementary School

A summer thunderstorm caused a strike that damaged a fire hydrant and sidewalk in northwest Edmonton.

Saskatchewan, Regina, Mosaic Stadium, Home of the Roughriders

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Saskatchewan Roughriders lose to Edmonton Elks in emotional game

The Roughriders fell 36-34 to the Elks on Thursday night while grieving the recent death of a teammate.

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Paddleboarder Critically Injured After Collision on Calgary's Bow River

A person was left in life-threatening condition after their paddleboard struck a bridge abutment on Thursday afternoon.

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Edmonton reports 37 pets left in hot cars this year

City officials issued warnings after a spike in animal welfare complaints between May and June 2026.

Calgary City Hall and Calgary Municipal Building from Calgary Tower, Calgary, Alberta, 2025-07-14

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Alberta Rescue Experts Link Animal Surrenders to Education Gaps

Alberta Homeward Hound Rescue Bureau examines why pet surrender rates are rising and the impact on shelter capacity.

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Alberta allows private payment for diagnostic tests without doctor referrals

New provincial regulations enable patients to pay out of pocket for screenings like mammograms to reduce public wait times.

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Alberta Petition for Independence Referendum Validated

Elections Alberta confirms 223,000 verified signatures, meeting the threshold to trigger a province-wide separation vote.

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Marlon Johnson Jr. Leads Calgary Surge to Victory Over Edmonton Stingers

A decisive three-point shot preserves the Calgary Surge's bid for the CEBL post-season.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers Face Calgary Stampeders Friday

Two CFL rivals clash this Friday as Winnipeg seeks to avenge early-season losses to Calgary.

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Calgary Surge Edge Edmonton Stingers in CEBL Season Opener

The Calgary Surge defeated the Edmonton Stingers 84-81 to open the CEBL season in the Battle of Alberta rivalry.

A remote view of Bow River and Peace Bridge in Calgary

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Calgary Paddleboarder Seriously Injured in Bow River Collision

Emergency crews rescued a paddleboarder after a collision with a bridge abutment in Alberta.

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Air Quality Warning Issued for Lethbridge Region

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a warning Friday as atmospheric conditions deteriorated across the Alberta region.

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Wildfire Smoke Pushes Lethbridge Air Quality to High Risk

Smoke from fires in British Columbia and Washington state blanketed southern Alberta this week.

A sun halo seen over a stand of trees on the edge of the Alberta Legislature Grounds in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Alberta Separation Petition Reaches Signature Threshold

Elections Alberta verified 223,000 signatures, triggering a mandatory referendum on the province's independence from Canada.

Late winter view of the Alberta Provincial Legislature Building in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Edmonton reports record mosquito levels following heavy rains

Unprecedented insect populations in Alberta's capital are causing increased bite severity for residents.

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Lightning Strikes Sidewalk Near North Edmonton Elementary School

A thunderstorm on Saturday night damaged a sidewalk and fire hydrant at the intersection of 129 Avenue and 129 Street.

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Edmonton Elks defeat Saskatchewan Roughriders on last-second field goal

A 57-yard kick secures a 36-34 victory for Edmonton in a high-scoring offensive shootout in Regina.

Mount Andromeda at dusk, towering over the rocky trail leading to the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park.

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Three Canadian Soldiers Injured in Jasper Glacier Fall

Military personnel fell approximately 20 meters into a crevasse during a rescue training exercise in Alberta.

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Alberta Allows Private Payment for Diagnostic Tests Without Referrals

New provincial rules enable patients to pay out-of-pocket for preventative screenings to reduce public wait times.

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John Cena to Appear at 2026 Edmonton Expo

The former WWE wrestler and Hollywood actor will meet fans for autographs and photos in Alberta, Canada.

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Calgary Uses Goats for Natural Weed Control at Nose Hill Park

A herd of 12 goats returned to Nose Hill Park in May 2024 to manage invasive plants and reduce chemical herbicide use.

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Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Edmonton

A 22-year-old man faces charges after the death of his 23-year-old partner in southeast Edmonton.

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Lightning strikes sidewalk at Edmonton elementary school

A thunderstorm on Monday night damaged a fire hydrant and sidewalk in northwest Edmonton, drawing local residents to the scene.

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Alberta allows private diagnostic tests without doctor referrals

Patients in Alberta can now pay out-of-pocket for preventative screenings like mammograms and cardiovascular tests.

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Edmonton officials respond to 37 reports of pets left in hot cars

Animal welfare responders warn of heat-related dangers after a spike in reports this summer

Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose Alliance provincial political party, speaks at the Greenfield Community League in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Canada Will Not Use Energy as Leverage in US Trade Talks

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith agrees with the federal approach to avoid using critical minerals or energy as bargaining chips.

Hiking trail at Upper Bankhead, Bankhead, Banff National Park, Alberta, CanadaBanff National Park in the Canadian province of Alberta was founded in 1885 and is Canada’s oldest national park. Its crea

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Couple and Dog Have Close Bear Encounter Near Banff

A hiking pair described a terrifying interaction with a bear on a trail just outside Banff, Alberta.

Once this was someones pride and joy and all along this road stood houses like this, this one remains in the corner of a parking lot for legal reasons I suspect . soon to have a visit from the wreckin

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Water Main Break Closes Southbound Macleod Trail in Calgary

City crews are working to repair a failed pipe in the Willow Park community after a Thursday morning break.

The Castle Mountain Internment Camp, located in Banff National Park, Alberta, was the largest internment facility in the Canadian Rockies during World War 1, housing several hundred prisoners at any o

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Calgary Water Main Project on Schedule for December Completion

City officials warn residents to prepare for water restrictions this fall as Bearspaw South feeder main work continues.

A portion of MacLeod Trail in downtown Calgary is seen under water during the 2013 Alberta floods. This image is looking north along MacLeod from the train bridge between 8th and 9th Avenues south.

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Water main break closes southbound Macleod Trail in Calgary

City crews are responding to flooding and road closures near the Willow Park community on Thursday.

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Water Main Break Closes Section of Macleod Trail South

Calgary Police Service responded to an overnight infrastructure failure that disrupted southbound traffic on Thursday morning.

Mosaic Stadium in Regina, home to the Saskatchewan Roughriders football team in the Canadian Football League (CFL)

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Saskatchewan Roughriders to Honor Crash Victim Bhishma Rajyaguru

The CFL team will hold a tribute ceremony at Mosaic Stadium before Thursday's game against the Edmonton Elks.

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Water Main Break Shuts Down Section of MacLeod Trail South

City crews responded to flooding in Calgary's Willow Park community following an overnight pipe rupture.

President Donald Trump poses for his official portrait at The White House, in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 6, 2017. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

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Alberta Businesses Voice Fatigue Over US Tariff Threats

Business leaders in Alberta push back against uncertainty created by President Trump's latest trade warnings toward Canada.