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- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 29 days
Elks erase 18-point deficit to beat Stampeders 38-28 on Labour Day
Justin Rankin's 50-yard touchdown run with four minutes left broke a tie and lifted Edmonton over Calgary at McMahon Stadium. The win was Edmonton's third straight and kept the Elks atop the CFL's West Division.
- PoliticsMedicine HatRemoved in 29 days
Medicine Hat council to weigh water strategy, south-end recreation plans
Council will also consider historic designations for two downtown-area buildings and three rezoning applications at Tuesday's meeting.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 29 days
Alberta jobs minister Joseph Schow issues Labour Day statement
The minister's annual message credited the province's workforce with driving Alberta's economy and thanked millions of workers across the province.
- Weather & AlertsLethbridgeRemoved in 29 days
Yellow rainfall alert issued for Lethbridge, southern Alberta as 40-70mm expected
Environment Canada warns of pooling water on roads and possible washouts near rivers and creeks through Tuesday.
- CommunityGrande PrairieRemoved in 29 days
Rotary food drive to canvass Grande Prairie homes Sept. 10
Volunteers will go door-to-door across Grande Prairie seeking non-perishable food, hygiene products and baby items for the Salvation Army food bank.
- NewsBanff & the RockiesRemoved in 28 days
Two dead in plane crash near Mount McDougall in Kananaskis Country
RCMP responded to the crash site southwest of Calgary Saturday morning, and the aircraft's two occupants were declared dead at the scene.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 28 days
Calgary Wild extend unbeaten run to five with 0-0 draw at Toronto
Last-place Calgary Wild FC held AFC Toronto scoreless on the road, denying the home side a chance to move into second place in the Northern Super League standings.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 28 days
Elks' league-best 33 takeaways set up Labour Day clash with Stampeders
Edmonton and Calgary meet Monday at McMahon Stadium for the 44th straight Labour Day matchup in the Battle of Alberta.
- Outdoors & RockiesCalgaryRemoved in 28 days
Calgary grad student builds 3D app to guide climbers up Mount Yamnuska
A University of Calgary computer science student turned drone photos of a 240-metre limestone climb into a navigation app meant to replace decades-old handwritten route notes.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 28 days
Bow Island boy, 4, takes first steps with robotic legs funded by charity ride
Emerson Wickerink, who has KIF1A syndrome, has begun daily sessions with Trexo robotic walking legs bought through a Medicine Hat charity's record fundraiser.
- NewsLethbridgeRemoved in 28 days
Lethbridge man charged after 110 grams of fentanyl found in vehicle search
Police say the drugs recovered from the Highlands-area vehicle amount to roughly 1,100 individual fentanyl doses.
- BusinessProvince-wideRemoved in 28 days
Alberta tops provinces with 2.2% population growth over past year
Statistics Canada figures show Alberta outpacing every other province in year-over-year population growth, while Quebec and British Columbia both posted declines.
- CommunityLethbridgeRemoved in 27 days
Lethbridge closes City Hall, library and shelter for Labour Day Monday
City Hall reopens Tuesday, September 8 with regular 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. hours after the holiday closures.
- Weather & AlertsLethbridgeRemoved in 27 days
Fire danger eases in southern Alberta but bans stay in place
Rain and cooler temperatures brought a break in fire risk across parts of southern Alberta, though officials aren't lifting restrictions yet.
- SportsMedicine HatRemoved in 27 days
Tigers beat Hurricanes 7-3, improve to 2-0 in preseason
Hometown products Josh Evaschesen and Ty Hynes both scored in front of family and friends as Medicine Hat topped Lethbridge for a second straight time.
- CommunityCalgaryRemoved in 27 days
Snowbirds' last show before grounding set for Calgary's Grey Cup Nov. 15
The Canadian Forces aerobatic team flew its final Toronto performance this weekend before retiring its CT-114 Tutor jets, with one last public show planned in Alberta later this year.
- SportsEdmontonRemoved in 27 days
Riders host Bombers as Edmonton leads tight CFL West race
All five CFL West Division teams are separated by just six points heading into the Labour Day Classic, with Edmonton on top of the standings ahead of Saskatchewan and Winnipeg.
- BusinessProvince-wideRemoved in 27 days
Alberta launches online portal for businesses to report tariff impacts
The new government website tracks both U.S. and Canadian tariffs and lets companies detail how the trade dispute is affecting their operations.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 27 days
Red Deer microbudget film 'Bollards' wraps filming with all-Alberta crew
The 72-minute feature, shot almost entirely inside a downtown Red Deer office building, follows three retired Navy officers who inherit a bar from their late boss.
- CommunityCalgaryRemoved in 27 days
SuperDogs mark 50 years, with Calgary ties among 'Paws of Fame' honorees
The annual SuperDogs show, which began at Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition in 1976, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with a new hall of fame recognizing standout canine performers.
- SportsRed DeerRemoved in 27 days
Hitmen edge Rebels 3-2 in WHL preseason opener at Seven Chiefs Sportsplex
Julien Maze scored twice for Calgary, including the winner with 1:15 left, as the Hitmen opened the preseason with a win over Red Deer.
- NewsProvince-wideRemoved in 26 days
Alberta's chief justice Ritu Khullar dies at 62
Khullar led Alberta's highest court since 2022 and also served as chief justice for Nunavut and the Northwest Territories courts of appeal.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 26 days
Federal Tories launch campaign ahead of Alberta's Oct. 19 separation referendum
Elections Alberta says it has received 290,000 mail-in ballot requests and projects turnout could hit a record 85 per cent for the vote.
- BusinessMedicine HatRemoved in 26 days
Southeast Alberta Chamber offers online export certification via TradeCert
Local exporters can now apply for Certificates of Origin and other trade documents online instead of visiting in person.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 26 days
Medicine Hat details progress on development approval improvements
City officials say a Continuous Improvement Program launched in 2024 has already produced a fully digital permitting system and quarterly reports on processing times.
- NewsProvince-wideRemoved in 26 days
B.C. approves phase 2 of Old Fort Road landslide risk assessment
The Peace River Regional District will move ahead with a deeper geotechnical study of Crown land slopes above Old Fort after provincial funding was approved.
- CommunityLethbridgeRemoved in 26 days
U of L welcomes new students with Sept. 7 move-in, Sept. 8 orientation
Lethbridge's population is set to swell as University of Lethbridge students, including many from outside the region, arrive for the fall term.
- SportsEdmontonRemoved in 26 days
Edmonton's Marco Arop fourth in Diamond League 800m final in Brussels
Arop clocked 1:43.50 as Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a meet record to win the men's 800 metres title.
- SportsGrande PrairieRemoved in 26 days
Storm hockey, Hythe finale and high school football headline GP-area weekend
Grande Prairie-region sports action spans hockey, motor racing and football over the September 5-6 weekend.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 26 days
Alberta health minister travels to South Korea, Japan on screening trip
Justin Wright's mission runs Sept. 4-11 and includes meetings with government officials, health system leaders and screening organizations in both countries.
- BusinessEdmontonRemoved in 26 days
Alberta unemployment eases to 6.8% in August as Edmonton hits 6.9%
Statistics Canada's latest labour force figures show Alberta's jobless rate ticking down slightly, while unemployment varied widely across the province's major cities.
- NewsMedicine HatRemoved in 26 days
Highway 3 twinning between Taber and Burdett nears fall completion
Grading and gravel base work are 93 per cent done and paving is 79 per cent complete on the 54-kilometre project. Several detours and lane restrictions remain in place while crews finish the job.
- BusinessLethbridgeRemoved in 26 days
Lethbridge Polytechnic launches IrriMap tool to guide farm irrigation
The web-based program, developed by researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic, calculates evaporation and transpiration to help farmers fine-tune watering decisions.
- PoliticsLethbridgeRemoved in 26 days
Referendum's Ballot Question 2 draws attention at Lethbridge town hall
Public Interest Alberta says a proposal to limit provincially funded programs to citizens and permanent residents is emerging as a key concern among residents attending its referendum town halls.
- CommunityProvince-wideRemoved in 25 days
Alberta RCMP issues back-to-school road safety reminders
With classes underway, Mounties are urging families and drivers alike to take extra care around schools, buses and crosswalks.
- PoliticsRed DeerRemoved in 25 days
Red Deer MP Bailey to vote 'stay in Canada' in Oct. 19 referendum
Conservative MP Burton Bailey says he supports holding the referendum but plans to cast his own ballot against Alberta separation, calling for fairer treatment on transfer payments and CPP instead.
- BusinessProvince-wideRemoved in 25 days
Alberta bans solar panels from landfills starting Oct. 1, adds $14 fee
The province says the new rules aim to recover valuable materials from expired panels and grow a domestic recycling industry.
- SportsRed DeerRemoved in 25 days
Red Deer Rebels set 32-player roster for Friday preseason opener
The WHL club opens exhibition play in Calgary before hosting its first home preseason game Saturday at the Centrium.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 25 days
Red Deer foundation gathers 65 charities for first Possibility Exchange
The event connected local charities and residents rather than raising money, part of a wider push by the Community Foundation of Central Alberta to boost community awareness.
- SportsEdmontonRemoved in 25 days
Edmonton Marathon course error costs 13 runners Boston qualification
An Aug. 16 course measurement mistake in Edmonton has left more than a tenth of qualifying runners unable to use their times for entry into the Boston Marathon.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 25 days
Blackfalds launches photo contest for Highway 2A Mural Trail
Residents can submit photos of murals along the Red Deer, Blackfalds and Lacombe corridor for a chance to win a $250 local gift basket.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 25 days
Red Deer's Xplore Sport Day returns to Collicutt Centre Sept. 12
Organizers expect up to 1,000 people to sample dozens of sports for free at this year's event.
