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Edmonton man charged with child sexual assault at day home as police seek more victims

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Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot up for grabs, largest in Canadian history

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Calgary trucker fined $1,674 after BC police find bad brakes, bald tires and unrestrained toddler

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UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland blasted Edmonton, calling Alberta’s capital a “trash can” and criticizing open drug use during a visit to the city.

'ZOMBIES EVERYWHERE': UFC champion Sean Strickland calls Edmonton a ‘trash can’ over open drug use

David Wiechnik

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The Ford government pressed ahead with the removal of protected bike lanes in Etobicoke

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A 25-year-old from Hamilton was charged with mischief and obstructing a peace officer after cyclists tried for a second day to block the work.

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Notley, Redford and Stelmach claim Smith's immigration referendum questions 'threaten Alberta's continued prosperity'

Will Vasseur

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Animal Justice targets Canadian government with Ottawa airport ads demanding live horse export ban

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Edmonton man charged with child sexual assault at day home as police seek more victims

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A 25-year-old from Hamilton was charged with mischief and obstructing a peace officer after cyclists tried for a second day to block the work.

Edmonton motorcycle crash kills man, seriously injures baby and two others at bus shelter

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'ZOMBIES EVERYWHERE': UFC champion Sean Strickland calls Edmonton a ‘trash can’ over open drug use

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Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot up for grabs, largest in Canadian history

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Trump announces $80B Alaska LNG deal with Taiwan, but officials say terms not finalized

David Wiechnik

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Calgary trucker fined $1,674 after BC police find bad brakes, bald tires and unrestrained toddler

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Canadian energy sector poised for growth in 2027 as producers plan expansion

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Former premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley speaking to reporters about Alberta's upcoming independence referendum question.

ANDRUS: ‘Kenney should be the one ejected’ — readers blast former premier over independence ejection comments

Josh Andrus

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LYTLE: The inefficiency of Elections Alberta’s referendum voting process

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David Eby and other leaders speaking at a press conference in Tumbler Ridge.

ZOLTAN: Transgender pronouns outweigh the facts

Alex Zoltan

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BC Premier David Eby arrives for a speech at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver, Sept. 18, 2026. Mayors and councillors pleaded with him not to call a provincial election as their four-year terms come to an end, and days later he did.

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FLETCHER: David Eby’s $10-a-day daycare subsidy trips him up before debate

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MACLEOD: Kenney united the Right — now he wants to decide who belongs

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A 25-year-old from Hamilton was charged with mischief and obstructing a peace officer after cyclists tried for a second day to block the work.

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Premier Doug Ford spoke to the Empire Club of Canada Wednesday

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WATCH: Three Canadian Armed Forces members among seven charged in Toronto crypto kidnapping

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