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'A huge rift:' COVID-19 response strains relationships in northern Alberta county

'A huge rift:' COVID-19 response strains relationships in northern Alberta county

MACKENZIE COUNTY, ALBERTA — The mayor of High Level, a town in Alberta's far northwest corner, says she has not spoken to the county government for several weeks.
Avalanche win sixth game straight with 2-1 shootout win over Oilers

Avalanche win sixth game straight with 2-1 shootout win over Oilers

EDMONTON — It was one of those games that was a shame to see decided by a shootout, as both the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers seemed to already be playing playoff-level hockey.
Will Marshall named head coach of Canada's Para alpine ski team

Will Marshall named head coach of Canada's Para alpine ski team

CALGARY — Will Marshall has been named the new head coach of Canada's Para alpine ski team. He takes over for Jean-Sébastien Labrie, who was at the helm for 16 years over two stints between 2006 and 2010, and 2012 to 2022.
Alberta's Kenney urges party to back him or risk division and election loss to NDP

Alberta's Kenney urges party to back him or risk division and election loss to NDP

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney, in a speech to party members deciding his fate, told them he is an unblemished election winner who saved Alberta from servitude in a dystopian socialist hellscape.
Six week trial coming to an end, jury ponders verdict in Calgary chef homicide

Six week trial coming to an end, jury ponders verdict in Calgary chef homicide

CALGARY — The fate of two men accused in the fatal stabbing of a well-known Calgary chef is now in the hands of a jury.
Guilbeault asks Alberta minister Nixon to 'correct' column on emissions reduction

Guilbeault asks Alberta minister Nixon to 'correct' column on emissions reduction

EDMONTON — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has written a letter to his Alberta counterpart to correct what he calls errors in Jason Nixon's recent newspaper column.
Alberta releases recovery plans for two threatened caribou herds

Alberta releases recovery plans for two threatened caribou herds

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has released recovery plans for two herds of threatened caribou in the province's north that it says will bring the amount of usable habitat on their ranges up to the level required by a deal signed with Ottawa.
Ex-medical examiner says she fears lawsuit from former justice minister

Ex-medical examiner says she fears lawsuit from former justice minister

EDMONTON — A former Alberta chief medical examiner says she is afraid to testify at her wrongful dismissal trial for fear a lawyer who was once justice minister will sue her for defamation. Dr.
Kenney foe Brian Jean says some concerns resolved over upcoming leadership vote

Kenney foe Brian Jean says some concerns resolved over upcoming leadership vote

EDMONTON — A high-profile critic of the looming United Conservative Party review of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he’s satisfied most of those registered to cast ballots pass muster.
Confusion after Alberta government halted overdose prevention pilot: emails

Confusion after Alberta government halted overdose prevention pilot: emails

CALGARY — The Alberta government's abrupt halt of a project aimed at reducing drug overdoses sowed confusion, anger and panic, emails and messages from those involved show.
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