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• Man who abducted, sexually abused Alberta teen submits plea deal in Oregon court

  Noah Madrano — the American man who kidnapped an Edmonton girl, smugging her across the border and sexually abusing her in 2022 — pleaded guilty to two felonies, forgoing a trial.

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• 19 storey multi-tower development proposed in Marda Loop 

  A new multi-storey development proposed for Marda Loop includes 441 residential units, a Co-op grocery store, outdoor plazas and other commercial space.

  Canada

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• From Trump tariffs to drought, southern Alberta farmers concerned heading into 2025

  As Environment Canada calls the southern Alberta precipitation forecast a coin toss, farmers are expressing concerns beyond the control of Mother Nature.

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• Shots fired at Calgary home, suspect caught on camera

  A Calgary family says they have no idea why they were targeted after someone fired about a dozen shots from a BB gun at their house while they were inside.

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• ‘Aging and vulnerable’ forests ignite plans for new fireguards in Alberta

  As the devastating wildfires in California continue to burn out-of-control, efforts are underway to prevent a similar disaster in Alberta's Bow River Valley.

  Fire

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• Alberta sends 40 firefighters to help battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires

  Alberta is returning the favour after 115 firefighters from California came to help during the province's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season.

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• ‘Not asking for a lot’: Thousands of school support workers on strike in Edmonton area

  CUPE said some 3,000 support staff are off the job in Edmonton and Sturgeon County, and another 200 workers are taking rotating strike action and working to rule.

  Education

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• Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

  Before entering politics, Rachel Notley was a labour lawyer. That included a stint with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, where she handled workers' compensation cases.

  Politics

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• Severe weather events in 2024 surpassed $8B in claims, a Canadian first

  'Sadly, beyond the staggering financial losses are hundreds of thousands of Canadians whose lives and livelihoods have been upended,' the president and CEO of IBC said.

  Weather

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• Trump tariffs: Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada needs to be prepared for tariffs to come into effect when Donald Trump takes office, but cutting off the supply of oil is not the answer.

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• Alberta already preparing for 2025 wildfire season

  Months ahead of fire season, Alberta Wildfire is preparing an area of about 8,000 hectares near Ribbon Creek for a prescribed burn and hiring additional firefighters.

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• Calgary shelters hope to find new homes for surrendered animals

  A local animal shelter in Calgary hosted an adoption event on Saturday in hopes to find new homes for some of the cats, dogs and critters in their care.

  Canada

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• 3 generations of officiating family referee same game during Minor Hockey Week

  Three generations of the Cassidy family are hockey referees. For the first time, the four will got to officiate together during Quickard Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. 

  Sports

  Jan 12
• ‘Friendly and constructive’: Premier Danielle Smith meets with Donald Trump

  In a statement on X, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she had the opportunity to meet U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his resort and again at his golf club in Florida.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Mexico sends firefighters to help battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires

  In a post on social media, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said the group left for Los Angeles on Saturday morning. The fires in LA are still burning.

  Fire

  Jan 11
• Study explores ‘medical gaslighting’ and its effects on Canadians

  The university of Windsor is working with Canadians who are sharing their stories of medical gaslighting. It has been around for decades affecting mostly woman and minority groups.

  Health

  Jan 11
• Latest job numbers shatter expectations, send positive signals about Calgary economy

  Calgary Economic Development says there are positive signs, despite the latest report from Stats Canada that shows Calgary has the second highest jobless rate amongst major cities.

  Economy

  Jan 10
• Two Alberta men sentenced for roles in 2022 Coutts border protest

  Two men have been sentenced for their role in the Coutts border blockade in Alberta in 2022.

  Crime

  Jan 10
• Skier death in Fernie, B.C. under investigation

  RCMP say a 67-year-old man from Ontario was killed when he fell into a large sink hole filled with loose snow at the Fernie Alpine Resort in southeastern B.C.

  Sports

  Jan 10
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• Alberta schools drafting contingency plans ahead of looming support worker strike

  CUPE Local 3550 president Mandy Lamoureux has said the average educational support worker in Alberta earns $34,500 per year.

  Education

  Jan 10
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• Calgary residential property values soar by 15% in 1 year

  The City of Calgary said much of the increased demand for and value of residential housing is being driven by increased migration.

  Money

  Jan 10
• Explosion at Red Deer bus terminal sends 5 workers to hospital

  City officials said fire investigators believe the explosion happened inside the building.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• Earth saw its hottest year in 2024, breached major climate threshold

  Last year's global average temperature easily passed 2023's record heat and kept pushing even higher. It surpassed the long-term warming limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius.

  Environment

  Jan 10
• CNRL to boost oil and gas output by 12% in 2025

  The company says it plans to drill 361 crude oil and natural gas wells in the year ahead.

  Economy

  Jan 10
• ‘A reality that I face’: Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade

  The Crown has recommended a nine-month sentence for Van Huigenbos and six months for Janzen because he played a lesser leadership role in the blockade.

  Crime

  Jan 10