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Post referendum: Albertans give their take on results, 'does that surprise me?'

In the days post referendum, CityNews hit the streets to gauge how Albertans feel about the results. As indicated in a number of polls leading up to the vote, a large majority of residents province-wide...

56m ago

Federal union announces strike votes for 120,000 federal public servants

OTTAWA — Canada's largest federal public service union says 120,000 workers will take part in nationwide strike votes starting next month after contract talks with the federal government broke down.

7m ago

Referendum ballot count continues for Elections Alberta as 48-hour deadline approaches

The count continues for Elections Alberta, as it works to get the unofficial results done and reported to Albertans. Election officials are still confident it can be done in the 48 hours required. “The...

1h ago

Alberta ‘less attractive’ after immigration referendum results, advocate says

A citizen group that opposed Alberta’s referendum from the get-go says the results of the questions on immigration could make Alberta a less attractive place for newcomers. Edmonton lawyer Avnish...

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Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot won in Alberta

Canada's record-setting $90 million Lotto Max jackpot has been won by a ticket sold in Alberta following Tuesday night's draw, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) confirmed. The historic...

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith makes it clear separation now dead issue

Danielle Smith says that Albertans have spoken in Monday's referendum and that as long as she is premier, separation is a dead issue. Smith, in a TV address to the province, says there will be no more...

14h ago

South Edmonton community rallies as Hazeldean Bakery reopens with new owners

Hundreds of customers turned out Tuesday as a beloved Edmonton bakery reopened for business. Hazeldean Bakery opened its doors again with new owners after the previous owner for 16 years, Lucy Lu retired...

14h ago

'A bright light': Edmontonians mourn soldier killed in Wainwright fire

A solider killed in a fire which broke out Canadian Forces base in Wainwright is being remembered in the Edmonton community as a leader and mentor. Sgt. Morgan Wong is one of four soldiers killed...

17h ago

Victim in last week’s ‘targeted’ west Edmonton shooting died of multiple gunshot wounds, autopsy reveals

Edmonton police say an autopsy has reveled the 28-year-old victim of what they have called a “targeted” shooting died of multiple gunshot wounds. The Edmonton Police Service says Justin Hunt died...

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Man charged with murder after Edmonton mother found dead in house fire 8 months ago

A 48-year-old man who knew a woman who was found dead following a suspicious house fire in Edmonton’s Boyle Street neighbourhood in February has been charged in her death. The body of Teresa Katcheech,...

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