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Edmonton police officer to be sentenced for 2019 arrest assault

A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin for an Edmonton police officer who assaulted an Indigenous man in a 2019 arrest.

Video captured of the 2019 incident shows Edmonton police violently arresting a man as he cries out for help. (Submitted)

Modelling suggests Alberta's fourth wave has peaked, ICU admissions declining

A group of British Columbia researchers who track COVID-19 infection rates say Alberta is expected to see declines in case counts, as well as hospitalizations, in the weeks to come.

'We encourage people to do the research': A look at developing land acknowledgments

When Lance Cardinal was approached by the Edmonton Oilers to act as an Indigenous consultant, the Cree artist and designer knew the first thing he wanted to do was create a land acknowledgment.

Lance Cardinal poses for a portrait at Soulflame Creative Studios, in Edmonton, in a Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, handout photo. For the first time in the history of the Edmonton Oilers, a land acknowledgement is being incorporated into the opening ceremonies for every home game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Lance Cardinal

Firefighters mount AHS court challenge over 'unconstitutional' vaccine mandate

A group of firefighters have said they plan to take Alberta Health Services to court over the vaccine mandate.

Bissell Centre, Bent Arrow issue urgent appeal for winter clothing

"Warmth is the first layer of shelter for all humankind," said Cheryl Whiskeyjack with Bent Arrow.

Kenney, Notley both upset with Trudeau's choice of environment minister

A pair of rival Alberta politicians had a rare moment of agreement on Tuesday: both are unhappy with the prime minister's pick for environment minister.

Vatican says Pope Francis willing to visit Canada as Indigenous leaders seek apology

The Vatican says Pope Francis is willing to visit Canada, as Indigenous leaders call on him apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. The Vatican said in a statement that the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops invited Francis to travel to Canada in the 'context of the long-standing pastoral process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.'

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WEATHER | Edmonton weather for Oct. 27: Clearing, breezy and warm (again)

The "warm" weather continues (well...warm for October).

Alberta barely rejects permanent daylight time; majority supports ending equalization

A tiny majority of Albertans voted against the province adopting year-round daylight time in the referendum by Alberta’s United Conservative government.

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Vatican says Pope Francis willing to visit Canada as Indigenous leaders seek apology

Pope Francis leads the weekly general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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BREAKING | BoC keeps key rate on hold, ends quantitative easing

The Bank of Canada is warning inflation will stay higher for longer than it previously forecast and signalled that an interest rate hike may be coming sooner than expected.

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BREAKING | Plane makes emergency landing on Highway 407 in Markham, Ont.

A plane made an emergency landing on Highway 407 in Markham, Ont., on Wednesday morning.

Cause of eight N.B. 'mystery' brain disease deaths identified by pathologist

A neuropathologist who examined the deaths of eight people in New Brunswick initially described as having a mysterious neurological disease says the deaths were actually due to known diseases.