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A new Alberta-only federal political party is in the works, as former Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes announced the launch of Alberta Now at the Capitalism and Morality conference in Calgary over the weekend.

UPDATED: Former MLA launches Alberta Now federal party, promises stronger voice in Ottawa

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One Alberta teacher appears to be stirring up controversy in regard to Alberta's recently implemented legislation which made it mandatory to remove all signs of political and ideological influences from classrooms.

Alberta teacher wears rainbow 'not a flag shirt' amid new classroom neutrality rules

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Mark Carney closed the Canada Investment Summit Tuesday by claiming nearly $500 billion in new capital commitments

WATCH: Carney claims $500 billion in pledges as Calgary airport and Alberta pipeline go on the block

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Jason Kenney speaking at his debate with Keith Wilson hosted by the Aristotle Foundation.

Federalists blame Smith and Alberta's referendum for shocking byelection loss

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Empress Hotel

Taxpayers group questions $104,000 in B.C. government spending at Fairmont hotels

Western Standard News Services

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Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and Calgary-Shaw MLA Kyle Campbell speaking following Campbell's victory in the Calgary-Shaw byelection.

Nenshi says no seat in Calgary is 'safe' for the UCP

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Mark Carney opened Canada Investment Summit at the Royal Ontario Museum on Sunday

Carney opens Canada’s four largest airports to private operators

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Why is Canada different?

WATCH: Canada’s trade war is forcing us to ask: Who are we?

Western Standard News Services

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The City of Edmonton

Edmonton makes international list of 'cities to watch'

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Mark Carney

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS: Mark Carney’s EU obsession is a delusion Canadians can't afford

Letter to the Editor

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child in hospital; Netherlands flag

Netherlands euthanizes 2-year-old with disabilities

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Home for sale

August home sales declined slightly; storm clouds gathering

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CBSA seizes more than 215 kg of suspected cocaine from trucks at Coutts border

CBSA seizes more than 215 kg of suspected cocaine from trucks at Coutts border

Western Standard News Services

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Thomas Lukaszuk speaking to federalist supporters.

Lukaszuk calls for donations from 'across Canada'

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The Daily Bread debate night was the first time all three candidates shared a stage.

WATCH: Bradford, Alexander press Chow on crime at first debate

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The Cariboo Gold Project.

BC's Cariboo Gold Project approved for full construction with first gold targeted for 2029

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