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Two Alberta men get 6 1/2-year prison sentences for Coutts protest

Two Alberta men get 6 1/2-year prison sentences for Coutts protest

A judge is expected to hand down sentences today for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade.

16h ago

New campaign focuses on connecting Indigenous youth with culture to protect from gang violence

New campaign focuses on connecting Indigenous youth with culture to protect from gang violence

A new campaign is aiming at protecting indigenous youth from gang violence. The focus is on connecting Indigenous youth with their culture through displaying powerful messaging at various LRT stations. “History…

12h ago

Knack giving up ‘dream job’ on Edmonton City Council as he considers MLA attempt

Knack giving up ‘dream job’ on Edmonton City Council as he considers MLA attempt

Edmonton’s longest-serving city councillor is calling it quits as he ponders a run at provincial politics. “Today I’m making one of the toughest decisions I’m ever going to make,” Andrew Knack…

12h ago

Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

At least two groups are asking Alberta’s energy regulator to call off hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains while the province’s top court considers whether the applications are valid.

16h ago

John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral

John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral

The Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman are among the mourners scheduled to attend the funeral service for John and Matthew Gaudreau, the siblings who died when they were struck…

15h ago

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion…

14h ago

New campaign focuses on connecting Indigenous youth with culture to protect from gang violence

New campaign focuses on connecting Indigenous youth with culture to protect from gang violence

A new campaign is aiming at protecting indigenous youth from gang violence. The focus is on connecting Indigenous youth with their culture through displaying powerful messaging at various LRT stations. “History…

12h ago

Knack giving up ‘dream job’ on Edmonton City Council as he considers MLA attempt

Knack giving up ‘dream job’ on Edmonton City Council as he considers MLA attempt

Edmonton’s longest-serving city councillor is calling it quits as he ponders a run at provincial politics. “Today I’m making one of the toughest decisions I’m ever going to make,” Andrew Knack…

12h ago

Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

At least two groups are asking Alberta’s energy regulator to call off hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains while the province’s top court considers whether the applications are valid.

16h ago

John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral

John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral

The Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman are among the mourners scheduled to attend the funeral service for John and Matthew Gaudreau, the siblings who died when they were struck…

15h ago

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion…

14h ago

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New campaign launched to protect Indigenous youth from gang violence

New campaign launched to protect Indigenous youth from gang violence

New campaign launched to protect Indigenous youth from gang violence. As Hiba Kamal-Choufi reports the campaign focuses on connecting Indigenous youth with their culture.

11h ago

Knack not running again for Edmonton City Council

Knack not running again for Edmonton City Council

Edmonton’s longest-serving city councillor announced Monday he is not running again for his seat in Ward Nakota Isga. As Sean Amato reports, Andrew Knack is considering a switch to provincial politics after finishing his term.

11h ago

Report recommends ditching two council seats on Edmonton Police Commission

Report recommends ditching two council seats on Edmonton Police Commission

What would removing two Edmonton city council seats from the Edmonton Police commission mean for transparency and accountability for EPS?

11h ago

Air Canada could soon start suspending flights with strike deadline looming

Air Canada could soon start suspending flights with strike deadline looming

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians could soon have their travel plans grounded, with a potential Air Canada pilots’ strike just around the corner. Shauna Hunt has the latest developments involving the country’s largest airline.

11h ago

Liberal caucus looking to reverse political slide

Liberal caucus looking to reverse political slide

Party hires former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney to give economic advice as MPs meet ahead of Parliament’s return.

11h ago

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Edmonton Oilers announce new agreement with Play Alberta

Edmonton Oilers announce new agreement with Play Alberta

The Edmonton Oilers have announced a new agreement with Play Alberta which will make Play Alberta the exclusive sports betting and online gaming partner of the Oilers. With the agreement, during the…

15h ago

City of Edmonton lifts extreme weather response

City of Edmonton lifts extreme weather response

With the little mini heatwave that came last week now over, the City of Edmonton has lifted its extreme weather response Monday. The response was activated on Thursday, September 5. While the temperatures…

17h ago

Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election

NANAIMO, B.C. — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will chair a Liberal task force on economic growth, the party announced Monday as Liberal MPs meet to strategize for the upcoming election year….

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Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years in prison

Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years in prison

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is a “sexual predator” who showed no empathy for his victims, an Ontario judge said Monday as he sentenced the disgraced tycoon to 11 years in prison for his crimes in…

19h ago

Air Canada heading for 'orderly shutdown' as labour dispute with pilots continues over wages

Air Canada heading for ‘orderly shutdown’ as labour dispute with pilots continues over wages

Air Canada says it’s preparing to suspend most of its operations if a deal is not reached with the union representing more than 5,000 pilots. The airline issued a statement on Monday saying that while…

19h ago

PWHL reveals names, logos for all 6 franchises ahead of new season

PWHL reveals names, logos for all 6 franchises ahead of new season

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) unveiled the names and logos of its six teams on Monday. They include the Toronto Sceptres, Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge, Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost…

22h ago

Experts say Harris-Trump debate will be 'most consequential 90 minutes' of campaign

Experts say Harris-Trump debate will be ‘most consequential 90 minutes’ of campaign

Kamala Harris will bring her message of joy directly to Donald Trump during a debate that experts say is shaping up to be a critical moment ahead of the November U.S. election. “This is perhaps…

14h ago

A 9/11 anniversary tradition is handed down to a new generation

A 9/11 anniversary tradition is handed down to a new generation

A poignant phrase echoes when 9/11 victims’ relatives gather each year to remember the loved ones they lost in the terror attacks. “I never got to meet you.” It is the sound of generational change…

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