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Boissonnault out of cabinet to 'focus on clearing the allegations,' Trudeau announces

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced embattled minister Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet.

Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund manager

Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, or AIMCo, which oversees more than $160 billion in funds, including pension funds and the Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, which oversees more than $160 billion in funds, including pension funds and the Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Application of killer in Alberta triple homicide dismissed by appeals court

The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by an Alberta man who killed three people in 2015 to extend the period of which to appeal his sentence.

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Economics professor expects Trump term to have major impact on Canada

Moshe Lander, Concordia University Economics Professor, speaks with Alberta Primetime host Michael Higgins about the impact a second Trump term could have on Alberta and Canada.
Dozens of nurse practitioners now practicing primary care in rural Alberta, with more on the way: province

More than 30 nurse practitioners have started to provide primary health care across Alberta, easing the demand for family physicians, the province says.
Fire forces closure of Bissell Centre

The Bissell Centre is closed after a fire on Tuesday.
'They squandered 10 years of opportunity': Canada Post strike exposes longtime problems, expert says

Canada Post is at ‘death's door’ and won't survive if it doesn't dramatically transform its business, a professor who has studied the Crown corporation is warning as the postal workers' national strike drags on.
Alberta meat scam investigation sees B.C. woman charged

RCMP have laid charges in an Alberta meat scam that saw victims bilked out of thousands of dollars.
PWHL game to be played at Rogers Place next year

Edmonton will host a Professional Women's Hockey League game in February, the league announced on Wednesday.
Kris Knoblauch navigating first full season with Oilers following Cup final run

Knoblauch has again been dealing with tricky bumps in the road, only this time with a lot more information — and runway.
Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Adebayo Chris Katiiti, jailed for being a transgender man in Uganda, was brutally beaten as a child for wearing his brothers' clothes.
A 'lot of ground' remains between Canada Post, workers as strike talks progress

Canada Post and the postal workers union found slivers of consensus Tuesday amid talks with a special mediator, but 'a lot of ground' remains between them on the key concerns as a countrywide strike entered its fifth day.
Scammers have stolen more than $37M in Edmonton this year. Here's how

From text messages to phone calls and in-person interactions, scam artists are trying to con you out of your money.

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Scammers have stolen more than $37M in Edmonton this year. Here's how

From text messages to phone calls and in-person interactions, scam artists are trying to con you out of your money.

Developer makes plea to Alberta government to reconsider plan to demolish old museum

An Edmonton property developer known for reimaging old buildings says it's bewildered the Alberta government has moved ahead with a plan to tear down the former provincial museum.

'This is really special': Mother-daughter ref duo hopes to inspire others

Hockey is Canada's national pastime and it needs a few things to work: players, a rink and referees.

Owners of destroyed Jasper deli hope to return to reopen it

Wendy and Glen Leitch, with their daughter and son-in-law, hope to go back some day to open a replacement for the Patricia Street Deli, but not before they set up shop in Edmonton or another Alberta community.

WestJet announces direct flights from Edmonton to Chicago, Salt Lake City

WestJet Airlines announced they are adding more planes to their fleet and new non-stop destinations to their summer schedule on Monday.

'We're not the bad boy': Charity pushes back on claims made by 101-year-old widow in $40M will dispute

Centenarian Mary McEachern says she knew what her husband wanted when he died. The problem is, his will says otherwise.

Man arrested in connection with mini mart shooting: EPS

A 20-year-old man wanted in connection with the shooting of a convenience store worker in McCauley has turned himself in to police.

Woman charged in drowning of 5-year-old west of Edmonton

An Edmonton woman was charged in the drowning of a five-year-old girl last month.

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3 Edmonton restaurants claim spots on OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in Canada list

Three Edmonton restaurants made OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada this year

WestJet announces direct flights from Edmonton to Chicago, Salt Lake City

WestJet Airlines announced they are adding more planes to their fleet and new non-stop destinations to their summer schedule on Monday.

'The holidays are for everyone': West Edmonton Mall embraces Santa For All

West Edmonton Mall is embracing the festive spirit and helping more people see themselves in one of the biggest icons of the holidays.

Red panda cubs make Edmonton debut at Valley Zoo

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is debuting two red panda cubs named after the mischievous twin wizards in the "Harry Potter" series.

Rapid Fire Theatre to deliver big laughs with unscripted holiday special

Rapid Fire Theatre is ringing in the holidays with a festive retelling of a Christmas classic film, with one element of unscripted pandemonium.

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PWHL game to be played at Rogers Place next year

Edmonton will host a Professional Women's Hockey League game in February, the league announced on Wednesday.

Kris Knoblauch navigating first full season with Oilers following Cup final run

Knoblauch has again been dealing with tricky bumps in the road, only this time with a lot more information — and runway.

Oilers end road trip with win over Senators

After a shutout loss the night before, the Edmonton Oilers bounced back on Tuesday with a convincing 5-2 victory over the host Ottawa Senators.

Oilers claim Kapanen off waivers from Blues

A veteran of 470 National Hockey League games is joining the Edmonton Oilers.

Hervey returns to Edmonton as Elks GM

The general manager who led the Edmonton Elks to its most recent Grey Cup victory is returning to helm the Canadian Football League team's football operations.