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• Edmonton Elks pick their poison as they extend OL Ivey; sign Kongbo

  The Elks signed their best offensive lineman on Monday, giving a two-year extension to starting left tackle Martez Ivey and also signed Canadian defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo.

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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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• 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.

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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.

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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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• 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.

  Politics

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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.

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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
• Edmontonian denies allegations in Mayor Amarjeet Sohi’s defamation lawsuit

  An Edmonton man named in a defamation suit filed by Mayor Amarjeet Sohi says he merely shared a social media video and did so with no intent to harm the mayor's reputation.

  Canada

  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
• Job action to begin Monday at Edmonton and area schools

  Picket lines will go up Monday at three public schools in Edmonton and at all schools in the Sturgeon Public School Division as support staff begin a job action.

  Education

  Jan 12
• Hyman nets winner as Oilers rally to beat Blackhawks 4-3

  Zach Hyman scored a tiebreaking power-play goal in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Saturday night. “We were pushin’,” Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said after the game. “I’m not sure if we had any more scoring chances tonight then we did in Pittsburgh — I think they went in for...

  Sports

  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
• Funky water woes in Westlock almost resolved: Mayor

  For months, the 5,000 people of Westlock have lived with a moldy taste and smell to their tap water.

  Health

  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
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• Edmonton Elks unveil coaching staff for 2025 season

  The Edmonton Elks on Friday named their coaching staff for the 2025 CFL season and the list includes many familiar names returning the green and gold.

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  Jan 10
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Edmonton Oilers say Evander Kane recovering after successful knee surgery

  Specifics on Thursday's procedure, which was performed in Edmonton, were not provided.

  Sports

  Jan 10