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Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Wins Court Ruling in Kevin O'Leary's $70-Billion Wonder Valley Data Center Water Fight
Edmonton Police Issue Public Warning as Violent Sexual Offender Released Into the City
Edmonton 12-year-old Faisal Hussein identified as homicide victim after remains found north of Athabasca
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Says International Students Must Leave When Visas Expire
Calgary Boy in Medically Induced Coma After Being Trapped Under Driftwood in B.C. River
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Edmonton Vehicle Arson: Police Seek Woman in Pink Crossbody Bag Caught on Surveillance
A vehicle was deliberately set on fire on a parking pad behind an Edmonton home at 1:30 on a Sunday afternoon in June. Two months later, police have released three surveillance images of a woman they want to identify.
St. Albert Transit Buys 13 More Diesel Buses, Nine Years After Canada's First Municipal Electric Fleet
St. Albert Transit has ordered 13 40-foot diesel buses from Nova Bus, bringing its total from the Quebec manufacturer to 32 since 2025. The city bought Canada's first municipally owned long-range electric buses in 2017. Neither the contract value nor a delivery timeline has been released.
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack Names Yetunde Oke Chief of Staff After Two Decades in Government
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack has named Yetunde Oke his chief of staff. She spent more than 20 years in municipal and provincial government and most recently served as the city's director of intergovernmental affairs, the file that runs Edmonton's relationship with the province. She replaces Blake Desjarlais, who left in July after three months.
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Calgary Upward Lightning: Rare Flashes Seen Over Downtown in the August 15 Storm
Videos from Calgary's August 15 thunderstorm appear to show upward lightning rising from tall structures downtown, several almost at once. Environment Canada had a severe thunderstorm warning up from 8:52 to 9:32 p.m. Here's what the phenomenon is and how to tell it apart from an ordinary strike.
Calgary Police Search for Missing Senior Gregory, 77, Last Seen in Cityscape Driving Blue Honda Civic
Gregory, 77, left his home in a blue 2016 Honda Civic, plate CVY5020, on August 14. Police say he may appear confused. His vehicle was last seen in Cityscape around 7 p.m. Watch for the plate, not the person.
Forum Thermal Calgary: Massive New 8,000 Sq Ft Spa With Six Pools Opening Late 2026 in the Beltline
Forum Thermal is an 18,000-square-foot thermal spa going in at 5th Street and 10th Avenue SW in Calgary's Beltline, with six signature pools, three saunas, two steam rooms and an exterior thermal pool wrapping three terraces. Targeting late 2026.
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Man, 33, Killed in Calling Lake Hit-and-Run in Northern Alberta, RCMP Seize Side-by-Side
Athabasca RCMP were called to Corner Drive in Calling Lake, in northern Alberta, around 4 a.m. Saturday. A 33-year-old man was declared deceased at the scene after being struck by a UTV side-by-side that left. Police have seized the vehicle and are investigating its driver.
Coaldale Crossing Breaks Ground Near Lethbridge: $30M Retail Centre to Include New No Frills
Construction has started on Coaldale Crossing, a $30-million retail development off Highway 3 just east of Lethbridge. The 74,000-square-foot project will include a new No Frills and is targeting completion in November 2027.
Alberta Delays New School Flag and National Anthem Rules as Other Bill 25 Changes Take Effect September 1
Alberta has delayed new school flag restrictions, the weekly national anthem requirement and new ministerial oversight of school names. Other Bill 25 changes are still moving ahead for September 1. Here's what students, parents and teachers need to know.
Unclaimed Money in Alberta: How to Check 4 Free Government Databases
You could have an uncashed CRA cheque, a dormant bank balance, or property sitting in Alberta's unclaimed property registry. Here are four free places Albertans can check, and how to claim money you find.
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Wins Court Ruling in Kevin O'Leary's $70-Billion Wonder Valley Data Center Water Fight
An Alberta judge has dismissed O'Leary Digital's attempt to strike Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation's judicial review of a water licence connected to the $70-billion Wonder Valley data centre near Grande Prairie. The licence belongs to the MD of Greenview not O'Leary Digital and the underlying consultation challenge will proceed.
Calgary Man Charged After 1,127 Grams of Fentanyl Seized in Red Deer, Second Suspect Wanted
Red Deer RCMP seized more than a kilogram of suspected fentanyl, 334 grams of cocaine and $15,000 in cash after a July 2 traffic stop and a search in the Lancaster neighbourhood. A Calgary man is charged. A Surrey man facing the same charges missed his court date and is now wanted.
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Shake Shack’s First Canadian Drive-Thru Opens in Calgary August 27 With Alberta-Exclusive Menu Items
McDonald’s to Open First Indigenous-Designed Restaurant Near Calgary on Tsuut’ina Nation Land at Buffalo Run
Hell's Kitchen Is Opening Near Edmonton at River Cree This Summer — Menu, Reservations, and Everything You Need to Know
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