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Tornado Damages Homes and Businesses in Northwestern Alberta

Residents of Girouxville were caught off-guard after a tornado struck without any prior weather warnings.

Upper Bankhead, Bankhead, Banff National Park, Alberta, CanadaBanff National Park in the Canadian province of Alberta was founded in 1885 and is Canada’s oldest national park. Its creation dates back

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Tornado Hits Northern Alberta

The storm touched down in the Peace River region and Girouxville, marking the province's 10th tornado this year.

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Tool Shed Brewing Company named exclusive beer provider for WestJet

The Calgary-based brewery will supply three of its beers on all WestJet flights starting in June 2024.

Much of the United States was blanketed in white during the opening days of 2018. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired a true-color image of

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Tornado Hits Northwestern Alberta Village

A sudden storm touched down in the Peace River region on Monday, marking the province's 10th tornado of the year.

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Festivals return to Edmonton's Hawrelak Park after three-year closure

The Freewill Shakespeare Festival will be among the first events to return to the renovated site this June.

Untitled (commonly known as the Prairie Chicken) (1975), sculpture by George Norris. Installed on the University of Calgary campus as part of the university's 1975 Centennial Program.The studying hill

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University of Calgary to Analyze Costs of Alberta Separation

A research team will examine if Alberta could provide federal services more cost-effectively as an independent nation.

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Four Alberta NDP MLAs will not seek re-election

Joe Ceci, Lori Sigurdson, Marlin Schmidt, and Luanne Metz will step down before the 2027 provincial election.

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Tornado Touches Down in Northwestern Alberta

A sudden storm caused damage to homes and businesses near Falher and Girouxville on Monday.

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Calgary Council Reviews Growth Plans as Population Nears 2 Million

City officials are weighing a 25-year recreation strategy, housing targets, and a contentious blanket rezoning policy.

Members of the Calgary Police Service, including Police Chief Mark Neufeld, pose for a photo at the Canada Day festivities in Calgary, Alberta

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Calgary Police Seek Two Men in Extortion Investigation

Authorities are asking for public assistance to locate two suspects linked to a series of extortion crimes in Alberta.

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Tornado Hits Northern Alberta, Damaging Homes and Businesses

A sudden storm touched down in the Peace River region, ripping roofs from houses and pulling trees from the ground.

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Alberta triples caregiver referral incentives in $3.1 million plan

The provincial government is expanding the Refer-A-Foster program to attract more kinship and permanency caregivers.

Alberta Legislative Assembly Chamber, viewed from opposition-side gallery

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Four Alberta NDP MLAs Will Not Seek Re-election in 2027

Legislators Joe Ceci, Lori Sigurdson, Marlin Schmidt, and Luanne Metz announce they will not run in the next provincial election.

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Fort McMurray Volunteers Fill 200 Potholes on Highway 63

Frustrated residents took road repairs into their own hands after perceived delays by contracted crews.

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Alberta Premier says province can secure Canada energy supply indefinitely

Danielle Smith cites strong trade ties and a new US oil pipeline permit as keys to long-term energy security.

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Edmonton Humane Society Hosts 31st Annual Pets in the Park Festival

The event featured a dachshund dash and fundraiser walk at Buena Vista Park on Sunday.

The narrow Strait of Hormuz lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, separating Iran (north) from the Arabian Peninsula (south). Only about 21 miles (34 km) wide at the narrowest point and

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Edmonton Gas Prices Dip After US-Iran Peace Deal

Fuel costs in Alberta show a slight decline as a tentative ceasefire agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Telus Sky (detail) from Calgary Tower, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2025-07-14.

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Wellings of Calgary Opens Independent Senior Living Community

The new active-living facility in Alberta provides housing and amenities for residents aged 55 and older.

Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose Alliance provincial political party, speaks at the Greenfield Community League in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Outlines Trade Priorities at North American Summit

Premier Smith focused on economic growth and regional priorities during the New North American Summit on June 10.

Loïc Kwemi after a game with FC Supra du Québec.

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Winnipeg Sea Bears Defeat Calgary Surge

The Winnipeg Sea Bears maintained a perfect home record as the Calgary Surge continued a winless start to the 2026 season.

