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Alberta RCMP seek suspect in rural home arson in Strathcona County
Mounties are asking for assistance from the public in locating a suspected arsonist after a rural home was set on fire in June. Mounties are…
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Edmonton weather: don’t forget to hydrate
People take part in the Grand Entry at the Enoch Cree Nation Powwow on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Enoch. The July 7-9 event near…
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Data sharing deal between Alberta and Statistics Canada remains elusive after 7 years
The Alberta government and Statistics Canada remain at odds over the province’s sharing of driver’s licence data in what has become a more than seven-year…
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Saturday’s letters: Alberta can’t afford to lose Notley
Re. “NDP’s progress hinges on departure of Notley,” Don Braid, July 7 Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley speaks about the party’s future as well as…
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All about the amenities: 15-minute city concept in high demand in Edmonton
Most Edmonton residential communities include schools, green spaces and grocery stores — among other amenities. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia Forget the conspiracy theory. The…
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Politics
Only one-third of NATO allies set to reach spending target, new data shows
Eleven out of NATO’s 31 allies are set to meet the alliance’s defense investment target this year, according to new data published Friday. It’s a…
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Thursday’s letters: Proposed zoning bylaw too extreme
Re. “Yes, a highrise is going up next door,” Letters, June 24 It seems that our city council is abandoning reasonable residential zoning bylaws in…
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Wednesday’s letters: Focus on city budget, not plastic bags
When I voted for a person to represent me on council, I expected someone whom I hoped could manage a significant financial budget. Unfortunately, the…
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Alberta announces $175 million in wildfire response and recovery for local authorities
Alberta’s government is offering $175 million to help cover costs for municipalities and Métis settlements recovering from an already unprecedented wildfire season. Nancy Dodds, mayor…
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Business
Ukrainian-Albertan mom, son celebrate professional award and first Canada Day as citizens
During Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014, Mila Wagner realized that it was too dangerous to raise her son in her home country of Ukraine.…
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