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AlbertaFeb 07, 2024

Danielle Smith meet with Ontario Premier Doug Ford today in Toronto

Alberta Premier Daniel Smith today met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford at his residence in Toronto. Smith is visiting Washington DC from today. Her visit is considered very important as she will meet with the US industry leaders and try to get new deals for Alberta. Premier Smith will also promote Alberta's energy sector on this visit. Smith said in a statement that Alberta has always been a partner of the United States and that both have similar goals in the energy sector. It is worth noting that the US has been a major trading partner of Alberta and Alberta has also been a major export of the
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AlbertaFeb 06, 2024

Danielle Smith to visit Washington tomorrow

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is going on a visit to Washington tomorrow. His visit is going to be very important. Meanwhile, he will meet with the industry leader of America and try to get new deals for Alberta. Premier Smith will also promote Alberta's energy sector on this visit. In a statement, Smith said that Alberta has always been a partner of Erica and that both have similar goals in the energy sector. It is worth noting that the US has been a major trading partner of Alberta and Alberta has also been a major export of the US. In 2022, Alberta exported $141.3 billion to the United
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AlbertaFeb 05, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Ottawa to open new provincial office

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa today where she is set to open a new provincial office. Smith's office says the new space is meant to expand the province's presence in the nation's capital and to amplify Alberta's voice on the national stage. Alberta and Ottawa often butt heads over their views on the environment, energy and pensions. And last week, both governments traded barbs over the province's recently announced policies related to the treatment of transgender youth. Smith is also set to deliver a keynote address today to the Economic Club of Canada, where the topic will be th
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AlbertaJan 26, 2024

Calgary: During the coming days, there will be a change in the temperature during the day

Daytime temperatures are expected to change in Calgary over the coming days. Environment Canada According to Calgary, the temperature during the day will be slightly higher than at night. During the day yesterday, the temperature was slightly higher than normal. This change is due to the warm winds blowing from the west as it melts the snow in some places. Friday to Sunday is expected to be partly sunny and cloudy. Meanwhile, the temperature can remain in the range of 4 to 10 degrees Celsius during the day. Some footpaths and roads were covered with snow in the morning but later the snow st
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AlbertaJan 23, 2024

The temperature is expected to be -4 degrees Celsius in Edmonton today

In Edmonton, the temperature is expected to be -4 degrees Celsius today, but the temperature will feel like -15 degrees Celsius due to the cold winds. The temperature may remain at -6 degree Celsius till afternoon. Skies will remain clear during the night and patches of fog will start forming in the evening. Winds may blow at a speed of 15 km per hour from morning to evening and the temperature may drop to -9 degrees Celsius at night. Tomorrow will be sunny and foggy patches will be visible in the morning. Temperatures are expected to remain at -2 degrees Celsius, but temperatures will feel
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AlbertaJan 19, 2024

The temperature in Calgary is expected to reach -13 degrees Celsius, cold winds will prevail

Temperature in Calgary today is expected to be -13 degrees celsius with cold winds. However, today the temperature is slightly higher than Thursday. Snow is expected tonight and the temperature will be -16 degrees Celsius. The temperature is expected to be in the range of -8 to -6 degrees Celsius from Saturday to Monday. 1 to 3 cm of snow is also possible on Sunday night. It is worth noting that many roads in Calgary are covered with snow and snow removal is underway. Crew members are busy removing it and their priority is major highways. They said that it may take about 18 hours to clear a
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AlbertaJan 18, 2024

Edmonton: Shooting incidents in 2023 increased by 34 percent over 2022

Shooting incidents in Edmonton are up 34 percent in 2023 from 2022. The police said in a media release on Wednesday that 165 shooting incidents took place in 2022, compared to 221 last year. They seized 892 pistols last year. However, if only the month of December is compared in both the years, such incidents occurred less in 2023. Sometimes innocent bystanders become targets during the firing. According to the police, 17 incidents of firing took place in December 2023, meaning firing took place the next day except for one day. Meanwhile, people standing nearby were injured in 13 incidents.
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AlbertaJan 16, 2024

