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UCP, NDP paint dystopian portraits of rivals ahead of expected election writ drop

UCP, NDP paint dystopian portraits of rivals ahead of expected election writ drop

EDMONTON — The writ is expected to drop Monday in Alberta for an election campaign that effectively began weeks ago with both Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives and Rachel Notley’s New Democrats warning of the dystopian future should their opponen
Police watchdog to investigate Edmonton police shooting of stabbing suspect.

Police watchdog to investigate Edmonton police shooting of stabbing suspect.

EDMONTON — Three people are in hospital, including the suspect, following a stabbing in downtown Edmonton Saturday night. Police were called to the 101 Street and 103A Avenue area shortly before 9:30 p.m. for a weapons complaint.
Police believe remains found Saturday are those of girl, 8, allegedly murdered

Police believe remains found Saturday are those of girl, 8, allegedly murdered

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say they believe they've found the remains of an eight-year-old girl who they've alleged was murdered.
Alberta Premier Smith questions election role of Opposition leader Notley's husband

Alberta Premier Smith questions election role of Opposition leader Notley's husband

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is raising questions about Opposition NDP Leader Rachel Notley’s husband and his role in the upcoming provincial election campaign.
Alberta's two main political rivals have baggage to shed ahead of May 29 election

Alberta's two main political rivals have baggage to shed ahead of May 29 election

EDMONTON — Alberta’s two main provincial political party leaders are set to duel for the province's highest office starting Monday in a campaign that for both could be a case of win or go home.
Two people charged in death of eight-year-old girl: Edmonton police

Two people charged in death of eight-year-old girl: Edmonton police

EDMONTON — Police say two people have been charged in the death of an eight-year-old girl in Edmonton. They say patrol officers responded to a welfare call related to the child at a home on Monday.
Edmonton man guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death of seven-year-old girl

Edmonton man guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death of seven-year-old girl

EDMONTON — A man who testified that he thought he was in a video game as he stabbed a seven-year-old girl to death was convicted Friday of second-degree murder.
Young man convicted in officer's hit-and-run death influenced by peers: psychologist

Young man convicted in officer's hit-and-run death influenced by peers: psychologist

CALGARY — A forensic psychologist testified Friday that a young man convicted in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer is at a high risk to reoffend if he's sent to a federal penitentiary.
Oilers looking to match desperate Kings' sense of urgency to clinch series in Game 6

Oilers looking to match desperate Kings' sense of urgency to clinch series in Game 6

EDMONTON — The roles have been reversed. In last season's first-round playoff matchup, the Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 series lead and the Los Angeles Kings stormed back to take Games 4 and 5.
Imperial targeting mid-to-late decade for its Cold Lake carbon capture project

Imperial targeting mid-to-late decade for its Cold Lake carbon capture project

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd.
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