- NewsProvince-wideRemoved in 25 days
Alberta Sheriffs officer cleared of criminal charge over AI-generated images
ASIRT found the officer's conduct did not meet the legal definition of an offence at the time the images were made, though it called his actions serious.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 25 days
Snowbirds' CT-114 jets to fly last flight at Nov. 15 Grey Cup in Calgary
The Canadian Forces aerobatic team has flown the Tutor jets since 1971 and will retire them after the 2026 season, ahead of a new aircraft in the early 2030s.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 25 days
Elections Alberta moves mail-in ballot deadline up to Sept. 25 amid surge
Requests for special ballots ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum have hit 290,000, four times the volume seen in the last provincial election.
- NewsRed DeerRemoved in 25 days
Ponoka RCMP seek missing 17-year-old Talon Horton
Police say the teen has not been seen since Aug. 29 and could be in the Red Deer or Edmonton area.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 25 days
Alberta Wilderness Association opposes plan to let farmers drain wetlands
A conservation group says a provincial plan to ease wetland drainage rules for farmers could reduce water flowing into streams that communities and industries rely on.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 25 days
Medicine Hat shifts to default on-leash rule for parks starting Sept. 8
The city is standardizing off-leash access across its trail network after residents reported unpredictable encounters with unleashed pets and under-reported safety incidents.
- NewsRed DeerRemoved in 24 days
Court of Appeal upholds disqualification of former Red Deer Catholic trustee
Monique LaGrange's disqualification stemmed from a 2023 social media post comparing Pride flags to Nazi symbolism, which triggered board sanctions she later breached.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 24 days
Central Alberta Dream Drive returns to Red Deer Sept. 12
The free community event at Westerner Park will pair a car show and charity rally with a private gala featuring musician Brett Kissel.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 24 days
Alberta launches $15M in grants for family violence services
Applications are now open for service providers seeking funding under three new grant streams aimed at shelters and community organizations across the province.
- NewsRed DeerRemoved in 24 days
Red Deer RCMP seek witnesses after woman robbed, hit with lumber near Ace Casino
The attack happened in a grassy area between Ace Casino and Wholesale Club in north Red Deer on Aug. 16, but was reported to police only after the fact.
- SportsMedicine HatRemoved in 24 days
Medicine Hat hosts national Sepak Takraw championship for first time
Eight teams will play 31 matches at the Big Marble Go Centre as Medicine Hat welcomes the Canadian Open for the first time since the event began in 1999.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 24 days
Red Deer Food Bank launches Hunger Action Month campaign
The local campaign comes days after Food Banks Alberta warned its warehouse supplying 112 member food banks is critically low.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 24 days
Red Deer council rejects cannabis store 170 metres from St. Joseph High School
The proposed retail site met the city's required 150-metre separation from schools, but councillors cited youth safety concerns in the 5-4 vote against it.
- NewsGrande PrairieRemoved in 24 days
GPPS, highway patrol pull 18 trucks off Grande Prairie roads in joint check
A six-hour inspection blitz south of the airport uncovered 45 safety and compliance violations among 23 commercial vehicles.
- BusinessProvince-wideRemoved in 24 days
Brooks-Newell hydrogen hub gets $5M as part of $20M Alberta tech push
Four rural Alberta technology projects, including a hydrogen transportation hub near Brooks, are sharing provincial emissions-reduction funding aimed at commercializing new industrial technologies.
- NewsRed DeerRemoved in 24 days
Red Deer council rezones former gas station site for housing
The South Hill property, vacant for nearly a year, will now allow medium-density residential development next to an existing townhome rental site.
- CommunityGrande PrairieRemoved in 24 days
Grande Prairie opens nominations for 2026 volunteer awards
The City of Grande Prairie is calling on residents to nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for its annual volunteer recognition awards.
- BusinessGrande PrairieRemoved in 24 days
Grande Prairie rig welders plan Oct. 1 walk-off after BC action
Roughly 160 BC rig welders have already stopped work, and organizers say Alberta welders in the Grande Prairie area typically follow within days of a BC job action.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 24 days
Sylvan Lake mom leads push over years-long FSCD wait times in Alberta
Parent advocacy group Kids Can't Wait Alberta says families are waiting three years or longer for disability support services, despite increased government funding.
- SportsMedicine HatRemoved in 24 days
Three Ruck brothers combine for 9 points as Tigers beat Hurricanes 6-3
Twin Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks Liam and Markus Ruck played their first game alongside younger brother Landon, an eighth-round Tigers pick, in a preseason overtime win in Lethbridge.
- SportsRed DeerRemoved in 24 days
Team White edges Team Black 3-2 in Rebels' black-and-white game
Cash Arcand-Vandale scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Red Deer Rebels closed out training camp with an intrasquad scrimmage at the Centrium.
- NewsRed DeerRemoved in 23 days
Red Deer RCMP arrest two drivers in separate impaired driving cases
Both incidents occurred late on Aug. 27, one involving a crash into a home and the other identified downtown by the RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit.
- PoliticsRed DeerRemoved in 23 days
Red Deer raises utility access fee, adding $10.25 to monthly bills
City council voted 6-3 to increase the Municipal Consent and Access Fee on water, wastewater and electric utilities, with a quarter of the new revenue earmarked for infrastructure renewal.
- PoliticsRed DeerRemoved in 23 days
About 50 rally in Red Deer over Bill 11 as law takes effect Sept. 1
Demonstrators outside MP Burton Bailey's office urged federal intervention on the day Alberta's Health Statutes Amendment Act came into force.
- PoliticsRed DeerRemoved in 23 days
Red Deer council approves $80,000 BIA wind-up payment, $1.2M safety grant
Council also adopted an updated financial reserves policy and heard that recycling rules will change starting October 2026.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 23 days
Medicine Hat Family Service expands rural counselling across Cypress County
An outreach counsellor now travels daily to rural communities so residents no longer need to drive into Medicine Hat for support.
- NewsGrande PrairieRemoved in 23 days
Peace River RCMP seek suspects after furniture store break-in nets 12 items
Investigators have released surveillance images of suspects wanted in connection with the theft of TVs and sound bars from a Peace River business.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 23 days
Medicine Hat police return school resource officers for 2026-27 year
Four constables will be based in Medicine Hat area schools this year, with a new sergeant overseeing the program as liaison to schools.
- CommunityGrande PrairieRemoved in 23 days
Northern Lakes College reopens former NWP campus in Fairview
The Fairview campus, once slated for closure, held its grand reopening under new stewardship on August 26.
- SportsMedicine HatRemoved in 23 days
Medicine Hat Cubs open HJHL title defence Sept. 25 vs High River
The reigning Heritage Junior Hockey League champions have released their 2026-27 schedule, including training camp and a rematch with silver-medal rivals from provincials.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 23 days
Medicine Hat Public Library lists five September events for all ages
Programs this month range from a mental health workshop to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot, with registration available online for several sessions.
- PoliticsGrande PrairieRemoved in 23 days
Grande Prairie council hears dispatch centre to save city $3M annually
City staff say the combined Public Safety Communications Centre, set to be fully operational October 21, will cut costs through shared staffing and technology. Council also approved rezoning near Cobblestone and new rural secondary suite rules.
- BusinessMedicine HatRemoved in 22 days
Southeast Alberta gets $156,600 provincial grant for agri-food sector
The funding will help five municipalities and industry partners build shared tools to attract investment and support agricultural producers in the region.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 22 days
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame golf tournament set for Sept. 10 at Wolf Creek
Registration is open for the charity event, with proceeds funding education and outreach programs for schools across the province.
- NewsRed DeerRemoved in 22 days
Pepper spray forces evacuation of Red Deer high school on first day of classes
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School was cleared after a dog deterrent spray was discharged in a bathroom, affecting air quality building-wide.
- CommunityProvince-wideRemoved in 22 days
Food Banks Alberta warehouse critically low, serves 112 member banks
The provincial organization says demand this summer outpaced incoming donations, leaving its central warehouse depleted heading into a historically busy fall.
- NewsRed DeerRemoved in 22 days
Red Deer RCMP make 45 arrests in August, including two-day warrant sweep
A coordinated operation with the Fugitive Apprehension Sheriff Support Team targeted 126 outstanding arrest warrants across the city.
- NewsProvince-wideRemoved in 22 days
Alberta rolls out $75 conservation licence plate Sept. 1
The new plate depicts two bighorn sheep with Mount Lougheed in the background and will be sold through Alberta.ca and local registries.
- Weather & AlertsGrande PrairieRemoved in 22 days
Grande Prairie Forest Area wildfire risk eases to moderate
Moist vegetation is helping keep fire activity down even as temperatures rise across the region. A small new wildfire sparked by lightning is already under control near Grande Prairie.
- SportsMedicine HatRemoved in 22 days
Medicine Hat College coach Damir Omerovic guides twin sons on Rattlers soccer teams
The Rattlers men's and women's soccer squads are off to mixed starts this season as head coach Damir Omerovic works to balance family ties with team leadership.
- BusinessGrande PrairieRemoved in 22 days
Alberta harvest lags historical pace as Peace region begins swathing
A wet spring and delayed seeding have pushed this year's harvest timeline back across Alberta, though crop conditions remain above long-term averages.
- CommunityGrande PrairieRemoved in 22 days
Holy Family Catholic school division rolls out new plans for 2026-27 year
The Grande Prairie-area division is introducing new numeracy and literacy supports while a Fairview school project moves into design.
- PoliticsMedicine HatRemoved in 22 days
Medicine Hat joins national rallies against Alberta's dual-practice health law
An information picket outside the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner constituency office was one of 27 community actions held nationwide Tuesday as advocates pressed Ottawa to intervene.
- NewsRed DeerRemoved in 22 days
Prairie Bus Lines hit with 10 OHS charges after garage explosion injured five
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety laid the charges more than a year and a half after a propane bus explosion tore through the company's Red Deer shop.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 22 days
Free six-week chronic pain workshops start Sept. 23 in Medicine Hat
The Better Choices, Better Health program will teach Albertans practical tools for coping with ongoing pain and improving daily life.
- CommunityCalgaryRemoved in 21 days
Calgary among Canadian cities cancelling Teej festivals after Nepal floods
Nepalese community groups called off the annual Teej celebrations after a glacier collapse triggered flash flooding that killed roughly 800 people in Nepal and China.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 21 days
Medicine Hat police urge caution as students return Monday and Tuesday
With school zones in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., police say fines for violations near schools can reach $810.