Former Premier of Alberta Rachel Notley Announced to resign from the post of NDP

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley has announced her resignation as the province's NDP president. Notley has been the leader of the Alberta NDP since 2014. She first became an MLA from Edmonton-Strathcona in 2008. At that time the party was on only two seats. In 2015, under her leadership, New Democratic formed the government in the state with 54 seats and at that time Notley became the premier for the first time. With Notley's resignation announcement, the party will have to prepare for the election of a new leader. Notley says she can remain a member of Edmonton-Strathcona until her ter
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AlbertaJan 16, 2024

Water supply stopped in Calgary due to damaged pipes

In Calgary today, water supply to dozens of homes is off due to damaged water pipelines in many places. City officials reported that 28 homes are without water due to a damaged water pipe in the 100 block of Rundlehorn Lane N.E. Due to this, 13 houses in Charleswood and 6 houses in Montgomery are facing this problem. According to the city, they are sending water tanks to maintain water supply.

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BCMay 29, 2025

B.C. NDP ex-minister urges Eby to walk back 'astounding and disheartening' Bill 15

Former British Columbia minister Melanie Mark is accusing Premier David Eby and his cabinet of "turning their backs" on First Nations, local governments and environmentalists by passing controversial bills to fast-track infrastructure projects. Mark, the first First Nations woman elected to B.C.'s legislature and a former cabinet colleague of Eby, says it's "astounding and disheartening" behaviour by the government. Both bills passed in the legislature Wednesday night, with Bill 15 that fast-tracks public and private infrastructure projects getting through thanks to a rare tiebreaking vote by
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BCMay 29, 2025

Police plead for information in 2019 homicide of Richmond, B.C., notary Stephen Chong

Police are issuing a plea for information nearly six years after a British Columbia notary public was found dead in his office in what investigators say was a targeted homicide. The Society of Notaries Public of B.C. is also offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and charging of those responsible for the killing of Stephen Chong in Richmond, B.C., on Oct. 18, 2019. Sgt. Freda Fong with the province's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Chong had no criminal record and investigators believe his death was an isolated incident. Fong says investigators are still
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CanadaMay 29, 2025

Panthers advance to 3rd straight Stanley Cup final, Oilers take on Stars tonight

The Edmonton Oilers have the opportunity to close out the Western Conference final and head to a Stanley CupFinal rematch. Edmonton takes a 3-1 series lead into Game 5 at Dallas on Thursday night. Edmonton has won three games in a row while holding the Stars to only two goals. Defending Stanley Cupchampion Florida is awaiting the West winner after closing out the East final with a 5-3 win at Carolina in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Panthers beat Edmonton in a seven-game Stanley Cup Final last June. That was after the Oilers beat Dallas in a six-game West final.
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CanadaMay 29, 2025

RCMP arrest Edmonton teen allegedly connected to online terrorism network

RCMP say they have arrested an Alberta teen because investigators believe the youth will commit terrorism offences. Mounties allege a 15-year-old from Edmonton was planning to commit offences related to the COM/764. They say it is a violent online network that lures youth and encourages them to commit sexual acts, self-harm and animal torture. Investigators say they have commenced proceedings against the youth by way of a terrorism peace bond. A peace bond allows investigators to monitor people who appear likely to commit a crime when there's no evidence of an actual offence.
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WorldMay 29, 2025

Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard

A US federal judge has extended the stay on the Trump administration's move to ban Harvard University from admitting foreign students until a decision is made in the case. Harvard filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Massachusetts on Friday against the Homeland Security Department's decision. The university said in the petition that the government's action is unconstitutional and will have an immediate and devastating impact on Harvard and more than 7,000 student visa holders. It is worth noting that Harvard University is a prestigious university in the US, in which thousands of students fr