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Alberta's 10-question referendum is today. Polls open at 9 a.m.
Voters can choose all 10 questions, some, or just one. Nearly 1.3 million have already cast ballots through advance voting.
Four soldiers killed in grass fire at CFB Wainwright during training
A fire swept across a training range Saturday afternoon, killing four members of the Edmonton Garrison and injuring 39 others, 19 critically.
Flair Airlines launches first nonstop Edmonton-to-Saint John flights at $199 one-way
The carrier is opening twice-weekly service between Edmonton International Airport and Saint John Airport in New Brunswick starting this...
Separatism rally draws 2,000 to Alberta Legislature two days before referendum
Supporters gathered Saturday under blue flags as organizers say the independence movement is here to stay, regardless of October 19's...
Three charged with first-degree murder in west Edmonton shooting death
Justin Hunt, 28, was shot and killed Friday morning near 160 Street and 118 Avenue. Police classify the shooting as targeted and are...
Alberta emergency rooms 'unbearable, horrendous' as triage liaison program finally launches
Promised nine months ago, triage liaison physicians are ready to work in Alberta's busiest ERs—but physicians worry they're a band-aid...
John Janzen Nature Centre reopens after 18-month flood closure
The centre at 7000 143 St. NW, Canada's oldest municipally run nature centre, reopened October 13 following a burst pipe that flooded...
Alberta says temporary residents pay $150M in tax but owe $1B in services — economists dispute math
Government omits federal income taxes from its calculation while University of Calgary economists argue the real contribution is at...
Prime Minister Mark Carney wraps pro-Canada tour in Edmonton with thousands at Expo Centre rally
Carney, who grew up in Edmonton, closed his two-day Alberta campaign with a Friday-night rally at the Expo Centre, warning that a...
Alberta referendum polls show majorities in Calgary and Edmonton back voter ID and immigration measures
A Canada Pulse Insights poll released Friday shows strong support in both cities for tighter voting requirements and increased...
Man dead after shooting at northwest Edmonton trades college
A man was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting Friday morning at Alberta Pipe Trades College near 160 Street and 118 Avenue....
21-year-old killed in street racing crash at Edmonton bus shelter
Anjrel Standinghorn-Morin, a Canadian Tire employee and father of two, died when an 18-year-old on a Yamaha racing a BMW lost control on...