- PoliticsCalgaryRemoved in 21 days
Smith to speak at Calgary's Heritage Park ahead of Oct. 19 separation vote
Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to speak at an Alberta Day event in Calgary as the province marks 121 years since joining Confederation.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 21 days
Medicine Hat golf tournament raises $40,725 for cancer patients
Trish and Josh Helman presented the funds to the Medicine Hat Health Foundation, capping the third year of their Chip In Against Cancer Golf Classic.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 20 days
Calgary Wild let 2-1 lead slip in 2-2 draw with Vancouver Rise
A stoppage-time goal denied Calgary its second win of the season, leaving the club last in the Northern Super League standings.
- SportsEdmontonRemoved in 20 days
Sherwood Park's Guezen helps Canada qualify for 2028 Olympics in volleyball
Canada's women's volleyball team clinched its first Olympic berth since 1996 with a four-game win over the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 20 days
Mills' 49-yard TD with 29 seconds left lifts Stampeders past Ticats 28-23
Calgary improved to 5-6 with the comeback win at McMahon Stadium, as backup quarterback Josh Love threw his first career CFL touchdown pass in place of injured starter Vernon Adams Jr.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 20 days
Separatist rally in Edmonton precedes Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum vote
Rival rallies in Edmonton and Calgary this weekend highlight deep divisions over Premier Danielle Smith's referendum plan, just days before Alberta marks its 121st birthday.
- PoliticsRed DeerRemoved in 20 days
Red Deer rally set for Tuesday to oppose Alberta's Bill 11
Health advocacy groups plan a coordinated nationwide push urging Ottawa to intervene before the legislation takes effect next week.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 20 days
Alberta to drop Water Act approvals for routine farm work on cropland
The province says amendments to the Water Regulation and Alberta Wetland Policy will let farmers manage water on their own land without seeking government approval first.
- Weather & AlertsLethbridgeRemoved in 20 days
Southern Alberta fire danger stays Extreme despite cooling forecast
A week without rain and high wind gusts have pushed fire risk in southern Alberta to its highest level, with little relief expected in the coming days.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 20 days
CFL's Hamilton set to visit Calgary on Saturday, part of busy sports slate
A wire roundup of Friday's results and Saturday's schedule across MLB, CFL, NFL preseason, WNBA and soccer includes two Calgary matchups this weekend.
- NewsFort McMurrayRemoved in 20 days
97 dogs seized from Fort McMurray home in one of region's largest rescues
Bylaw officers executed a search warrant at the home, finding small-breed dogs living inside, and charges are pending against a person found there.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 20 days
Smith to meet Tennessee officials in Nashville amid U.S. trade war
The Alberta premier will use a personal trip to the U.S. to hold talks with Tennessee tourism and business officials as Ottawa's negotiations with Washington stall.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 19 days
Josh Love to make first Stampeders start as Vernon Adams recovers from head injury
Calgary hosts Hamilton at McMahon Stadium Saturday with backup Josh Love under centre for the first time since Vernon Adams Jr. was hurt against B.C.
- CommunityLethbridgeRemoved in 19 days
Lethbridge golf tournament raises $222,175 for cardiac care campaign
The inaugural Hearts & Health Classic drew 120 golfers to Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, with proceeds going toward hospital cardiac facility upgrades.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 19 days
Calgary-born Cale Makar signs $163.2M extension, richest deal in NHL history
The eight-year contract keeps the Colorado Avalanche defenseman under club control through the 2034-35 season and makes him the league's highest-paid player.
- NewsLethbridgeRemoved in 19 days
U of L lab tests space biomanufacturing samples for Canadian Space Agency
Freeze-dried bioreagents developed at the University of Lethbridge flew into the stratosphere aboard a Canadian Space Agency payload before returning for lab analysis.
- CommunityLethbridgeRemoved in 19 days
Lethbridge's parkrun helps drive national record on 10th anniversary
parkrun Canada marked a decade of free community 5K events with a record turnout on Aug. 22, with Lethbridge among the cities taking part.
- SportsRed DeerRemoved in 19 days
Rebels defenceman Pickering aims to make roster after year in Junior A
The 17-year-old, drafted 15th overall by Red Deer in 2024, spent last season with the Winkler Flyers after being cut from the WHL roster and is back at training camp healthier and stronger.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 19 days
Calgary amateur Aphrodite Deng ties for 54th at LPGA's FM Championship
Miyu Yamashita shares the lead at TPC Boston's FM Championship days after a record-tying win in Canada, while Calgary amateur Aphrodite Deng sits well back of the pack.
- NewsEdmontonRemoved in 19 days
Edmonton-born man, 40, deported to Canada after 9 months in ICE detention
Curtis Wright says he was shackled and detained for months in Texas over a 22-year-old drug conviction, and is now separated from his two young sons who remain in the U.S.
- NewsLethbridgeRemoved in 19 days
Lethbridge police seek driver after suspicious approach to 11-year-old girl
The incident happened on the city's north side while the child was playing outside her home.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 19 days
Red Deer RCMP urge caution as classes resume Aug. 31
With most students back in class by the end of August, RCMP are asking Red Deer drivers, students and caregivers to watch for congestion around schools and bus stops.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 19 days
Red Deer Public Schools welcomes back 11,000 students Aug. 31
The division is rolling out a new Three-Year Education Plan and expanding classroom support teams as classes resume Monday.
- SportsRed DeerRemoved in 19 days
Red Deer's Molly Simpson eyes 10th national BMX title in St. Albert
The Olympian, who finished 5th at the Paris Games, is riding a wave of podium finishes into this weekend's Canadian Championships.
- CommunityGrande PrairieRemoved in 19 days
Grande Prairie offers free recreation for Alberta Day on Aug. 29
Mayor Jackie Clayton says the free activities highlight the city's recreation spaces and local history.
- NewsMedicine HatRemoved in 19 days
Medicine Hat Transit adjusts Route 10 to fix schedule delays
The rerouting, effective Aug. 27, removes several stops in an effort to keep buses running on time. City surveys found most riders support the change.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 19 days
Medicine Hat weekend guide: Tigers camp, circus, trolley tours and movies
With the last weekend of August bringing warm days and evening showers, Medicine Hat has a packed schedule before students return to school.
- PoliticsProvince-wideRemoved in 19 days
Alberta AI town hall draws 12,500 amid calmer tone than earlier sessions
Premier Danielle Smith's government held its third public forum on AI data centres this month, switching to an online format after earlier sessions turned tense.
- Weather & AlertsLethbridgeRemoved in 18 days
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lethbridge and areas south
Environment Canada warns fast-moving storms crossing southern Alberta Thursday evening could turn severe with damaging wind gusts.
- SportsEdmontonRemoved in 18 days
Edmonton's CPKC Women's Open champion Yamashita one back in Boston opener
Miyu Yamashita, fresh off a record-setting nine-stroke win at the CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton, sits a stroke off the lead at the FM Championship in Massachusetts.
- SportsEdmontonRemoved in 18 days
Oilers hire Misha Donskov as coaching consultant
Donskov was part of Vegas's 2023 Stanley Cup-winning staff and most recently worked as an assistant with the Dallas Stars.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 18 days
Lacombe Museum to open exhibit on 119-year research centre Sept. 17
The Flatiron Building Museum will mark the launch with a party as the federal research centre faces closure after more than a century.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 18 days
Pianist Boris Konovolav returns to Red Deer library for free concert
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library are hosting a free lunchtime recital next month at the Downtown Branch, with seating limited and pre-registration encouraged.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 18 days
Red Deer's CACAC and Sendero Centre part of $21M provincial funding boost
The province says the money will expand support services for survivors of sexual violence and abuse at 23 organizations across Alberta, though exact amounts for the two central Alberta groups have not been disclosed.
- SportsRed DeerRemoved in 18 days
RDP Kings and Queens open 2026-27 ACAC season with soccer Aug. 29
Red Deer Polytechnic athletics teams are set to launch a new season across a dozen sports after collecting 20 ACAC medals and four CCAA medals in 2025-26.
- BusinessRed DeerRemoved in 18 days
Central Alberta voices weigh in on Canada-U.S. trade dispute
Business and civic leaders in the Red Deer area describe rising costs and cautious optimism as the Canada-U.S. trade standoff continues.
- SportsEdmontonRemoved in 18 days
Elks sit atop CFL West at 8-3 heading into Week 13 action
Edmonton holds the best record in the CFL's West Division as Winnipeg and Calgary battle to stay in the playoff picture.
- NewsLethbridgeRemoved in 18 days
Lethbridge to upgrade 5 Ave and 6 Street intersection in September
The City of Lethbridge says the roughly two-week project will add curb extensions and traffic signals to improve pedestrian safety.
- CommunityLethbridgeRemoved in 18 days
Lethbridge marks Alberta Day with Indigenous culture events Aug. 28-29
The City of Lethbridge is hosting a series of free events ahead of Sept. 1's Alberta Day, spotlighting Indigenous teachings and history.
- NewsLethbridgeRemoved in 18 days
Lethbridge police seek suspect after five incidents in one night
A single male suspect allegedly targeted victims across Lethbridge over roughly two hours, including at a convenience store and a university parking lot.
- NewsLethbridgeRemoved in 18 days
Lethbridge police recover 10 stolen firearms, charge two in stolen vehicle
The firearms and vehicle were traced back to a residential break-in in Claresholm. Both suspects were remanded into custody following release hearings.
- BusinessProvince-wideRemoved in 18 days
Alberta projects $2-billion surplus as Middle East conflict lifts oil prices
A fiscal update shows Alberta's finances reversing sharply as oil prices climb well above budget forecasts following the U.S.-Iran conflict. The province had expected a multibillion-dollar deficit just months ago.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 18 days
Canada Unity Walk set for Thursday at Medicine Hat's Kin Coulee Park
Organizers are asking participants to wear red and bring a Canadian flag as trade tensions with the U.S. escalate.
