3 d. ago Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in child death case EPS criticized Crown over

It comes a day after Edmonton police made public a letter from the force to Alberta's Justice Ministry saying it was aware of the plea deal and urging the Crown to call it off.

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3 d. ago ‘That’s not manslaughter!’: Family of Edmonton girl slams reduced plea in her death

It comes a day after Edmonton police made public a letter from the force to Alberta's Justice Ministry saying it was aware of the plea deal and urging the Crown to call it off.

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1 week ago Two organizations launch court challenge against Alberta's pronouns legislation

Two 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy organizations have begun legal action against one of Alberta’s controversial pieces of legislation that would force teachers to out students to parents, which it said is a direct attack on the constitutional rights of gender-diverse youth. Bill 27 — the Education Amendment Act 2024 which passed in December 2024 — would require […]

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1 week ago Students from Alberta community ravaged by wildfire forced to attend school 135 km away

More than two dozen elementary and high school students from Chipewyan Lake have to attend schools in Wabasca, a hamlet located about 135 kilometres south of their homes.

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1 week ago U.S. tariff uncertainty delays economic ‘power’ Lutnick predicted

President Donald Trump’s latest legal setback on tariffs increases uncertainty for American importers while delaying the economic dividends Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted the administration would generate. The U.S. appeals court ruling late Friday saying that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal add a layer of complexity while questioning the president’s authority to impose taxes […]

Economics

2 w. ago Thursday's letters: Alberta doesn't need political police force

Re. “Jobs and affordability were once UCP priorities,” Rob Breakenridge, Aug. 26 Rob Breakenridge is right to warn that Alberta’s government has drifted away from its promises on jobs and affordability. But what should worry Albertans even more is Premier Danielle Smith’s fixation on creating her own provincial police force. In another context, that might […]

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2 w. ago Tariff Uncertainty Leaves European Companies With Tough Decisions

An EU-US trade deal gave businesses in Europe some clarity on tariffs, but the new normal is still unpredictable and expensive

Economics

2 w. ago Former Alberta deputy premier launches petition to the keep province Forever Canadian

Thomas Lukaszuk hoping to secure record 300,000 names to force a referendum on Alberta staying in Confederation

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2 w. ago Former Alberta deputy premier launches petition to keep the province Forever Canadian

Thomas Lukaszuk hoping to secure record 300,000 names to force a referendum on Alberta staying in Confederation

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3 w. ago Tariff uncertainty forces some Alberta small businesses to question their future

Uncertainty about tariffs being imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump is hitting small businesses in Alberta hard with more than 70 per cent saying they have higher expenses. “Alberta small businesses are actually more exposed to the impact of the tariffs because they’ve traded with the United States at a higher rate than businesses in […]

Economics

3 w. ago 'Investment is stalling out': Trump tariff uncertainty forces some Alberta small businesses to question their future

'The main thing we've been hearing so far is they're concerned because investment is stalling out'

Economics

3 w. ago CPABC: Tariff uncertainty disrupts Lower Mainland housing market as population growth outpaces housing completions

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on demographic and affordability trends across the province, Southwest B.C.’s population grew by 137,616 new residents in 2024. “Population growth eclipsed the four per cent mark for the second […]

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3 w. ago Contracts handed out to build Ontario EV battery plant amidst tariff uncertainty

PowerCo SE, founded by automaker Volkswagen, said it is sticking with its plan to build a massive battery factory in St. Thomas, Ont., regardless of tariff talk.

Economics

3 w. ago Michael Taube: Poilievre proved Alberta separatists were never a force to be reckoned with

Any perceived weaknesses in the Conservative leader's policies and beliefs was clearly exaggerated

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