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Sister alleges 'gross negligence' behind fatal police shooting of Edmonton bystander

Sister alleges 'gross negligence' behind fatal police shooting of Edmonton bystander

EDMONTON — A woman says her brother was sitting by his TV in his basement suite last February when he was killed by a stray police bullet, calling it the result of "gross negligence" from officers responding to a robbery.
Inquiry into use of Emergencies Act expecting testimony on Alberta border blockades

Inquiry into use of Emergencies Act expecting testimony on Alberta border blockades

The public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act will continue hearing about protests that took place at an Alberta border crossing earlier this year in support of the "Freedom Convoy." Jim Willett, mayor of Coutts, Alta.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith back in the legislature with byelection win

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith back in the legislature with byelection win

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is back in the legislature, winning a seat more than seven years after she left.
New Alberta energy minister to keep coal moratorium, considers well cleanup breaks

New Alberta energy minister to keep coal moratorium, considers well cleanup breaks

EDMONTON — Alberta's new energy minister has promised to maintain an order protecting the Rocky Mountains in the province from coal development, for now.
Alberta Opposition demands Smith revoke call for advice from COVID 'bioweapon' doc

Alberta Opposition demands Smith revoke call for advice from COVID 'bioweapon' doc

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Danielle Smith must cancel the invitation for advice from Dr.
Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses unvaccinated woman's case for organ donation

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Court of Appeal has upheld the requirement that eligible transplant recipients be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying the stipulation did not violate the charter rights of a woman who refused to get a dose.
Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of Canada'

Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of Canada'

CALGARY — Across from the headquarters of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies, a new initiative aims to ensure that Calgary and its largest industry aren't left behind in the global pursuit of a low-carbon economy.
Saskatchewan man charged in 1981 sexual assault case, Edmonton police say

Saskatchewan man charged in 1981 sexual assault case, Edmonton police say

Edmonton police say they have charged a man in a sexual assault case from 1981 involving a 15-year-old girl. Police say the girl was walking home across a school field in northeast Edmonton when she was grabbed, dragged and sexually assaulted.
TransAlta reports Q3 profit, raises dividend and financial guidance

TransAlta reports Q3 profit, raises dividend and financial guidance

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. increased its dividend as it reported a third-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago and raised its financial guidance for the year. The power utility says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 5.
'He's not breathing': Trial begins for Calgary man accused in infant's death

'He's not breathing': Trial begins for Calgary man accused in infant's death

CALGARY — A Calgary father has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his infant son, as court heard the man's 911 call in which he said he was trying to calm the baby down.
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