- CommunityGrande PrairieRemoved in 18 days
Grande Prairie's Rising Above gets $3M for addiction recovery expansion
The provincial funding will help boost treatment capacity in northwestern Alberta as a new 36-bed men's treatment centre nears completion.
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Preliminary hearing set for March 2027 in Blackfalds armed robbery case
A Red Deer court will decide next year whether there is enough evidence to send the case to trial.
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Red Deer teen Elisabella MacKenzie wins Miss Queen Teen Canada title
The 17-year-old Lindsay Thurber student won her first national pageant crown at the Personality Pageants Canada finals held in Airdrie.
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Northern Super League lands up to $30 million investment for expansion
The Calgary Wild are among six clubs benefiting as the women's soccer league secures major new funding heading into its second season.
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Southeast Alberta Chamber urges action on trade barriers amid tariff dispute
The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce says escalating Canada-U.S. tariffs are raising costs and delaying investment for regional businesses reliant on North American supply chains.
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Premier Smith joins third virtual town hall on AI data centres
Danielle Smith and Technology Minister Nate Glubish are addressing public concerns over water use and environmental impacts as Alberta courts AI data centre investment.
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Ottawa renews $50M in federal funding for agri-food tech network CAAIN
The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network will use the renewed federal money to keep backing tech projects aimed at making Canadian farming more productive and sustainable, including several in Alberta.
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Stampeders host Tiger-Cats as Dickenson eyes 100th coaching win
Calgary could get quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and running back Dedrick Mills back from injury for Saturday's home game against Hamilton, part of a busy CFL week that also features league-leading Montreal visiting Winnipeg.
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BCHL brings 2026 Showcase to Nisku's Silent Ice Center Oct. 11-14
All 20 BCHL teams will play in Alberta for the first time as the league's scouting showcase moves to a new facility near Edmonton.
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Red Deer Riggers win bronze at 2026 men's national championships
The team rallied from a three-run deficit in the sixth inning to beat the Windsor Stars 11-10 in New Brunswick.
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Oilers to open camp without goalie Andersen and three other players
Edmonton's newly signed netminder joins three teammates on the injury list just weeks before training camp begins.
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Grande Prairie hospital unveils refurbished clown car after five years
Volunteers spent nearly two years rebuilding the vehicle, which gives young patients rides at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
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Ottawa puts $20 million into Peace River pulp mill upgrades
The funding is part of a broader $7.5 billion federal package meant to help Canada's forestry sector withstand new U.S. tariffs.
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Red Deer man charged after search finds meth, cocaine and fentanyl
A search warrant at a Bower-area commercial property led to the seizure of drugs and cash, RCMP say.
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Smith rejects taxing Alberta oil exports amid U.S. tariff dispute
Speaking in Grande Prairie, Premier Danielle Smith warned that curtailing Alberta energy exports to the U.S. would backfire badly on Canada's economy.
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Alberta puts $9 million into rural primary care, funding 53 new jobs
The funding is split between grants for rural clinics to hire staff and grants to municipalities to support local medical clinics.
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Wildfire smoke triggers air quality warning for Cypress Hills area
Environment Canada says smoke concentrations could vary widely through the day before improving by evening.
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Medicine Hat installs traffic lights at South Boundary and Southlands
The signals will replace rapid-flashing pedestrian beacons at a busy intersection tied to growth in the Southlands neighbourhood.
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NDP calls for Smith to scrap Oct. 19 separation referendum
Naheed Nenshi says holding the vote amid an escalating Canada-U.S. trade war undermines national unity, but Premier Danielle Smith's office says the vote will proceed as planned.
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Manning teen arrested after threatening to shoot students on first day of school
RCMP seized seven firearms from a Manning home following the arrest, which came after the school district helped identify the suspect.
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Lohues family gives $100,000 to Lethbridge hospital cardiac campaign
The southern Alberta farming family's donation supports a new cardiac catheterization lab and ICU/CCU expansion at Chinook Regional Hospital.
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Taber celebrates Kraft Hockeyville win with $250,000 cheque during Cornfest
Former Edmonton Oilers captain Craig MacTavish will greet fans at a Hockeyville tent Thursday evening as Taber marks its 2026 title win.
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New Rebels coach Brent Kisio opens training camp at Centrium
Brent Kisio, formerly of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, addressed media Tuesday as his first Red Deer Rebels training camp got underway.
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Trial set for Oct. 2027 in fatal Eckville-area crash that killed two
The two men killed in the July 2025 collision were 75 and 72 years old and both from Lacombe.
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Lacombe traffic stop leads to seizure of two loaded firearms
A routine check on an expired registration escalated into multiple firearms charges for a 20-year-old Clive man.
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200 Red Deer Public EAs attend professional development ahead of Aug. 31 start
Sessions covered more than a dozen topics as the district partnered with Red Deer Polytechnic to prepare support staff for the new school year.
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Alberta pushes AgriStability deadline to Oct. 1 amid extreme moisture
Producers who missed the April 30 cutoff can now apply late, though reduced benefits still apply. The province also boosted interim payments to help farmers dealing with waterlogged fields.
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Two Fox Creek residents charged after armed robbery in Peace River
A machete was allegedly brandished during a confrontation with store staff before the pair fled, leading to a high-speed police pursuit.
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E-scooter hospitalizations jump 40% nationwide, Alberta among hardest hit
New national health data shows a sharp rise in e-scooter injuries requiring hospital stays, with children's cases nearly tripling year over year.
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Hurricanes set season ticket pick up dates for Sept. 3 and 9
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are preparing for their 40th anniversary season with training camp, an intersquad game and pre-season action all set for late August and early September.
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Brooks RCMP warn of fake text scam targeting Alberta health cards
A circulating text falsely claims Albertans must renew their health cards through a new online system, prompting a police fraud warning.
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Bow Island one of seven Alberta towns to get rural clinic funding
Alberta is putting $9 million into rural primary care, with Bow Island among seven municipalities sharing a $1-million grant to boost local clinic services.
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YMCA fires employee after child injured at Medicine Hat daycare
An active police investigation is underway following the injury of a child at the John Millar Child Development Centre in Medicine Hat.
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Smith urges Ottawa to renew U.S. talks before Sept. 8 counter-tariffs
Alberta's premier warns that dueling tariffs risk deepening the Canada-U.S. trade war just as Ottawa unveils its retaliation plan and business supports.
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Grande Prairie County eyes Clairmont street renaming, re-addressing costs
County Council wants a full accounting of what it would cost to re-address properties in Clairmont before moving ahead with new street names.
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Medicine Hat's Connaught course hosts 105 junior golfers at Alberta U17s
The tournament runs through Wednesday, with dozens of local Medicine Hat, Desert Blume and Brooks golfers competing in the boys' division.
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Notley and Kenney to co-chair unity campaign ahead of Oct. 19 referendum
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has recruited two former Alberta premiers from opposing parties to lead its push to keep the province in Canada.
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Ottawa gives Red Deer nearly $9 million for smart meter upgrade
The federal funding will help replace decades-old electrical metering infrastructure with more than 45,000 automated smart meters across Red Deer.
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Red Deer Rebels open training camp Aug. 26, Black and White Game Sept. 1
The WHL club's public sessions run through Labour Day, wrapping with the Mikel McIver Cup on the line.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 15 days
Ponoka Chamber to open 2026 Business Awards nominations Sept. 2
The awards recognize local businesses and community groups, with winners honoured at an October gala.
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Alberta names Jennifer Venance as its first music commissioner
The role is meant to give the music industry a direct link to government as the province pushes to grow the sector.
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Lethbridge Chamber urges trade resilience after new 50% U.S. tariffs on $28B in goods
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce says Alberta's exclusion from the latest tariff round doesn't shield it from wider economic fallout, urging Canada to also tackle internal trade barriers.
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Kainai artist Api'soomaahka to receive 2026 Lieutenant Governor's Award
The Alberta Museums Association is honouring the southern Alberta artist for over 40 years of work preserving and sharing Blackfoot culture.
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PWHL's Walter Cup replica found after going missing en route to Lethbridge
The 35-pound championship trophy vanished in transit before a scheduled stop with a Montreal Victoire player, prompting a search involving the league's shipping company.
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Medicine Hat police to 'Cram-A-Cruiser' with food for Root Cellar Thursday
Officers will spend four hours outside a local Superstore collecting non-perishable items to benefit a food and wellness hub serving families in need.
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Brooks RCMP probe crash, arrest drug suspect, seek $2,000 card theft pair
Three separate cases occupied Brooks RCMP this week, from a highway collision to a Walmart trading card theft caught on camera.
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Medicine Hat designates Indigenous gathering space at Police Point Park
The roughly 100-square-foot site beside the Nature Centre will host ceremony, teaching and reflection, with a ground blessing set for Aug. 28.
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Golf ball-sized hail damages homes in Springbrook, storm stretches 300 km
A severe thunderstorm that had been forecast tore across central Alberta on Sunday, leaving Springbrook homes battered while nearby Gasoline Alley saw little damage despite similarly large hail.
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Kim Cousins named Swimming Canada's NextGen Para team coach, based in Calgary
The veteran high-performance coach will oversee athlete development for Canada's Paralympic swimming pipeline ahead of the 2028 and 2032 Games.
- SportsCalgaryRemoved in 15 days
Argos rookie Isaiah Smith runs for 99 yards ahead of Calgary matchup
Toronto's second-round pick fell one yard short of his first 100-yard CFL game as the Argos beat Hamilton 39-20, with the team now set to visit the Calgary Stampeders.
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Teen siblings sweep men's singles and doubles at Medicine Hat Open
Young players stood out against adult competitors at a four-day tennis tournament that wrapped up Sunday at the Medicine Hat Tennis Club.
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Sherwood Park's Chuba Hubbard on track for Panthers' Sept. 13 opener
The Carolina Panthers running back has missed the entire preseason with a hamstring strain but has been clocked over 20 mph in controlled workouts.
