'From boondoggle to super boondoggle': RMA President weighs in on Green Line situation
President of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Paul McLauchlin discusses the ramifications of the province pulling funding from the Green Line LRT project.
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'They've been put on notice': NDP MP discusses withdrawal from agreement with Liberals
NDP MP Blake Desjarlais discusses the federal NDP's decision to withdraw from a supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals.
'A privilege and an honour': Edmonton educator and advocate appointed to Senate
Dr. Kristopher Wells discusses his appointment to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Paul McLauchlin - Rural Municipalities of Alberta
Paul McLauchlin discusses the ramifications of the province fulling funds from the Green Line LRT project.
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Ellen Parker & Darren Krause
CEO of Parker PR Ellen Parker and Livewire's Darren Krause discuss the Green Line, water restrictions & more on our Politics Panel.
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CTV News Edmonton Top Stories
Edmonton city councillor leaving municipal politics after 11 years
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Alberta protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
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Oilers jerseys to feature sponsor logo for the 1st time
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More than half of Albertans struggling with daily expenses
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Person killed by road grader northeast of Edmonton
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Donald Glover postpones Calgary, Edmonton 'Childish Gambino' concerts
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Bissell Centre leads Red Shoe Rock Walk to draw attention to FASD
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Pembina Gas Infrastructure signs $400M deal to buy midstream assets from Veren
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CTV News Calgary Top Stories
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Calgary's police chief speaks out against Alberta's anticipated photo radar crackdown
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Alberta protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
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Calgary police seek dash-cam footage after fatal Highfield Road crash
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Appeal denied for man convicted of killing Calgary chef
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'No parking at any time': Calgary motorhome dwellers pushed out by Calgary Parking Authority
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City concerned about strain on Calgary's other water treatment plant
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CTV News Red Deer
Sylvan Lake bank robbed by man with crowbar
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Police presence in Red Deer due to search for suspect
RCMP in Red Deer are "tracking a suspect" Wednesday morning.
1 dead in long-weekend crash in central Alberta: RCMP
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Body of 21-year-old man found in central Alberta field: RCMP
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CTV News Lethbridge
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Lethbridge family raising pet goat, spreading joy
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Rebuild continues in Waterton Lakes National Park marking five-years since Kenow wildfire
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