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'Can't get on board': Proposed change to death reviews worries Alberta child advocate

EDMONTON — Alberta’s child and youth advocate is questioning a proposed change from Premier Danielle Smith’s government that would limit investigations into deaths of young adults.

Mar 4, 2025 2:17 PM Read more >

Alberta premier slams U.S. tariffs as 'foolish,' but energy retaliation off the table

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lashed out Tuesday as hefty, sweeping U.S. tariffs kicked in on Canadian goods, but she reiterated she won't retaliate by hiking levies on oil and gas heading south of the border. "This (U.S.

Mar 4, 2025 1:44 PM Read more >

'Retaliatory pipelines': Push to export crude away from U.S. intensify amid tariffs

CALGARY — The push for Canada to send more of its oil and natural gas to markets outside of the United States intensified Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with a 10 per cent levy on energy imports.

Mar 4, 2025 1:16 PM Read more >

Charges won't be laid in stabbing death of teenage boy at Edmonton transit station

EDMONTON — Charges won't be laid in the death of a 13-year-old Edmonton boy who was part of a February scuffle at a downtown light rail transit station. The boy died of stab wounds after officers were called on Feb.

Mar 4, 2025 12:34 PM Read more >

Oilers acquire forward Trent Frederic from Bruins in three-team deal

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have added some size up front ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The club acquired forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins on Tuesday in a complicated three-team deal that also included the New Jersey Devils.

Mar 4, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Alberta hires former Manitoba chief judge to investigate health spending scandal

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has hired a former head of Manitoba's provincial court to investigate allegations of high-level arm-twisting in lucrative government contracts.

Mar 3, 2025 6:10 PM Read more >

'Rely on each other': Memorial honours Mayerthorpe Mounties killed in line of duty

MAYERTHORPE, Alta. — Military jets performed a fly-by as residents, dignitaries and current and former Mounties gathered under sunny skies Monday to remember four officers ambushed and killed 20 years earlier to the day.

Mar 3, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Alberta Premier Smith faces second challenge from caucus member in less than a week

EDMONTON — For the second time in under a week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing pushback from within her own United Conservative caucus. This time it’s over her proposed 2025 budget.

Mar 3, 2025 3:03 PM Read more >

Waterloo Warriors coach Bertoia pleased to see Ford brothers reunited in Edmonton

Tre and Tyrell Ford are together again and Chris Bertoia couldn't be happier. Tyrell Ford made the reconnection complete last month when he signed with the Edmonton Elks in CFL free agency.

Mar 3, 2025 2:24 PM Read more >

Calgary home sales fall as supply continues to surge, especially for affordable units

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in February fell 19.3 per cent from last year but remained above typical levels for the month, as inventory levels continued to grow substantially.

Mar 3, 2025 12:57 PM Read more >