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COVID-19 in Alberta: 25 more deaths as province adds 1.6K weekend cases

The deaths are spread across several days and include one individual from the Central Zone in their 20s as well as two in their 30s.

Alberta legislature resumes: Government focuses on economy, Opposition on COVID-19

The first day of the Alberta legislature's fall sitting signalled the government's intention to focus on the economy and the Opposition determined to hold the United Conservatives to account for mismanaging COVID-19.

Shots fired at northern Alta. home, RCMP searching for gunman

Mounties are looking for a man they say fired a gun at a home in Grande Prairie, Alta., earlier this month.

Grande Prairie RCMP are looking for this man whose images were captured by a surveillance camera during a shooting incident on Oct. 12. (Image source: RCMP)

When to review Alberta's COVID-19 response? Opposition and government differ on timeline

The government and opposition exchanged opinions on when a review into the pandemic response should take place during the first day of the Alberta legislature’s fall sitting.

Jets forward Connor, Oilers captain McDavid, Isles goalie Sorokin named NHL 3 stars

Winnipeg Jets left-wing Kyle Connor, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

Researchers from Alberta universities patent urine-based analysis to diagnose concussions

Concussions have become one of the largest issues in sports, affecting not just professional athletes but also youth playing at minor levels.

'A major disappointment': Spruce Grove charity haunted house shuttered after complaints

A family running a haunted house in Spruce Grove that supports the local food bank has been shut down after multiple complaints.

81 per cent of city staff fully vaccinated against COVID-19: city

Over 80 per cent of City of Edmonton employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest numbers from the city.

$1M in damages after central Edmonton apartment complex fire: EFRS

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services estimates damages from a massive weekend apartment complex fire in central Edmonton are at $1 million as 21 residents remain homeless.

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Former PM Chretien called out over comments on residential schools

Former prime minister Jean Chretien is being called out over his recent comments on residential schools, after stating he was not aware of any abuses happening in these institutions while he was minister of then-Indian affairs. In the CTV interview, Chretien was asked whether he takes some responsibility or would apologize for his role in Canada's residential school legacy. 'We were not informed of any abuse at that time,' he said.

Prime minister's mother spoke at event hosted by organization that received federal funding for jobs program

An organization that received $5.8 million from the federal government to help job seekers from under-represented communities is refusing to say if it paid the prime minister's mother, Margaret Trudeau, to speak at an event it held in October.

Here are the key players in the Rogers family drama

The telecommunications giant Rogers Communications Inc. has found itself embroiled in family drama that experts believe could have implications in all factions of the media conglomerate.

Duelling Rogers boards creating uncertainty for company, CEO and Shaw deal

It's not clear who's in charge at Rogers Communications Inc. The telecommunications giant finds itself with two groups claiming to be in control.

Lost hiker ignored phone calls from search team because they didn’t recognize number

A person who went missing during a hike last week in Colorado ignored multiple phone calls from search-and-rescue because they didn’t recognize the number, according to authorities.