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Lethbridge to install traffic-calming curbs at 11 sites, mostly near schools
The temporary concrete curb extensions aim to slow traffic and shorten pedestrian crossing distances, with the city set to evaluate their effectiveness before considering permanent changes.
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Lethbridge police issue 67 tickets, nab impaired driver in weekend crackdown
The Traffic Response Unit's weekend push also caught a suspended driver and an uninsured motorist whose vehicle was towed.
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Alberta opens $3M regional economic development fund, applications due Nov. 19
Grants of $10,000 to $300,000 are available to businesses, municipalities and organizations outside Alberta's main city hubs under the province's latest funding round.
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WestJet flight attendants vote on deal offering 18% raise over 3 years
Calgary-based WestJet's 4,400 cabin crew members are deciding whether to ratify a contract that ended a one-day strike earlier this month.
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Calgary jeweller expects to lose half her U.S. customers after new 50% tariff
A fresh round of American tariffs hit Canadian exports over the weekend after trade talks between Ottawa and Washington collapsed, forcing small businesses to raise prices for U.S. buyers.
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Four Canadian teens under 18 make cut at CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton
It marked the first time in the tournament's history that four Canadians aged 18 and under made the cut, with the last multi-teen showing in Canada dating to 2014.
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Lethbridge bookstore braces for impact after Canada-U.S. tariff talks collapse
Trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington have stalled, leaving small businesses with U.S. supply chains uncertain about what comes next.
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Lethbridge's Ukrainian community marks Independence Day amid ongoing war
The Rushnyk Ukrainian Association held its annual celebration at Festival Square as members reflected on the continuing conflict overseas.
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Whoop-Up Days wraps in Lethbridge with new food and cabaret hits
Organizers say this year's Whoop-Up Days drew strong crowds, though final attendance figures have not yet been released.
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Alker beats Yang in playoff to win Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary
The New Zealander closed with a 65 at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club before winning it on the first extra hole after Yang made bogey.
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Yamashita wins CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton by nine strokes
The Japanese golfer's 23-under total at Royal Mayfair Golf Club tied the lowest four-round score in LPGA Tour history.
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Baucom's 70th-minute goal earns Calgary Wild 2-2 draw in Montreal
The point moves Calgary to nine points on the season as the last-place club continues to trail the rest of the Northern Super League standings.
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Fort Carlton gathering marks Treaty 6's 150th anniversary Sunday
Governor General Louise Arbour and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak are among speakers set to attend a ceremony unveiling a new anniversary monument.
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Treaty 6 marks 150th anniversary with events in Edmonton and Fort Carlton
About 50 First Nations now belong to Treaty 6, which spans almost 315,000 square kilometres of central Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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Alberta Fish and Wildlife urges residents to make coyotes feel unwelcome
With coyote populations rising in urban areas, provincial officials say residents can help by responding aggressively to sightings rather than ignoring the animals.
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New Veterans Walkway opens in Medicine Hat's Memorial Park
The walkway replaces a faded crosswalk tribute and leads to a memorial listing more than 100 names of the fallen.
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Smith warns retaliatory tariffs could raise farm equipment costs 50%
Canada and the U.S. are locked in a fresh tariff standoff after Ottawa suspended trade talks, drawing mixed reaction from provincial leaders including Alberta's premier.
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Yamashita takes 6-shot lead into CPKC Women's Open final round
Miyu Yamashita's tournament-record 191 through three rounds has her poised to win the CPKC Women's Open at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.
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Grande Prairie to inspect traffic signal poles at 9 intersections
The City says crews will need only 15-20 minutes at each site, with brief lane closures expected while inspections take place.
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Out-of-control wildfire grows to 30 hectares near Alberta-B.C. border
Crews are battling active fire behaviour on a new blaze in the Grande Prairie Forest Area as forecasters warn stronger winds could fuel further growth.
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Argos beat Ticats 39-20 in storm-delayed CFL game before Hamilton heads to Calgary
Toronto improved to 5-5 and moved into second place in the East Division with the rain-soaked victory over Hamilton at BMO Field.
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Calgary teen Deng shoots 7-under 63 to reach 10-under at CPKC Women's Open
The 16-year-old amateur climbed the leaderboard in Edmonton during round three, as Japan's Miyu Yamashita held a tournament-record pace at the top.
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Armour leads Rogers Charity Classic by one shot after 63 in Calgary
Ryan Armour's second-round 63 pushed him to 12 under at Canyon Meadows, edging past a crowded chase pack heading into Sunday's final round.
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Trade talks collapse as U.S. hits Canada with 50% tariffs, Carney vows retaliation
Canada's prime minister called it a trade war after negotiations broke down Friday night, with premiers across the country split on how loudly to cheer Ottawa's response.
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Anna Huang, 19, tied for 7th on moving day at CPKC Women's Open
The Vancouver teenager sits seven shots back of the leader heading into Saturday's round at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.
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South Africa envoy urges Canada to speed up African trade push
High Commissioner Rieaz Shaik says South Africa is negotiating a new strategic partnership with Canada while praising Alberta's outward-looking trade efforts.
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Elks rally from 16-0 hole to beat Blue Bombers 22-19 on late field goal
Vincent Blanchard's 40-yard field goal as time expired capped a second-half comeback that pushed Edmonton to 8-3 atop the West Division.
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Edmonton edges Winnipeg 22-19 in CFL action Friday
The Edmonton Elks defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 22-19 in Canadian Football League play, part of a full slate of Friday scores across MLB, the NFL pre-season and the WNBA.
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Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre starts five-week road project Aug. 23
City crews will begin excavation and paving at a key intersection inside the facility this weekend, with some work scheduled outside normal hours to reduce disruption.
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Whoop-Up Days wraps up Saturday with rodeo finale and fireworks in Lethbridge
Lethbridge's annual summer fair closes out its run with a full slate of rodeo, wrestling, live music and a fireworks show over the Midway.
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Forever Canadian Unity Bus stops in Sundre on September 4
The family-friendly event will encourage residents to vote in the upcoming referendum on Alberta's place in Canada. It runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gazebo across from the Town of Sundre building.
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Downtown Days returns to Medicine Hat with weekend road closures
Downtown Voice's annual celebration turns the core into a pedestrian zone with shopping, food and live music through Saturday.
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Alberta raises home accessibility grants to $12,000 a year
The province is putting $24 million toward higher RAMP grants for low-income Albertans with mobility challenges, citing rising renovation costs.
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Alberta crop report: South, Central lead with up to 79% good-to-excellent
The Aug. 21 provincial crop report shows a wide gap between southern and central regions and the province's northern growing areas, though rain has boosted soil moisture across the board.
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PWHL's Walter Cup replica goes missing en route to Lethbridge
A shipping container arrived in Lethbridge without the 35-pound trophy inside, forcing a planned public appearance to be postponed.
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Green and Labritz tie for lead at 7-under after Rogers Charity Classic opener
The PGA Tour Champions event at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club saw two golfers post identical bogey-free rounds to share the top spot.
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Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta opens new Medicine Hat office
The nonprofit relocated after more than 30 years to address accessibility concerns at its former location.
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ASIRT probes RCMP shooting after Fox Creek domestic call
A man is expected to survive after being shot by an RCMP officer following an hours-long standoff sparked by a reported domestic disturbance in Fox Creek.
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Red Deer MP says prolonged Canada-U.S. tariff dispute hurting local businesses
With a federal deadline looming, Burton Bailey says central Alberta industries from honey to oil and gas have already suffered from months of tariff uncertainty.
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Calgary's Taegen Stewart named alternate for Canada's U-20 World Cup squad
Head coach Cindy Tye has finalized a 21-player roster plus six alternates for next month's tournament in Poland, with the team opening group play against England.
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Grande Prairie mom and 7-year-old son help save family of three from drowning
A mother suffered a seizure in a Dawson Creek hotel pool and pulled her two children under with her before quick action from bystanders kept all three alive.
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Red Deer Tennis Club hosts 320 players across two summer tournaments
The club held the Tennis Alberta Junior Provincial Championships and the Alberta Open Tennis Championships within weeks of each other, its first time hosting both since 2024 and 2007.
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Medicine Hat weekend forecast hits 33 C with festivals, tours and basketball
A busy slate of family-friendly events fills Medicine Hat Aug. 21-23, from guided city tours to a sustainability market, as warm summer weather holds through the weekend.
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Avalanche Canada's Alberta funding secured after months of doubt
The province will put $250,000 a year into avalanche forecasting and safety through 2028-29, ending an uncertain stretch in which the non-profit warned it would have to cut backcountry services.
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Caver freed from Canmore's 'Psych Squeeze' after 12-hour rescue
A man pinned vertically in a narrow passage of Rat's Nest Cave was extracted using a newly built underground radio system that transmits through solid rock.
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Yamashita's 8-under 62 leads CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton
Japan's Miyu Yamashita set the pace after round one at Royal Mayfair Golf Club, with a pair of Canadian teens among the closest chasers.
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Alberta opens $3.2M grant call for family support networks
The funding boost pushes Alberta's annual investment in Family Resource Networks to $66.7 million as officials seek applications for services families used more than 128,000 times last year.
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Alberta relaunches task force to fight invasive mussels, $10M pledged
The province is reviving its Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force under Calgary-Lougheed MLA Eric Bouchard, building on a 2024 panel whose seven recommendations were all accepted.
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STARS Live Auction set for Oct. 8 at Canyon Ski Resort in Red Deer
Community members and local businesses will gather to bid on items with proceeds supporting Alberta's air ambulance service.
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Medicine Hat man, 54, charged after armed robbery at liquor store
Police say officers found a suspect matching the description within minutes in a nearby park after an employee reported the robbery.
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Red Deer Polytechnic gets $1.6M federal grant for health, energy research
The Canada Foundation for Innovation funding will back two applied research projects, one focused on rural healthcare technology and the other on cold-climate energy solutions.
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County of Stettler enacts fire restriction starting Aug. 21
Dry ground conditions and a lack of rain in the forecast prompted the move, which limits open burning across the county.