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Calgary Stampede Hosts Inaugural First Nations Rodeo and Relay

Top Indigenous rodeo athletes from across North America competed in a new tradition at GMC Stadium.

An altogether fascinating map of North America and South America by Jean Janvier dating to 1862. Covers both continents from the Antarctic Circle to the arctic circle, extends westward to New Zealand

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Winnipeg Sea Bears and Calgary Surge Face Off in CEBL Play-In

Western Conference rivals met at the WinSport Event Centre to determine playoff seeding in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

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Alberta Native Plant Council Shares Spring Weed Management Guide

Experts advise homeowners to remove invasive species while preserving beneficial plants like clover to support pollinators.

Late winter view of the Alberta Provincial Legislature Building in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Alberta Debates Legalization of Raw Milk Sales

Rural municipalities and health experts clash over consumer choice and food-borne illness risks in Alberta

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Scarborough Shooting Stars Defeat Edmonton Stingers

The Shooting Stars maintain their lead in the CEBL standings with a 95-78 victory over the Stingers.

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Edmonton Stingers Extend Win Streak to Six Games

The Stingers defeated the Scarborough Shooting Stars in a CEBL regular-season matchup at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

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Tent caterpillars overrun Alberta campgrounds

Visitors at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park report massive insect surges during a cyclical population boom.

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New Supportive Recovery House for FASD Opens in Edmonton

The Den of Willows facility provides tailored housing and support for individuals living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Ice fishing shacks on Pigeon Lake at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, Alberta

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Tent Caterpillars Swarm Alberta Campground

Visitors at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park report an infestation of caterpillars during a cyclical population boom.

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Northern Alberta Animal Shelter Halts New Intakes

The Northern Alberta Society for Animal Protection stopped accepting animals on June 8 due to a lack of foster home space.

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Winnipeg Sea Bears Defeat Calgary Surge to Maintain Home Streak

The Sea Bears improved to 3-0 at home with a 92-72 victory over the Calgary Surge.

Basketball players from two opposing teams compete for the ball during a game.

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Calgary Surge and Winnipeg Sea Bears Clash in CEBL Playoff Battle

The Calgary Surge and Winnipeg Sea Bears faced off at the Canada Life Centre to determine Western Conference playoff positioning.

A hockey player in a Washington Capitals jersey is pushed against the boards by an Edmonton Oilers player.

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Darnell Nurse Requests Trade From Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers defenseman and assistant captain formally asked to be moved from the team on June 11, 2026.

A close-up view of the right cupola of Calgary City Hall.

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Calgary Leaders Discuss Transportation and Logistics Sector Growth

Industry executives and Calgary Economic Development meet to explore the sector's role in driving the city's economic expansion.

An exterior view of a Canada Packers industrial plant in Red Deer, Alberta.

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Calgary Surge Struggle for First Win in 2026 CEBL Season

The Canadian Elite Basketball League team faces a winless start amid conflicting reports on their early season record.

The exterior entrance of the Rogers Place arena.

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Oilers Defenseman Darnell Nurse Requests Trade

Assistant captain Darnell Nurse has formally asked the Edmonton Oilers for a trade, citing a need for a change in scenery.

A sign with the words COAL MINING TOFIELD ALBERTA.

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Corb Lund Submits Petition to Ban Coal Mining in Alberta Rockies

The musician and activist delivered more than 200,000 signatures to Elections Alberta to protect the Eastern Slopes.

Flames and smoke rise from a forested hillside in a mountainous region.

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Country Singer Corb Lund Launches Petition to Ban Alberta Coal Mining

The initiative seeks to protect the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains from new mining projects.

The facade and clock tower of Edmonton City Hall with the CN Tower and EPCOR Tower in the background.

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Analyst and Former MLA Back Edmonton-Calgary High-Speed Rail

Proponents say a high-speed rail link between Alberta's two largest cities would boost the economy and improve connectivity.

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Corb Lund submits anti-coal petition to Elections Alberta

Musician and activist delivers signatures from more than 200,000 residents demanding a ban on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains

A close-up shot of Carolyn Bennett standing behind a podium.

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Musician Corb Lund Delivers Anti-Coal Petition to Elections Alberta

The 'Water Not Coal' campaign seeks a ban on mining and exploration on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

A group of basketball players in team uniforms posing together for a photograph.

