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While Alberta announced the province would halt buying U.S. liquor, an Edmonton-area distillery is filling the void by producing Alberta grown spirits – including “bourbon”. Bianca Millions reports from Rig Hand Distillery.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith avoided reporters, and follow up questions about an RCMP investigation into government contracts, while leaving an announcement in downtown Edmonton. Sean Amato has more.
Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race with over 85% of the points on the first ballot, and over 86% of all votes. The former Bank of Canada and England governor emphasized he intends to immediately repeal the consumer carbon tax.
Alberta Health Services is responding to pictures of stretchers meant for mass casualty incidents inside several Edmonton hospitals. It comes when hospitals in the city are seeing more patients, and paramedics are still trying to turn around faster.
Neighbours in a quiet Edmonton community are shocked to learn a statue of a little boy is gone with his feet standing. As James Dunn reports, it’s now the second statue to leave its post in the city.
2h ago
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is shutting down the idea of the province one day approving a federal tax on oil and gas being sent to the U.S., calling it absurd and self-destructive.
Alberta government investing $40 million to replace EMS vehicles amid concerns over emergency staffing shortage. Hiba Kamal-Choufi has more.
7h ago
A former United conservative Party MLA booted from caucus for not supporting the provincial budget explains why he did it. As Alberta lawmakers from both sides of the Legislature share their reaction.
