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Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum 'dangerous'

Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum 'dangerous'

"It is dangerous talk for our economy. It's dangerous talk for our social cohesion. It's going to tear apart communities."
Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases

Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases

The Alberta government is reporting 16 new measles cases to bring the province's total count to 313.
Chiefs back Alberta NDP Bill 50 amendments to allow vote

Chiefs back Alberta NDP Bill 50 amendments to allow vote

The Alberta NDP have amended Bill 50, Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, to allow Indigenous citizens living on reserve to vote in local elections. On-reserve Indigenous people are still unable to vote in municipal elections in Alberta.
Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

Smith has said she doesn't support separating her province from Canada, but Albertans have genuine grievances with the federal government, and she wants concessions from Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney.
First Nations take Alberta premier to task over separatist rhetoric

First Nations take Alberta premier to task over separatist rhetoric

“This is treaty country, and any talk of separation is really insanity”
Alberta government invests in youth mental health supports with new funding announcements

Alberta government invests in youth mental health supports with new funding announcements

The Alberta government announced new funding for the Youth Suicide Prevention Program and committed to quadrupling youth beds with CASA Mental Health on Wednesday
BREAKING: Evacuation order in place for residents south of Boyle

BREAKING: Evacuation order in place for residents south of Boyle

Wildfire between Boyle fish pond and Ellscott turnoff
BREAKING: Hidden Valley Golf Course fire north of Westlock

BREAKING: Hidden Valley Golf Course fire north of Westlock

Westlock County Fire Services asked the public to avoid the area while they work to contain the fire.
Thick black smoke result of Edmonton fire

Thick black smoke result of Edmonton fire

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes
Measles cases in Alberta's central zone increased since April

Measles cases in Alberta's central zone increased since April

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange said 265 cases have been confirmed across the province, and over 80 per cent of cases are located in the central and south zones.
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