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Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

In this byelection, it's not just marking an x. Voters must handwrite the name of their preferred candidate in a blank space.
Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question

Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question

A judge has reserved his decision on whether to review a proposed Alberta separation referendum question. Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby is expected to give his ruling Aug. 14.
EMS-811 Shared Response Line receives over 50,000 calls

EMS-811 Shared Response Line receives over 50,000 calls

Among the patients who were re-directed to Health Link 811 through this service, a quarter were advised to care for themselves at home and about one-third were advised to see a family physician.
Ontario seeks study for new pipelines, rail lines between that province and Alberta

Ontario seeks study for new pipelines, rail lines between that province and Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says an Alberta-Ontario energy corridor would help Alberta's oil and gas get to markets across the country and around the world.
Driving deep: minister hears perspectives and gathers ideas during tour of central and southern Alberta

Driving deep: minister hears perspectives and gathers ideas during tour of central and southern Alberta

Local ingenuity and entrepreneurialism were continually on display, Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams said.
Alberta businesses still caught in crossfire as trade war continues

Alberta businesses still caught in crossfire as trade war continues

Auto body shops, golf shops and breweries continue to deal with the effects of the U.S. tariffs.
Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court

Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court

Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the proposed question to the court last week, asking a judge to determine whether it violates the Constitution, including treaty rights.
Bucks from boaters would help Alberta hold the line against freshwater mussel invasion, associate minister says

Bucks from boaters would help Alberta hold the line against freshwater mussel invasion, associate minister says

Before a pass system kicks in, the province is collecting Albertans’ thoughts on the idea in a survey that closes Aug. 25.
Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks

Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks

Alberta's transportation minister says concerns have been raised about tow truck drivers showing up at car accidents and pressuring those involved to unnecessarily accept their services.
Canadian travel to U.S. continues to decline according to new data

Canadian travel to U.S. continues to decline according to new data

Travel advisors say more people are choosing Europe and other destinations in 2025.
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