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An exterior view of the Great Western Forum building in Inglewood, California.

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Saskatoon Mamba Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Edmonton Stingers

The Mamba secured the Western Conference's third seed following a narrow victory in the CEBL regular season.

A wide shot of the Calgary city skyline featuring numerous skyscrapers and the Calgary Tower.

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Niagara River Lions Win Second Straight CEBL Championship

The River Lions defeated the Calgary Surge at the WinSport Event Centre to secure back-to-back league titles.

A paved highway stretches toward the town of Drumheller under a clear sky.

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Alberta Motor Association Warns Drivers Ahead of August Long Weekend

The AMA urges caution and slower speeds as road fatalities in Alberta have risen since 2021.

The entrance to the Stampede Corral at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

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About 23,000 Attend Jehovah’s Witness Convention in Calgary

The 2026 Eternal Happiness convention gathered thousands of attendees at the BMO Centre in Alberta.

A close-up photograph of an unidentified object found in Donostia.

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Canada's Largest Outdoor Dog Show Held in Okotoks

The Alberta Kennel Club's Summer Classic brings together more than 1,000 dogs for a four-day competition.

A wide view of a green golf course with fairways and trees.

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Calgary Municipal Golf Championship Returns for Second Year

A new strategic partnership between Golf Canada and Tourism Calgary provides support for the amateur event at local courses.

Two judo athletes in white uniforms compete on a blue mat during a match.

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Evelyn Beaton Wins Judo Gold Medal

Lethbridge athlete follows in the footsteps of her Olympian father with a gold-medal victory.

A black and white historical photograph of a multi-story hospital building.

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University of Alberta Hospital Develops Kidney Preservation Machine

New perfusion technology aims to extend organ viability during transport and reduce transplant waste.

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CUPE 8125 Cancels Calgary Media Event to Focus on Bargaining

The union scrapped a scheduled press availability to prioritize contract negotiations and avoid a potential strike.

A satellite view of Canada and Alaska with a gray haze of smoke and several red dots.

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Record Rainfall and Flooding Hit Edmonton

Calgary dispatches emergency response teams to assist Edmonton after unprecedented summer storms cause widespread flooding.

A wide shot of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival grounds.

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Edmonton Festivals Prepare for Storms This Weekend

Organizers are implementing safety measures as a slow-moving cold front threatens outdoor events in Alberta.

A wide shot of a large football stadium with green seating and a field.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders Name Rookie Quali Conley as Starter

Rookie quarterback Quali Conley will start against the Edmonton Elks after starter A.J. Ouellette was ruled out.

A modern building with curved silver walls and large glass windows.

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Local Family Business Buys Historic Paramount Block in Edmonton

Gather Co. acquires the Jasper Avenue property and theatre to begin rehabilitation after years of vacancy.

A highway road under a hazy grey sky approaching an exit.

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Impaired Driving Charges Filed After Fatal Edmonton Crash

A 23-year-old man died on Anthony Henday Drive after a driver allegedly traveled the wrong way.

People clear debris and wreckage from a destroyed building in a residential area.

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Alberta allocates $1.2 million for Clearwater County tornado recovery

Provincial funding will support cleanup efforts after two tornadoes injured three people and caused widespread damage.

A wide landscape view of the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump archaeological site.

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Canada marks 50 years of UNESCO World Heritage Convention

A ceremony at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in Alberta commemorated five decades of protecting global heritage sites.

A group of people participate in a walk event outside of a school building.

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Edmonton Oilers to host free family events at Ice District Fan Park

The Summer SolstICE Series will provide community programming for families in Edmonton from Aug. 7 to 15, 2024.

A group of elderly people smiling and posing together for a photograph.

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Edmonton Seniors Sue Lions Village Over Life-Lease Investment Mismanagement

Dozens of residents allege the society mishandled funds, leading to a lawsuit and partial receivership in Alberta.

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Alberta Adds Two Detection Dogs to Fight Invasive Mussels

The province's Conservation Canine Unit introduces Jane and Winnie to identify invasive species at watercraft inspection sites.

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Canada to Invest Over $510 Million in Alberta Housing

The federal government and Alberta signed an infrastructure agreement to accelerate homebuilding across the province.

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Calgary Forestry Crews Assist Edmonton After Severe Storms

City of Edmonton requests mutual aid to clear extensive tree debris following back-to-back weather events.

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Edmonton Faces Conflict Over Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Scope

City officials and council disagree on scaling back upgrades for the west Edmonton facility.

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Edmonton Records Rainiest Summer as Storms Cause Widespread Flooding

Record-breaking precipitation has overwhelmed the city's stormwater system, leading to sinkholes and road closures.

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PM Carney and Alberta Premier Smith Announce Homebuilding Plan

New measures to accelerate housing supply were unveiled Wednesday during a joint appearance in Red Deer.

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Carney and Smith Announce Homebuilding Plan in Alberta

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met in Red Deer to unveil a new strategy for residential construction.

Suncor Building and Bow Tower. Calgary. (13817427274)

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Alberta Health Experts Warn of Rising Melanoma Rates

Medical professionals urge residents to use sunscreen as skin cancer diagnoses nearly double over a decade.

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Rocky View County Pauses New Data Centre Proposals

Councillors in the rural Alberta municipality bordering Calgary voted to temporarily halt consideration of new projects.

Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada’s oil industry. However, it’s still steeped in the western culture that earn

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Calgary to Build Free Community Soccer Field

A partnership between municipal, federal, and charitable organizations will fund a new public soccer pitch in Alberta.

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Extreme Rainfall Overwhelms Edmonton Stormwater Systems

Heavy rain and 94 km/h winds over the weekend caused flooding, road closures, and emergency alerts across the city.