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Saskatoon Mamba and Calgary Surge Set for CEBL Matchup

Two Canadian Elite Basketball League teams prepare for a regular-season contest amid conflicting reports on the game's venue.

Hockey players from the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken compete on the ice during a game.

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Hurricanes Tie Stanley Cup Final as Oilers Consider Mike Babcock

Carolina evens the series after Game 4 victory while Edmonton explores hiring coach Mike Babcock.

A transit map of Calgary with a specific line highlighted in green.

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Calgary Mayor Proposes New Plans for Green Line LRT

Mayor Jeromy Farkas suggests downtown tunneling and temporary bus bridges to accelerate transit construction.

The Alberta Provincial Legislature Building in Edmonton during late winter with snow on the ground.

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Alberta Unveils 30-Year Passenger Rail Master Plan

The province plans to link Edmonton and Calgary via high-speed rail to reduce road congestion and improve mobility.

Two men in suits stand and face each other during a meeting.

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Canada Aims for Energy Superpower Status at Global Energy Show

Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson addresses geopolitical volatility during the second day of the Calgary event.

A large historic stone building with a grey roof and manicured lawns in Edmonton.

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Former Conservative Minister Appointed to Alberta Boundary Panel

Monte Solberg will help redraw provincial electoral ridings amid disputes over urban and rural representation.

The storefront of Drumheller Liquor in Alberta.

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Alberta Now Allows Liquor Sales Starting at 6 a.m. Year-Round

Licensed bars, restaurants, and pubs no longer need special permits to serve alcohol in the early morning.

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Calgary Food Bank Honors Volunteer Terry Deets Upon Retirement

Terry Deets is stepping down after more than four decades of service at the Calgary, Alberta food bank.

The exterior storefront of the Railway Tavern in Edmonton.

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Alberta Allows Licensed Businesses to Serve Alcohol Starting at 6 a.m.

The province permanently removed early-morning liquor restrictions to reduce red tape and accommodate major events.

A wide shot of a crowd and parade participants at the Calgary Stampede.

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Andrew Phung Named Celebrity Judge for Calgary Stampede Parade

The comedian and actor will evaluate floats, equestrian entries, and marching bands for the 2026 event.

A black and white postcard depicting a large stone building with a central tower.

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Regina Police Seize Cocaine and Cash in Gang Operation

An Edmonton man faces drug-trafficking charges following a targeted police raid in north-central Regina.

A wide shot of the Alberta Legislature Building under a clear sky.

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Alberta Government Opposes Social Media Ban for Children

The UCP government says it prefers alternative measures to protect youth from online harms over a blanket platform ban.

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Calgary Councillor Requests $6 Million for Traffic Safety

A city official is calling for increased spending on pedestrian infrastructure following a recent collision in Calgary.

Danielle Smith stands outdoors in a rural Alberta setting during a campaign event.

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Former Conservative MP Monte Solberg Appointed to Alberta Boundary Panel

Premier Danielle Smith tapped the former cabinet minister and lobbyist to help redraw provincial electoral districts.

A wide river flows past a grassy park area with walking paths and trees.

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Edmonton Riverboat Stranded on Sandbar During Mechanical Test

The vessel lost propulsion in the North Saskatchewan River on Tuesday, marking another grounding incident for the boat.

A map showing a line representing a pipeline path across a geographic region.

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Global Energy Show Opens in Calgary to Promote Canadian Exports

Federal and provincial leaders join thousands of industry participants to discuss pipeline projects and international investment.

A train carrying coal moves through a landscape in Banff National Park.

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Corb Lund's Coal Mining Petition Reaches Signature Goal

The "Water Not Coal" campaign has met the threshold required under Alberta's Citizen Initiative Act to challenge mining projects.

The Edmonton City Hall facade and clock tower with the CN Tower and EPCOR Tower in the background.

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Edmonton seeks provincial approval to reinstall photo radar

City officials want automated enforcement at 10 key intersections while removing mobile units from school zones.

A bridge over a road with a golf course visible to the left under a partly cloudy sky.

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Edmonton's Twin Willows Golf Club sold for industrial development

Developer Panattoni will convert the northwest Edmonton site into an industrial business park after the 2026 season.