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Red Deer church hosts bottle drive Aug. 22 for Colombia earthquake victims
Organizers say the event aims to provide practical support to families facing loss and hardship after the disaster.
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Elks defensive backs lead CFL with 16 interceptions ahead of Bombers game
Cornerback Tyrell Ford and Edmonton's secondary have turned opportunistic play into a league-leading turnover total heading into Friday's home game against Winnipeg.
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Edmonton Marathon runners may still qualify for Boston despite course error
Race officials confirmed the Sunday course was two-thirds of a kilometre too long, raising doubts for runners chasing qualifying times.
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Brooks woman, 67, charged in $600,000 oilfield company fraud case
RCMP allege the fraud unfolded over seven years through handwritten cheques written to the company's bookkeeper.
- CommunityMedicine HatRemoved in 11 days
Medicine Hat drag strip hits budget snag as bad base found under track
Crews found the base beneath the right lane was mostly mud and dirt, forcing extra excavation that pushed the resurfacing project over budget.
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Hundreds confront Alberta minister at Lacombe AI data centre town hall
The Wednesday evening session at Lacombe Memorial Centre was the first of three government town halls on AI data centres planned across the province.
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ASIRT clears Valleyview RCMP officer in 2023 high-speed chase incident
The province's police watchdog found no grounds for charges after reviewing a violent 2023 traffic stop near Valleyview that left a suspect with facial injuries.
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Oilers to play two NHL games in Cologne during 2027-28 season
The NHL announced the games as part of a push with the NHLPA to grow hockey in Germany, one of Europe's most active hockey markets.
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Olympic champion Kelsey Mitchell returns to cycling at new Edmonton velodrome
The Sherwood Park native, who won sprint gold in Tokyo, switched to bobsled for the 2026 Winter Games before a new $153-million facility drew her back to the track.
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Medicine Hat woman must pay $32,757 restitution in hockey fraud case
Nola Besplug received a two-year conditional sentence after admitting to defrauding families who registered children for a youth hockey program that ultimately never played a season.
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Brooke Henderson defends CPKC Women's Open title in Edmonton
The US$2.75 million LPGA Tour event at Royal Mayfair Golf Club features six of the world's top 10 players, including world No. 1 Nelly Korda.
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Carney asks premiers to restock U.S. alcohol as trade deal nears
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston made the disclosure from Banff after a call between the prime minister and provincial leaders on the draft Canada-U.S. trade agreement.
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Taxpayers group urges Alberta to scrap 13-cent gas tax
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the province's own rule to zero out the fuel tax when oil prices climbed was never enforced.
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Community Foundation names 2026 Top 7 Over 70 honourees in southeast Alberta
The biennial awards recognize residents over age 70 for continued leadership and community service across southeast Alberta.
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Blackfalds RCMP officer charged with assault, unlawful confinement
ASIRT opened the investigation in July after allegations that an off-duty officer was involved in intimate partner violence; the officer's identity is being withheld to protect the victim.
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Edmonton Marathon course was 675 metres too long, organizers admit
Race director Tom Keogh apologized after reversing an earlier claim that the course was correctly measured, saying a detour offset was miscalculated.
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Medicine Hat to rehab three Ross Creek trails starting Aug. 24
Crews will widen and repave 1.23 kilometres of trail in the Ross Creek network, with work expected to run into late October.
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Brooks Bandits add former goaltender Pierce Charleson as scout
The AJHL franchise is bolstering its scouting department by bringing back a player who helped it capture a national title.
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Medicine Hat's Southwest Substation groundwork nears completion
The City says equipment deliveries and a new transmission line are next on the schedule as the project moves into its facility construction phase.
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Alberta logs first wildfire-free August day in 40 years
Alberta Wildfire confirmed no active fires burned in the province's Forest Protection Area on August 17, a milestone not seen in four decades.
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AltaLink to fly helicopter patrols across central Alberta Aug. 24-28
The utility says the flights are routine and aims to limit disturbance to residents, livestock and wildlife along the way.
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Amazing Race for Hunger returns to Medicine Hat Saturday for fifth year
Twenty teams will race across the city to raise money for The Root Cellar's Emergency Food Pantry, with the event livestreamed for those not competing.
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Trump touts Keystone XL revival as trade win, but status unclear
President Trump claimed a Canada-U.S. trade deal reviving Keystone XL, though officials would not say what, if anything, has changed since Ottawa first pitched the idea last year.
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Elks can move six points clear of Blue Bombers with Friday win
Edmonton hosts Winnipeg with sole possession of first place and the season series tiebreaker on the line.
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Alberta crops set to yield 20% above average, Peace region up 9%
Persistent rain has slowed crop staging in parts of Alberta while easing heat stress in the south, according to the latest AFSC crop report.
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Medicine Hat council orders review of business licence fee structure
The move follows Chamber of Commerce complaints that 2025 fee hikes outpaced inflation for some businesses.
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Trump pauses 50% tariffs on $28-billion in Canadian goods for three days
The White House says the pause hinges on Canada addressing provincial liquor bans, auto import quotas and dairy supply management, with Trump also citing the Keystone XL pipeline.
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Alberta to hold first AI data centre town hall in Lacombe
Residents worried about water use, pollution and electricity costs will get to question officials at the province's inaugural public session on AI data centre development.
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Brooke Henderson chases third CPKC Women's Open title in Edmonton
The tournament features six of the world's top 10 players, including No. 1 Nelly Korda, at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Club.
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Medicine Hat's Weddingstar to close Sept. 25, cutting 85 jobs
The wedding-favours maker, founded in 1983, says it can no longer absorb the costs of cross-border tariffs and lost trade exemptions.
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Cypress County sets $65M budget, seeks RFP for Dunmore recreation centre
The planned facility would offer two ice sheets and up to six curling sheets at a Dunmore Junction site serving the wider region.
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Edmonton's Rankin, Fajardo among CFL stars chasing records at midseason
Montreal receiver Tyson Philpot is on pace for a record-breaking 2,308 receiving yards, but Edmonton players Justin Rankin and Cody Fajardo also feature prominently in this season's historic offensive numbers.
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RCMP warns Sikh activists of threats ahead of October Edmonton referendum
Police told two Khalistan referendum organizers their lives face credible, serious threats, but the lead coordinator says the vote planned for Edmonton this fall will proceed as scheduled.
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Big Marble Go Centre east lot repaving starts Aug. 19, done by Oct. 2
The City of Medicine Hat says the project will be completed in phases to limit disruption for visitors and pickleball players.
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Red Deer housing starts fall 9% to 270 through July
New CMHC data shows most major Alberta cities posting fewer housing starts this year, with Lethbridge the lone exception among the centres tracked.
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Medicine Hat College students showcase drone and transit research at C4i event
A summer showcase at Medicine Hat College's Centre for Innovation featured student projects ranging from agricultural drone imaging to a proposed coach service linking the Hat to Calgary's airport.
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Poll: 56% of Canadians want tough U.S. trade stance, but only 46% of Albertans agree
A new Leger survey finds Albertans are the least likely of any province to back a hard-line approach to trade talks with Washington, even as new U.S. tariffs on $28 billion in Canadian goods loom.
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Red Deer Rockets softball team takes silver at Special Olympics Canada Games
The Red Deer-based squad went undefeated through round-robin play before falling in the gold-medal game at the Medicine Hat tournament.
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Elks' J.J. Ross, Cody Fajardo named CFL Week 11 top players
Edmonton swept two of the CFL's three weekly player honours after a lopsided win over Toronto, with B.C.'s Zander Horvath also recognized.
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NDP asks Competition Bureau to probe Carney ads over emissions claims
The complaint targets two federal videos published June 30, including one in which Prime Minister Mark Carney says emissions will rise in coming years.
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Red Deer Chamber names 21 finalists for 2026 Business of the Year Awards
An independent adjudication committee of local business leaders selected the finalists across seven award categories.
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Fox Creek sawmill closure looms as Trump's 50% tariffs set to hit Wednesday
Canfor's permanent closure of its Fox Creek mill will cost 74 jobs in the northwestern Alberta town of under 1,800 people as Ottawa scrambles to avert a new round of U.S. tariffs.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 9 days
Red Deer gallery hosts black-and-white photo exhibit on Alberta coal history
The exhibit runs through October at the Kiwanis Gallery inside the Red Deer Public Library, with a public opening event planned for early September.
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Teen star Anna Huang returns to CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton with new confidence
Vancouver's Anna Huang, now the youngest golfer to win four Ladies European Tour titles, tees off at Royal Mayfair Golf Club with a very different résumé than last year's rookie debut.
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Alberta independence group holds Redcliff town hall ahead of Oct. 19 referendum
Let's Talk Alberta brought its cross-province tour to Redcliff's Harmony Hall, part of a broader push ahead of a provincial referendum with 10 questions on the ballot this fall.
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Medicine Hat police triple body camera fleet to 86 units
The expansion meets a provincial mandate requiring all frontline officers to wear body cameras and follows a pilot project the service began in 2017.
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Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas warns of no US trade deal as tariff deadline nears
With no Canada-U.S. trade agreement in place, southern Alberta producers face uncertainty over access to their largest export market.
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Lethbridge unveils $940M ten-year capital plan, seeks public input
The City of Lethbridge is asking residents to help shape a decade of infrastructure spending through its new Capital Improvement Program.
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Red Deer house sales drop to 179 in July, average price falls to $424,040
Homes in Red Deer also took longer to sell in July, with the average time on market climbing to 42 days from 34 in June.
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Alberta regulator rejects gas plant for Olds data centre project
The Alberta Utilities Commission ruled the proposed generation station sat too close to homes and businesses in the town north of Calgary, sinking a key piece of a massive data centre plan.
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Medicine Hat area
Environment Canada warns of damaging winds and large hail as storms are expected to develop Monday afternoon and continue into the evening.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 8 days
United Way Central Alberta seeks backpack donations for Tools for School
With classes set to resume in a few weeks, organizers are asking Red Deer-area residents to fill and donate backpacks for students in need.
