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Group of Americans Apparently Travelled to Halifax in Matching “Lake America” Sweatshirts, Sparking Backlash
Hell's Kitchen Officially Opens Near Edmonton September 14. Here's the Full Menu and What It Costs.
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
Calgary Man Jamie Dacosta, 31, Charged Over Alleged Threat to Kill Prime Minister Mark Carney
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15 Things to Do in Edmonton This Weekend: September 18–20, 2026 (Kaleido & More)
A free family arts festival closes six blocks of 118 Avenue, a drone show writes Harry Potter across the sky over the racetrack, and Saturday is Community League Day in every neighbourhood in the city. Fifteen things to do in Edmonton over September 18-20, 2026, with times, addresses and what each one costs.
Sherwood Park Mom Meghan Rozema Is Alberta’s First Double Living Organ Donor
Meghan Rozema anonymously donated part of her liver in 2021 and a kidney in 2023. She is the first person in Alberta to become a double living organ donor and one of only a handful in Canada. More than 500 Albertans are waiting for a transplant.
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.
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15 Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend: September 18–20, 2026 (Railway Days & More)
Heritage Park runs the steam trains for Railway Days, the Stampeders host Ottawa on Saturday night, the Flames are back at the Saddledome on Sunday, and a free night market takes over Central Memorial Park. Fifteen things to do in Calgary over September 18-20, 2026, with times, addresses and what each one costs.
Calgary Police Seek Man Suspected of Groping Customers at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart
Calgary police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of groping customers at two stores. The reported sexual assaults happened August 15 at a northeast Shoppers Drug Mart and September 1 at a southeast Walmart.
8 Calgary Employers Made Forbes' Best Company Culture List. All Eight Are Hiring in Alberta.
Forbes named eight Calgary-based employers among Canada's best for company culture. All eight currently have openings on the Culture Alberta job board, including Bethany Care Society, which climbed to fifth in the country.
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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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