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5 men charged in Alberta auto theft, fraud ring involving old RCMP vehicles
Several cases grew out of the initial investigation, including one involving decommissioned RCMP vehicles slated to be destroyed that instead were resold within Canada or exported.
Too broke to leave: Alberta domestic abuse victims trapped by rising cost of living
The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters said since 2019, the cost of housing, groceries and gas have all grown more than 30 per cent while food bank visits are up by 134…
Alberta teen accused of terrorism offences connected to ISIS
A teenager in Alberta has been arrested and charged with engaging in terrorism-related offences, after police said they were talking online with people affiliated with ISIS.
Danielle Smith defends proposed Alberta riding redraw that Opposition calls cheating
The boundary redrawing process has been a controversial, complicated affair since the premier rejected the main recommendations of a public boundaries commission early this year.
City of Edmonton unveils proposed 4-year budget with higher taxes — but more services
The City of Edmonton's proposed 2027-2030 budget means the average owner of a $500,000 home would pay around $340 a month in property taxes.
Edmonton teenager killed in freeway collision: ‘Time of great sorrow’
A Grade 12 student at Austin O’Brien Catholic High School was killed in a collision on Sherwood Park Freeway, near 50 Street, on a foggy Sunday morning.
2 dead, 1 critically injured in Rocky View County rollover
A 28-year-old from St. Albert and 19-year-old from Red Deer were killed while a third person was critically injured when their vehicle lost control north of Cochrane on Sunday.
Alberta separatist leader Jeff Rath’s UCP membership revoked
Premier Danielle Smith said the UCP's executive director made the decision to revoke Jeffrey Rath's membership over code of conduct issues, and it's a decision she supports.
High Level Bridge closing in 2027 for urgent repairs after summer of storms
The summer of 2026 brought record rainfalls to Edmonton that damaged homes and other infrastructure — and is also forcing the closure of one of the city's biggest bridges.
Edmonton police investigating death of 2-year-old girl in Castle Downs
Police officers responded around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 to reports of a sudden death of a two-year-old girl at a home in the Castle Downs area of northwest Edmonton.
Danielle Smith calls for unity after separatism rejected in Alberta referendum
A day after Alberta voters rejected the idea of further pursuing separating from Canada, the Premier Danielle Smith delivered a message on where the province goes from here.
3 men charged with 1st-degree murder in west Edmonton trades college shooting
An autopsy confirmed 28-year-old Justin Hunt died of multiple gunshot wounds outside the Alberta Pipe Trades College and the medical examiner ruled the death was a homicide.
Alberta referendum a notable chapter in long history of grievance with Ottawa
While the majority of Albertans opted to stay in Canada, the referendum brought to light grievances towards the federal government that go back nearly a century.
Alberta referendum voters reject separatism, choose to stay in Canada
Most of the province of Alberta has rejected a formal referendum on separatism and would rather remain part of Canada.
Alberta Referendum: Live results and how to vote
The Alberta referendum polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., after which Global News will have in-depth results coverage and analysis online and on air.
Police scenes in west Edmonton, Parkland County after deadly college shooting
Edmonton police are investigating a deadly shooting at a trades college in the city’s northwest end that may also linked to a RCMP scene in Parkland County.
3 dead, at least 10 injured in Calgary transit bus fire
Three people are dead and at least 10 others were injured in northeast Calgary, where two transit busses appeared to have been involved in a collision and caught fire.
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