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UCP leadership review coming this spring following five-hour-long caucus meeting

The United Conservative Party says it will be moving up its annual general meeting in 2022 from the fall to the spring, and it's Jason Kenney's idea to do so.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney gives a COVID-19 update in Edmonton, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

As Alberta hospitals teeter toward collapse, medical experts want pro sports to limit crowds

There is tension surrounding professional sports in Alberta, including the upcoming NHL season, as health care providers in Alberta are concerned for the safety of both players and fans amid a punishing fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A large Canadian flag is passed over the Calgary Flames at the Saddledome before the start of Colorado Avalanche vs the Calgary Flames NHL playoff action in Calgary, April 13, 2019.(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Missing senior found safe: Edmonton police

An 87-year-old Edmonton man has been found safe after being reported missing on Wednesday.

Marcquis, or Marc, Lachance was last seen at his home near 100 Street and 103 Avenue on Sept. 22, 2021. Police asked for help finding the missing 87-year-old later that day, and said he may be in the downtown area. (Photo provided.)

COVID-19 in Alberta: 1st death under 20, as hospitalization, ICU counts rise to record highs Wednesday

Alberta reported 1,336 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths on Wednesday.

Northeast apartment building evacuated for fire

No one was hurt in an early Thursday morning fire at an apartment building in northeast Edmonton, officials say.

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WEATHER | Edmonton weather for Sept. 23: Sunny and a bit cooler

A cold front swept through last night and delivered a spectacular light show.

'Grow up': U.K.'s Johnson says world must face climate change

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told world leaders at the United Nations on Wednesday night that humanity has to 'grow up' and tackle climate change, saying humans must stop trashing the planet like a teenager on a bender.

Canada paused COVID-19 vaccine deliveries as supply far exceeds demand

Further deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to Canada are on pause because provinces already have more doses than they can currently use.

NDP Blake Desjarlais wins in Edmonton Griesbach

For the first time ever, the Edmonton Griesbach riding is not held by a Conservative after NDP candidate Blake Desjarlais defeated incumbent Kerry Diotte.

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SNC-Lavalin corporations and 2 former top execs charged with fraud, forgery by RCMP

The corporate entities of SNC-Lavalin Inc. and SNC-Lavalin International Inc., as well as two former senior executives of the Quebec-based firms have been charged with a series of fraud and forgery offences by the RCMP.

The SNC-Lavalin headquarters is seen in Montreal on February 12, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Paul Chiasson)

What the rise of the PPC says about Canada in 2021

While the People's Party of Canada did not manage to gain any seats this federal election, its accruing of the popular vote has experts saying the rise of the far-right populist party cannot be ignored.

Former Nazi death-squad member Helmut Oberlander dead at 97

Former Nazi death-squad member Helmut Oberlander has died in the midst of his Canadian deportation hearing.

Ford says vaccine passports are the 'best chance' Ontario has to avoid another lockdown

Premier Doug Ford welcomed the launch of COVID-19 vaccine certificates in Ontario, saying the system is essential to prevent the province from entering into another lockdown.

Witnesses come forward to police with details of interactions with Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie

A couple from Louisiana who were vacationing in Jackson, Wyoming, last month said Wednesday they saw an incident involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in a restaurant in one of the last sightings of Petito before her death.