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Calgary-Shaw byelection set for Sept. 14 after Schulz resignation
The southern Calgary riding has had no sitting MLA since May, and three parties have now lined up candidates ahead of the vote.
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Medicine Hat police drone beat officers to scenes 64% of time in pilot
The three-day trial with Skydio tested whether a remotely piloted drone could give officers real-time information before they reach a call.
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Grande Prairie tourism group launches survey on region's future
The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association wants residents to weigh in on what makes northwestern Alberta appealing to visitors before the project wraps up in October.
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Sylvan Lake RCMP crime severity index drops 10.7% in 2025
Statistics Canada data shows crime severity fell across the Sylvan Lake detachment area, mirroring a provincewide decline in RCMP-policed jurisdictions.
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Mavericks re-sign head coach Ryan Reed for third season in 2027
The announcement comes as the Western Canadian Baseball League wrapped up its season with the Saskatoon Berries claiming their first-ever title.
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Chief criticizes province after minister skips Treaty 6's 150th event
Grand Chief Joey Pete says the absence of Alberta's Indigenous relations minister from a Treaty 6 anniversary ceremony reflects poorly on the province's priorities amid separation talk.
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Medicine Hat council weighs $4M for power plant repairs, business fee overhaul
City council meets Monday to decide on reallocating capital funds for electric generation upgrades and on a plan to simplify business licence fees starting in 2027.
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Jesse Carlson wins Indian Relay title at Medicine Hat Stampede
The Two Medicine rider came from fourth place to capture the championship as two days of racing wrapped up on Sunday.
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Alberta seeks public input on 19,529-sq-km Berland sub-region plan
The province wants Albertans to weigh in on land use near Jasper National Park before a Nov. 12 deadline.
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Prince Albert athlete wins bocce gold, interviews Governor General in Medicine Hat
Tanner Svenson went undefeated through five bocce matches at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games while also pursuing his broadcasting ambitions.
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Canadian delegation, including Alberta reps, pitches trade at Iowa State Fair
With 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods set to take effect Wednesday, a Manitoba-led delegation used the Iowa State Fair to press the case for cross-border trade.
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Last-place Calgary Wild upset league-leading Ottawa Rapid 4-3
Ottawa's 10-match unbeaten run in the Northern Super League ended at McMahon Stadium despite the Rapid controlling more possession and shots.
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Elks rout Argonauts 42-12 behind Ross's 85-yard pick-six
Edmonton improved to 7-3 on the season, snapping a two-game skid and staying within striking distance of Saskatchewan atop the CFL's West Division.
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Special Olympics Canada Summer Games wrap up in Medicine Hat with $12M boost
More than 1,700 athletes, coaches and officials competed across 10 sports in the southeast Alberta city, an event organizers spent up to eight years planning.
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94-year-old Ken Sauer helped bring Special Olympics Games to Medicine Hat
Dr. Ken Sauer, a former Medicine Hat city councillor and school superintendent, has spent 80 years volunteering in the community he helped put on the national map.
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Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation wins bid to keep water licence case alive over data centre
A court has rejected O'Leary Digital Limited's attempt to strike down the First Nation's legal challenge, clearing the way for a judicial review in December.
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Calgary charity marks five years of Taliban rule, cites 2.4 million girls barred from school
As the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Kabul hits its fifth anniversary, a Calgary-based advocacy group says the world must not look away from the plight of Afghan women and girls.
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Bombers' 33-21 win over Ottawa tightens West Division race with Stampeders
Winnipeg's victory leaves Calgary with a game in hand but a game behind in a tightening West Division playoff picture.
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Red Deer's Eileen Park ties for 7th at Canadian Junior Girls golf event
Central Alberta junior golfers had mixed results at national championships this week, with one Red Deer player earning a spot in a upcoming LPGA Tour stop.
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Alberta's Central region crops seen 23% above five-year average
The province's latest crop report shows the Central region leading in barley, oat and pea yield projections even as soil moisture lags in parts of the South and Central.
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Elks host Argonauts as Calgary teams headline Saturday sports slate
Alberta's CFL and soccer clubs are in action Saturday, with Edmonton and Calgary each hosting games across three leagues.
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Regina golfer scores hole-in-one at Special Olympics Canada Games in Medicine Hat
Team Saskatchewan's Taylor Carter sank a 135-yard ace on the 16th hole during the final round of competition at Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club.
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Picture Butte marks 100th anniversary with weekend-long celebration
The southern Alberta town is hosting a full slate of festivities, from a street dance to a centennial parade, to mark a century as a community.
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Elections Alberta refutes voter registration rumours ahead of Oct. 19 referendum
The provincial election agency says no one has been removed from the List of Electors without consent, despite social media claims otherwise.
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ASIRT clears two officers in 2025 Ermineskin Cree Nation shooting
A man was struck by police gunfire last June after appearing to point what officers believed was a shotgun; he survived after surgery. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team found no wrongdoing by the two RCMP officers involved.
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Red Deer traffic stop leads to seizure of 1.1kg fentanyl, two charged
One of two men charged in the case has since skipped a court date and is now wanted by RCMP on an arrest warrant.
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Dreeshen says QEII Highway alignment through Red Deer park not finalized
Provincial and city officials remain at odds over how the QEII Highway expansion will affect Maskepetoon Park, with negotiations over compensation still ahead.
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Elks host Argonauts Saturday looking to snap two-game skid
Edmonton fell from atop the West Division to second place behind Saskatchewan after back-to-back losses, including a 48-30 defeat to Montreal last weekend.
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Parkland RCMP seek missing 42-year-old Timothy Wilson, last seen May 11
Police believe Timothy Wilson could be in Parkland County, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer or Calgary and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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AHS issues two water quality advisories near Milk River amid warm weekend weather
With sunny mid-20s temperatures expected this weekend, Alberta Health Services is urging caution at two popular swimming spots near Lethbridge.
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Motowylo posts fastest time on Night 2 of Battle of the Rockies
A packed grandstand in Rocky Mountain House watched chuckwagon action heat up as the World Finals push toward Saturday's championship deciders.
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Alberta delays school flag rules and weekly anthem mandate past Sept. 1
The changes stem from a spring bill the government said was meant to remove ideology from classrooms.
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Second suspect in Medicine Hat shooting arrested in Calgary
Both men sought in a Medicine Hat shooting investigation are now in custody after Calgary police made a second arrest.
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Warrior Relay Races return to Lethbridge's Whoop-Up Days rodeo
The relay races run alongside the pro rodeo as part of next week's Whoop-Up Days celebrations in Lethbridge, combining both into a single show.
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Special Olympics Canada Summer Games wrap up Saturday in Medicine Hat
Medal events in basketball, bocce, soccer and tenpin bowling close out the week-long national competition as Ribfest and other weekend events also run in the city.
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Special Olympics Games generated $12M for Medicine Hat, chamber says
The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce says the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games brought a major economic boost while putting the region in the national spotlight.
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Artist flags mark SAAG's 50th anniversary at Indian Battle Park
Three flags inspired by native prairie plants are flying in Lethbridge's river valley as part of a gallery exhibition marking a milestone anniversary.
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Medicine Hat's Mitchell MacDonald to bowl for Team Alberta at 2026 Special Olympics Games
Mitchell MacDonald, a Medicine Hat 10-pin bowler who represented Canada at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, will compete on home soil as the city hosts the national event.
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Alberta to hold Ponoka town hall on AI data centres Aug. 19
Residents can register in advance to attend the in-person session or a later virtual event with Premier Danielle Smith.
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Onion Lake RCMP seek missing woman known to visit Maskwacis area
Raelene Littlewolfe, 37, has not been in contact with family since Aug. 9, prompting a police appeal that spans two provinces.
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RCMP find no grounds for charges after Camp Tamarack safety complaints
Clairmont RCMP investigated Camp Tamarack after a parent flagged an allegedly racist social media post by a staff member and raised broader safety concerns.
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B.C. court approves $4.5M WestJet harassment settlement
The class-action deal covers thousands of female flight attendants who worked for the Calgary-based airline over a nearly seven-year span.
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B.C. Lions edge Stampeders 30-26 in Calgary as Adams Jr. exits injured
Nathan Rourke passed for 301 yards and ran for a score as B.C. rallied late, while Calgary's QB and top rusher both left the game injured in the fourth quarter.
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Environment Canada flags funnel cloud risk for Red Deer area
Weak rotation under fast-growing clouds could produce funnel clouds through Wednesday evening, forecasters say, with a small chance of a landspout tornado.
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Collaros returns for Bombers as Stampeders eye West Division race
Winnipeg's Zach Collaros is set to start Friday against winless Ottawa, in a game with direct playoff implications for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL's West Division.
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Benalto miniature railway fundraiser returns Sept. 12-13 for children's hospitals
A hand-built four-kilometre miniature train track near Benalto will again open to the public, with ride proceeds going to two Alberta children's hospital foundations.
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Blackfalds launches mobile app after residents flagged information gaps
The new app followed feedback in the 2026 budget survey that residents struggled to find event and program information through the town's website or social media.
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Rainfall warning issued for southwest Alberta, 30-40mm more expected
Environment and Climate Change Canada warned that ongoing rain could pool on roads and in low-lying areas through Friday.
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Grande Prairie boy, 6, granted Make-A-Wish trip to Cancun after beating leukemia
RCMP and city police officers surprised the boy at his home with a wish box, honouring his dream of becoming a police officer.
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Longtime Flames radio voice Peter Maher dies at 79
Maher, famous for catchphrases like "Yeah, baby!", called Calgary Flames hockey on radio for more than three decades.
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Alberta puts $1.5M into Whitecourt newsprint mill's $50M expansion
The funding, drawn from the province's Investment and Growth Fund, targets the only newsprint mill operating in Alberta.
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Alberta commissions $400,000 study on 100-year water security
The province wants a contractor to examine global water projects, including California's aqueduct, as a model for future infrastructure decisions.
- CommunityRed DeerRemoved in 4 days
Ponoka Aquaplex closing Aug. 24 to Sept. 7 for annual maintenance
The pool facility will undergo deep cleaning and washroom upgrades before reopening Sept. 8, with pass holders directed to a nearby community pool.
