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• Harris throws for two TDs as Roughriders hold off Fajardo, Elks 21-18

  Trevor Harris threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders retained first place in the CFL’s West Division with a 21-18 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. The win improved Saskatchewan’s record to 6-1, one win ahead of the Calgary Stampeders, who fell to 5-2 with a 23-21 loss to the Montreal Alouettes on...

  Sports

  5 hours
• Thousands of Calgarians affected by Telus copper theft

  More than 3,500 homes and businesses are dealing with Telus service outages after thieves stole copper wire from eight different locations in the past two weeks.

  Crime

  10 hours
• Calgary airport limiting U.S. customs access to 2 hours before flight time

  According to YYC, the measure is aimed at reducing wait times, streamlining security and to make the passenger experience smoother. 

  Canada

  11 hours
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• New rail spur line aims to connect Coaldale to global markets

  After a $222 million cold storage facility opened in Coaldale, the Alberta government is investing several million to link the facility with the CP rail line in the area.

  Economy

  11 hours
• Some diners test positive for rare parasite after eating at popular Calgary-area restaurant

  235 people have now developed symptoms of gastrointestinal illness, including 18 for E. coli and three cases of a rare parasite, after eating at a popular Calgary-area restaurant.

  Health

  11 hours
• Elks pivot to Fajardo in a Friday night clash against the Riders

  The Edmonton Elks will give the reigns of the offence to veteran quarterback Cody Fajardo when they visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night.

  Sports

  11 hours
• Edmonton woman survives being struck by lightning

  It happened Thursday night in west Edmonton, as thunderstorms rolled through the region in the afternoon.

  Weather

  11 hours
• Cenovus floated as potential competing bidder for hostile takeover target MEG Energy

  Oilsands giant Cenovus has been cited by industry watchers as a potential competing bidder for MEG Energy, which spurned an unsolicited offer from Strathcona Resources.

  Money

  Jul 25
• Alberta may require an annual pass for canoes, kayaks, jet skis and other watercraft

  Albertans who own watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, jet skiis and other motorized boats may soon be forced to purchase an annual pass to use them in the province.

  Politics

  Jul 25
• Ousted MLAs partner with Alberta Party after UCP threatens legal action over PC name

  'This is a brand new movement that we're starting. We're going back to the roots of Lougheed," Peter Guthrie said of banding with the Alberta Party to resurrect the PC name.

  Politics

  Jul 25
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• Dogs, crews and helicopters deployed to find missing B.C. hiker in Banff

  Chad Singer of Radium, B.C., started his hike near the Aurora Creek trail, east of Radium Hot Springs. RCMP say he was last seen Wednesday in Marvel Pass in Banff National Park.

  Canada

  Jul 25
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• AHS limits visitors at cancer facilities in Alberta to help control measles spread

  AHS has also issued a growing number of public alerts in recent weeks for possible measles exposures at health-care facilities in the province.

  Health

  Jul 25
• Alberta hospice grants patients one last wish: ‘Brings them joy and meaning’

  A hospice in St. Albert is offering their residents one last wish before they say their final goodbye. The program has brought joy to patients, staff and the community.

  Health

  Jul 24
• Edmonton business community appeals Beverly Motel supportive housing project

  The Beverly Business Association is appealing Edmonton city council's decision to turn the Beverly Motel into supportive housing.

  Jul 24
• City of Edmonton peace officer charged with impersonating police, sexual assault

  An Edmonton peace officer is accused of impersonating a city cop, using that guise to obtain a key to a woman's home, breaking in and sexually assaulting her earlier this year.

  Crime

  Jul 24
• Bird enthusiasts say owl populations are exploding in Alberta

  They are normally elusive and rarely seen, but bird enthusiasts say the environmental conditions have been ideal for an explosion in the owl population in Alberta.

  Environment

  Jul 24
• Low Level Bridge rehabilitation to disrupt traffic near downtown Edmonton

  The Low Level southbound was constructed in 1949 and underwent its most recent major rehabilitation in 1994, so after three decades it’s due for rehabilitation.

  Traffic

  Jul 24
• Rural Alberta byelection has some conservative voters questioning party loyalty

  Battle River-Crowfoot is solid Conservative territory, but Pierre Poilievre is facing challengers who question not only him, but the idea of parachuting a candidate in from afar.

  Politics

  Jul 24
• Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donations

  An Alberta judge has found six people in contempt for not attending interviews as part of an investigation into alleged irregular political donations made to the UCP in 2023.

  Politics

  Jul 24
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• Severe thunderstorms sweeping across in Edmonton, central Alberta on Thursday

  Environment Canada said storms are expected develop in the foothills in the afternoon and evening over western and central Alberta as a cold front moves in.

  Weather

  Jul 24
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• Alberta making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD

  The United Nurses of Alberta says the government has followed through on a contract bargaining promise to extend to nurses presumptive coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder.

  Health

  Jul 24
• Jasper wildfire: How the forest ecosystem has changed, one year later

  The Jasper wildfire flames felled trees, incinerated shrubs and left the mountains looking sparse — a barren, charred landscape. But look closer and there is beauty to be found.

  Environment

  Jul 24
• Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Albertans constitutional challenge of sex-work law

  The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional appeal from two Alberta men who were convicted of criminal offences for their roles in the sex trade.

  Crime

  Jul 24
• Keheewin residents say surplus school site housing project concerns going unheard

  An affordable housing project in south Edmonton continues to be met with pushback from community members, who say its size and location isn't appropriate.

  Canada

  Jul 24
• Why Canada’s supply management is a sticking point for Trump in trade talks

  The issue of supply management for dairy farmers might end up being an issue both sides are unwilling to move on. Most Canadian politicians seem staunchly in support of the policy.

  Canada

  Jul 24