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Charge withdrawn against Edmonton man arrested during COVID-19 protest in May

Charge withdrawn against Edmonton man arrested during COVID-19 protest in May

EDMONTON — A rights advocacy group says the Alberta Crown has withdrawn a charge against a man who was protesting public health lockdowns at the provincial legislature in May.
Calgary man who killed daughter in drunk-driving crash to be sentenced Sept. 9

Calgary man who killed daughter in drunk-driving crash to be sentenced Sept. 9

CALGARY — A Calgary man who killed his daughter and seriously injured her best friend in a drunk-driving crash is to be sentenced next month.
Unhealthy reforms: The dangers of Alberta's plan to further privatize health-care delivery

Unhealthy reforms: The dangers of Alberta's plan to further privatize health-care delivery

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Toffoli, Pettersson, Horvat score, Canucks beat Vegas 5-2 in NHL playoffs

Toffoli, Pettersson, Horvat score, Canucks beat Vegas 5-2 in NHL playoffs

EDMONTON — The Vancouver Canucks, coming off their worst performance of the playoffs, delivered one of their best efforts of the post-season Tuesday, stopping the Vegas Golden Knights juggernaut in its tracks.
Oilers to draw winning ticket for record-setting 50/50 raffle on Wednesday

Oilers to draw winning ticket for record-setting 50/50 raffle on Wednesday

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says a winning ticket for a record-setting 50/50 raffle will be picked on Wednesday. The pot for the Aug.
Alberta health minister still talking with doctors over draft pay agreement

Alberta health minister still talking with doctors over draft pay agreement

CALGARY — Alberta's health minister says he hasn't given up on resolving a bitter dispute with the province's doctors that developed after he tore up their master pay agreement.
Alberta's debt will continue to rise as economy struggles: premier

Alberta's debt will continue to rise as economy struggles: premier

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is painting a dark picture ahead of this week's financial update.
Alberta gets new justice, economy ministers in cabinet 'reset'

Alberta gets new justice, economy ministers in cabinet 'reset'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced a "limited reset" of his cabinet to accommodate a renamed portfolio for jobs, the economy and innovation.
Alberta offers non-financial support for high-speed hyperloop project

Alberta offers non-financial support for high-speed hyperloop project

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will support a proposal to build a hyperloop transport system capable of whisking passengers in an elevated tube between Edmonton and Calgary at 1,000 kilometres per hour.
Ex-board member of homeless group drops appeal of sentence for abusing youth

Ex-board member of homeless group drops appeal of sentence for abusing youth

CALGARY — A former board member of the Calgary Homeless Foundation who pleaded guilty to charges that included sexual assault of a minor has abandoned an appeal of his sentence.
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