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Jason Glass wins opening night at WPCA World Finals in Rocky Mountain House
The four-day Battle of the Rockies chuckwagon championship got underway despite afternoon rain, with the World Champion Driver set to be crowned Saturday.
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Alberta RCMP issues safety tips for new drivers citing crash risk
Police say age and inexperience make young and new drivers more likely to be involved in fatal and injury collisions, prompting a reminder campaign on basic road safety habits.
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Medicine Hat police test drone response program through Aug. 14
The three-day trial involves deploying a drone from headquarters to assist with active calls for service.
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Lieutenant Governor praises Medicine Hat's hosting of Special Olympics Games
Salma Lakhani, on her second visit to Medicine Hat, credited local volunteers for the success of the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, which run through Saturday.
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Sylvan Lake Gulls sweep Okotoks, reach WCBL final for second year
The Gulls will chase their first franchise championship after eliminating the Okotoks Dawgs in the West Division final.
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Red Deer town hall draws 150 to voice concerns over AI data centres
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and shadow minister Nathan Ip held a consultation at Westerner Park as part of a province-wide tour on AI data centre development.
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Medicine Hat's Jessica Garcia to play for Canada at IFA7 Super Cup in Peru
The Monsignor McCoy High School graduate will join 14 other players from Alberta, B.C. and Yukon on Team Canada's roster for the seven-a-side tournament.
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New U.S. tariffs set for Aug. 19 would spare Alberta, hit B.C. hardest
A University of Calgary economist finds Alberta faces almost no exposure to a new round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, while experts warn the uneven impact could split provinces apart.
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Peterman and Gallant join Curling Canada's 15-team national program for 2026-27
The Chestermere-based mixed doubles pair, fifth at the 2026 Winter Olympics, were selected alongside four other mixed teams as Curling Canada begins a new four-year cycle.
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Stampeders host Lions Thursday in West Division showdown at McMahon
Calgary sits at 4-5 and B.C. at 3-5 as both clubs try to climb the CFL's West Division standings in the season's second half.
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Canada insolvencies up 11.5% in June, Alberta among provinces above 2019 levels
National insolvency filings are approaching levels last seen during the 2009 financial crisis, with Alberta among the provinces where totals now exceed pre-pandemic figures.
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Alberta RCMP begin switch to navy blue uniform shirts on Aug. 15
The colour change is part of a national effort to modernize RCMP uniforms, and comes amid recent incidents of people impersonating police.
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Red Deer finalizes purchase of Michener North Lands, city to take possession in September
The years-long deal follows demolition of 28 buildings and extensive environmental remediation and testing on the historic site.
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Cremona woman, 69, charged after alleged theft from Mountain View County home
Didsbury RCMP say the accused had been hired to provide home-care and housekeeping services at the rural property before the alleged theft occurred.
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Elks' Rankin sees fewer carries as Edmonton hosts Toronto Saturday
Edmonton running back Justin Rankin has topped 100 rushing yards in four of five games this season when given 10 or more carries, but his workload has since dropped sharply.
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Red Deer Ringette to host free 'Come Try It' session Aug. 30
Kids ages 4 to 16 can test out ringette at no cost at the G.H. Dawe Centre later this month.
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Adult, teen charged after firearm threats at Maskwacis home
RCMP say two men entered a Louis Bull Nation residence and threatened to shoot a victim's son before fleeing on foot.
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Brooks Bandits set BCHL exhibition slate amid major roster turnover
The back-to-back BCHL champions will open preseason play Sept. 8 against Spruce Grove as they rebuild after losing key players to major junior, NCAA and pro hockey.
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Alberta puts nearly $21M into sexual violence supports, Medicine Hat's Sanare included
The province says the funding will help sexual assault and child advocacy centres meet growing demand for trauma-informed care across Alberta.
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Red Deer Royals debut redesigned uniforms after 20-plus years of use
The marching band unveiled its first uniform overhaul since 2004, prioritizing member safety and comfort while touring Scotland to mark 50 years since its first international trip.
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WPCA World Finals underway in Rocky Mountain House
The four-day playoff series at the Battle of the Rockies will crown a Wheels on Fire Series world champion on Sunday.
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Alberta still searching for carrier to replace WestJet in Medicine Hat
More than seven weeks after WestJet's last flight, provincial officials say they are still evaluating proposals to bring scheduled air service back to the city.
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Ian Tyson tribute show set for Medicine Hat's Monarch Theatre Sept. 17
A touring production featuring musicians who worked with the late Canadian songwriter will bring more than two dozen of his songs to the newly renovated venue.
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Flames sign five-year radio deal with Corus after Sportsnet 960 shutdown
Calgary Flames games will move to QR Calgary 770 AM under a new five-year agreement, filling the gap left when Sportsnet 960 went off the air in July.
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Lethbridge water drive for unhoused runs through end of August
Local agencies say demand for bottled water remains high as they continue collecting donations for the city's unhoused and at-risk residents.
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Alberta Wildlife Federation asks public to report cormorant sightings
The province-wide project seeks input from anglers, boaters and birdwatchers to track a bird species already common on Alberta lakes.
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Red Deer gathers public input on downtown safety concerns
About 50 to 60 people attended a city engagement session addressing crime, homelessness and cleanliness in Red Deer's core.
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Partial solar eclipse crosses Alberta skies from 9:47 to 11:37 a.m.
The moon passed between the sun and Earth on Wednesday, producing a partial eclipse seen across nearly all of Canada.
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Red alert issued for dangerous storm near Claresholm, baseball-size hail possible
Environment Canada tracked an extremely dangerous thunderstorm moving southeast at 50 km/h through the Claresholm area, prompting an Alberta Emergency Alert.
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Medicine Hat's Corbin Mayer completes cross-Alberta Special Olympics torch run
The torch relay wrapped up with a Solar Plunge in Medicine Hat, raising funds for local Special Olympics programming ahead of the Summer Games opening ceremony.
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Medicine Hat woman charged after e-motorcycle runs two red lights
The rider, a suspended driver, narrowly avoided a collision with a transport truck before officers pulled her over near the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Red Deer Riggers set for men's national baseball championship in New Brunswick
The senior AAA team qualified for nationals after winning last year's Sunburst League title and is now fundraising to cover roughly $50,000 in travel costs.
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ECCC warns of possible funnel clouds over central Alberta Tuesday
Environment and Climate Change Canada says weak rotation under growing clouds could briefly touch down as landspout tornadoes in the region.
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Penhold to open $8.7-million public services building Aug. 14
The new facility will house the town's protective services and operations departments under one roof. Residents are invited to a ribbon-cutting, tour and BBQ to mark the opening.
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Downtown Days returns to Medicine Hat Aug. 21-22 with street closures
The two-day community event will bring food, live music and shopping to downtown Medicine Hat, with several streets closing to create a pedestrian-friendly space.
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Alberta Open Farm Days opens roughly 150 sites Aug. 15-16
The annual event lets Albertans visit farms and related sites across the province, with a 2026 theme focused on rangelands and the people who manage grazing animals.
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Serfas Farms gives $1 million to Lethbridge cardiac care campaign
The donation from the Lethbridge-area farm family pushes the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's fundraising effort well past its original goal.
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Calgary-launched petition urges removal of U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra
Nearly 30,000 signatures back a call for Ottawa to expel the American envoy, with the petition set to be tabled in the House of Commons this fall.
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Philpot, Johnson, Coxie named CFL top players after Elks, Stampeders losses
Montreal's Tyson Philpot torched Edmonton's defence while Toronto's Damonte Coxie set up a game-winning field goal against Calgary as the CFL named its Week 10 standouts.
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Andrew Baker named CEO of Calgary-based Alpine Canada
The 43-year-old former Canadian Olympic Committee executive takes over a federation overseeing roughly 15,000 racers and 5,500 coaches nationwide.
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Special Olympics Canada Summer Games kick off in Medicine Hat
Athletes from across Canada began competing Tuesday in softball, soccer, basketball, bocce and tenpin bowling as the week-long Games got underway, with all events free for spectators.
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Alberta leads Canada with 15.1% drop in auto thefts in 2026
A new national report finds Alberta posted the sharpest provincial decline in vehicle thefts as overall Canadian numbers move closer to levels seen before the 2021 crime surge.
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GoFundMe seeks $45,000 for Red Deer senior after uninsured home fire
The 70-year-old man, Larry, escaped safely from the Aug. 3 fire in the Kentwood neighbourhood, but had no home insurance to cover repairs.
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Alberta to review Amber Alert rules after Calgary boy's death
The review comes after an 11-year-old boy with autism vanished from a Calgary day home and was later found dead in an underground pipe system.
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Red Deer airshow draws more than 26,000 over three days
The July 24-26 event marked a milestone return for aviation fans in central Alberta, featuring the Snowbirds' farewell tour of the CT-114 Tutor jets.
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Calgary officer shot during traffic stop; suspect found dead in Bow River
The wounded officer is in stable condition in hospital after a chaotic pursuit that ended near Edworthy Park.
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County of Grande Prairie sets 2026-2027 advocacy priorities
Council's annual lobbying list targets electricity pricing, highway funding and health care access for the region.
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Red Deer's Brock England scores twice as Canada wins Hlinka Gretzky gold
Canada finished the under-18 tournament undefeated, capping the run with an 8-1 rout of the United States in the gold medal game.
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Beaverlodge ED faces 72 hours of doctor shortages this week
Alberta Health Services says nursing staff will still handle urgent triage during the closures, but emergency calls will be diverted elsewhere.
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BC wildfire kills one, forces 20,000 out as Unifor opens GM talks
A wire roundup carried by a Lethbridge outlet covers the Bald Range wildfire in B.C.'s South Okanagan, a Montreal police scandal update and the start of Unifor-GM contract talks.
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Medicine Hat businesses rally as 2026 Special Olympics Canada Games open Aug. 11
Local shops, hotels and restaurants are pitching in with services and volunteers as athletes from across Canada arrive for the five-day Games.
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