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Elk Island National Park closed due to flooding

Heavy rains in Alberta have forced the closure of the national park and other Edmonton-area attractions.

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Alberta allows self-referral for private diagnostic imaging

Residents can pay out-of-pocket for MRIs and CT scans without a doctor's referral starting July 31, 2024.

Backstage pass for the 1995 Craven and Camrose events.

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Big Valley Jamboree Returns to Camrose

The country music festival resumes in Alberta after a three-year hiatus, with plans extending into next year.

Alberta Legislature Government Building Christmas Tree (15952923208)

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Severe Storms Cause Road Closures in Edmonton

Damaging winds and heavy rain disrupted travel in Alberta amid a broader pattern of severe weather across North America.

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

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MasterChef Canada Cook Shares Summer Recipe in Calgary

Home-cook contestant Bhu Chana demonstrated a refreshing dish to help viewers beat the heat at a CTV News studio.

Calgary is a city in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, about 80

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Alberta proposes private payment option for diagnostic medical tests

Proposed legislation would allow residents to pay out-of-pocket for tests currently covered by the public health system.

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Thunderstorm floods Edmonton roads during rainiest summer on record

Heavy rainfall and 94 km/h winds downed trees and halted transit across the Alberta capital on Monday.

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Severe Storm Cancels Post Malone Concert in Edmonton

Thousands of fans faced hail and debris at Commonwealth Stadium during a sudden thunderstorm on July 26

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Severe Storm Forces Cancellation of Post Malone Concert in Edmonton

About 40,000 fans were evacuated from Commonwealth Stadium after hail and strong winds struck the venue.

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Edmonton Stingers Clinch CEBL Playoff Berth With Win Over Calgary Surge

The Stingers secured their post-season spot Sunday after defeating the Surge 100-89.

Calgary Folk Festival 2023 main stage at night

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Calgary Folk Music Festival Draws Over 50,000 Attendees

The 47th annual event featured 70 performances at Prince’s Island Park despite heat and smoke.

Basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics - Argentina (quarterfinal)

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Calgary Surge Edge Edmonton Stingers in CEBL Season Opener

The Alberta rivalry renewed at the Edmonton EXPO Centre as the Calgary Surge secured a victory in the league's opening matchup.

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Lloydminster Advocates Demand Release of Leaked Health Report

Doctors and community leaders call on Alberta and Saskatchewan to publish a health-needs assessment for the border city.

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Calgary Bearspaw South Feeder Main Project Remains on Schedule

City officials target December completion for critical water infrastructure repairs, with restrictions expected this fall.

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Lightning Strikes Sidewalk Near Edmonton Elementary School

A summer thunderstorm caused a strike that damaged a fire hydrant and sidewalk in northwest Edmonton.

Saskatchewan, Regina, Mosaic Stadium, Home of the Roughriders

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Saskatchewan Roughriders lose to Edmonton Elks in emotional game

The Roughriders fell 36-34 to the Elks on Thursday night while grieving the recent death of a teammate.

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Paddleboarder Critically Injured After Collision on Calgary's Bow River

A person was left in life-threatening condition after their paddleboard struck a bridge abutment on Thursday afternoon.

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Edmonton reports 37 pets left in hot cars this year

City officials issued warnings after a spike in animal welfare complaints between May and June 2026.

Calgary City Hall and Calgary Municipal Building from Calgary Tower, Calgary, Alberta, 2025-07-14

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Alberta Rescue Experts Link Animal Surrenders to Education Gaps

Alberta Homeward Hound Rescue Bureau examines why pet surrender rates are rising and the impact on shelter capacity.

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Alberta allows private payment for diagnostic tests without doctor referrals

New provincial regulations enable patients to pay out of pocket for screenings like mammograms to reduce public wait times.

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Alberta Petition for Independence Referendum Validated

Elections Alberta confirms 223,000 verified signatures, meeting the threshold to trigger a province-wide separation vote.

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Marlon Johnson Jr. Leads Calgary Surge to Victory Over Edmonton Stingers

A decisive three-point shot preserves the Calgary Surge's bid for the CEBL post-season.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers Face Calgary Stampeders Friday

Two CFL rivals clash this Friday as Winnipeg seeks to avenge early-season losses to Calgary.

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Calgary Surge Edge Edmonton Stingers in CEBL Season Opener

The Calgary Surge defeated the Edmonton Stingers 84-81 to open the CEBL season in the Battle of Alberta rivalry.

A remote view of Bow River and Peace Bridge in Calgary

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Calgary Paddleboarder Seriously Injured in Bow River Collision

Emergency crews rescued a paddleboarder after a collision with a bridge abutment in Alberta.

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Air Quality Warning Issued for Lethbridge Region

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a warning Friday as atmospheric conditions deteriorated across the Alberta region.

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Wildfire Smoke Pushes Lethbridge Air Quality to High Risk

Smoke from fires in British Columbia and Washington state blanketed southern Alberta this week.

A sun halo seen over a stand of trees on the edge of the Alberta Legislature Grounds in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Alberta Separation Petition Reaches Signature Threshold

Elections Alberta verified 223,000 signatures, triggering a mandatory referendum on the province's independence from Canada.

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

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Edmonton reports record mosquito levels following heavy rains

Unprecedented insect populations in Alberta's capital are causing increased bite severity for residents.

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Lightning Strikes Sidewalk Near North Edmonton Elementary School

A thunderstorm on Saturday night damaged a sidewalk and fire hydrant at the intersection of 129 Avenue and 129 Street.

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Edmonton Elks defeat Saskatchewan Roughriders on last-second field goal

A 57-yard kick secures a 36-34 victory for Edmonton in a high-scoring offensive shootout in Regina.