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Hell's Kitchen Officially Opens Near Edmonton September 14. Here's the Full Menu and What It Costs.
Group of Americans Apparently Travelled to Halifax in Matching “Lake America” Sweatshirts, Sparking Backlash
Two Alberta Hikers, 24 and 33, Found Dead in Banff National Park
Edmonton Police Seek Two Suspects in Gym Locker Thefts Across Four Alberta Cities
Edmonton Oilers Superfan Mama Stanley Says She Won't Cheer for the Team While Alex Formenton Is Signed
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Missing Edmonton Father and Two Children Seen in Lloydminster With Unknown Man
Scot MacDermid and his children, George, 6, and Lesley, 9, have been missing since August 28. Edmonton police say they were seen with an unidentified man in Lloydminster that evening.
Small Plane Loses Engine Power, Makes Emergency Landing on Highway 21 East of Edmonton
A Cessna 172 lost engine power and made a forced landing in the southbound lanes of Highway 21 in Strathcona County at approximately 1:15 a.m. Wednesday. A pilot and passenger were on board. Neither was injured and the aircraft showed no apparent damage.
U of A Researchers Led by Dr. Satyabrata Kar Uncover Breakthrough Approach to Treating Alzheimer's Disease
After three decades studying Alzheimer's disease, University of Alberta neuroscientist Dr. Satyabrata Kar has led research showing that drug-free nanoparticles can reduce Alzheimer's-related damage and restore memory function in mice
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Calgary's Mount Royal University Launches New Computing School, Targets 1,000 Students by 2027
Mount Royal University has launched its School of Computing Sciences and Mathematics, bringing together three degree programs, four minors and a post-bachelor's certificate. MRU expects approximately 350 new students annually and more than 1,000 enrolled by 2027.
Calgary Lands 2027 X Games, Seven Years After Alberta Pulled $13.5M in Funding
The X Games will come to Calgary's WinSport from February 19 to 21, 2027, seven years after Alberta withdrew $13.5 million promised for an earlier three-year run. Tickets are already on sale, but the new event's financing has not been disclosed.
Calgary Man Jamie Dacosta, 31, Charged Over Alleged Threat to Kill Prime Minister Mark Carney
Jamie Dacosta, 31, of Calgary has been charged after the RCMP says a YouTube account posted threats to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney. Dacosta remains in custody, and none of the allegations has been proven in court.
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Stephen Harper Says Canada Must Reduce U.S. Reliance to Protect Its Sovereignty
Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must accept significant costs to reduce its reliance on the United States and protect its sovereignty. He made the remarks about five weeks before Albertans vote on a referendum containing a separation question.
Two Alberta Hikers, 24 and 33, Found Dead in Banff National Park
A 24-year-old Jasper hiking guide was found dead near the remote Recondite Peak after his satellite tracker stopped moving. Days later, a 33-year-old Calgary man was found near Beehive Mountain after becoming separated from his friends.
Group of Americans Apparently Travelled to Halifax in Matching “Lake America” Sweatshirts, Sparking Backlash
A group of Americans apparently travelled to Halifax wearing matching “Lake America” sweatshirts, a reference to Donald Trump’s push to rename Lake Ontario. The photo spread quickly online, but the reaction is really about something bigger: Canadians are tired of the joke.
Alberta Safeway Workers Vote up to 95% in Favour of Strike Action Ahead of Bargaining This Week
Safeway employees across Alberta voted to authorize a strike if a collective agreement can't be reached, with 87 per cent in favour in Calgary, more than 90 per cent in Edmonton and more than 95 per cent elsewhere. Bargaining with Sobeys resumes in Edmonton September 15 to 17.
Alberta’s New ‘Strong and Free’ Welcome Signs Are Officially Going Up at Border Crossings for $3.5 Million
Alberta unveiled its new border welcome signs Thursday, replacing "Wild Rose Country" with the province's official "Strong and Free" motto. Twenty-two signs are being installed at a cost of $3.5 million. They look like wood, but they're made in Edmonton from aluminum and anodized bronze.
Calgary Police Charge Three in WhatsApp Extortion Case, One Still Wanted Over Vehicle Used in Shooting
A Calgary woman began receiving WhatsApp demands for money on March 25. Twelve hours later, someone fired a gun at her home. Two adults have been charged and a 21-year-old is wanted on a warrant connected to the stolen vehicle used in the shooting.
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Hell's Kitchen Officially Opens Near Edmonton September 14. Here's the Full Menu and What It Costs.
Jimmy John's Is Opening Its First Calgary Location Near the University of Calgary This Fall
Jollibee Edmonton: 10 New Restaurants Planned in Major Expansion
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