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Le SAIT supprime jusqu’à 65 postes du personnel au milieu d’un déficit de financement en Alberta

L’Institut technologique du Sud de l’Alberta annonce des suppressions d’emplois allant de 30 à 65 postes alors que les inscriptions diminuent et que le financement provincial se resserre.

Jasper Emergency Services, Jasper, Alberta.

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Cleanup Begins in Kananaskis After Heavy Flooding

Emergency crews work to restore roads and evacuate visitors after rainfall stranded approximately 1,500 people in Alberta.

A large wildfire near Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada has prompted evacuations of the park and the nearby town of Jasper.

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Canada Pledges $520 Million More for Jasper Wildfire Recovery

Federal funding will support interim housing through 2028 and rebuild infrastructure destroyed in the 2024 blaze.

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Alberta to Detail West Coast Oil Pipeline Plans Thursday

Premier Danielle Smith's office schedules a major announcement to secure bitumen export routes to British Columbia.

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Canadians Oppose Alberta and Quebec Secession

New polling shows a strong national preference for unity despite ongoing discussions about provincial separation.

Temporary flooding of portion of McKenzie Trails park caused by ice buildup on Red Deer River, Red Deer, Alberta, April 2017.

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Flood Watches Issued for Central Alberta Rivers

The Alberta River Forecast Centre warns of rising water levels following a massive storm over the weekend.

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Calgary Supervised Consumption Site to Close Permanently

The Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre will end services as Alberta shifts focus toward treatment-based recovery models.

The Government House-building on the grounds of the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Alberta Shuts Down Calgary's Only Supervised Consumption Site

The province closed the Safeworks Outreach site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre to redirect funding toward treatment centres.

Portrait of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary, Alberta, on May 15, 2026, at Local 496 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of t

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Alberta Premier to Announce Next Steps for West Coast Pipeline

Premier Danielle Smith will outline plans for a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the British Columbia coast this Thursday.

The trail around upper Kananaskis Lake is approximately 15 km. Lovely trail with beautiful sights around the lake.

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Alberta Parks Declares Emergency After Floods Trap 1,500 Campers

Heavy rainfall west of Calgary caused localized flooding and road closures in Kananaskis Country, prompting urgent evacuation efforts.

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Hiker Records Close Encounter With Grizzly Bear in Alberta

A woman walking her dog in Kananaskis Country captured video of a grizzly bear confrontation before speaking with Good Morning America.

Government House, the ceremonial home of Alberta's Lieutenant Governor. As of 1964, its grounds host the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Alberta Disability Recipient Says New Program Discourages Work

A recipient of the Alberta Disability Assistance Program claims benefit reductions make employment financially impossible.

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Edmonton Sees Decade-High Mosquito Surge

Public health advice focuses on cold compresses and antihistamines as Alberta residents face an unusual spike in insect activity.

This is an aerial photo taken of High River Alberta Canada.

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Chuckwagon Racing Legend Tom Glass Dies at 77

The High River, Alberta, native and multi-time champion died June 26, 2024, following a stroke.

Court of Appeals of Alberta, Calgary, Alberta, 2025-07-14

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Alberta Court Allows Verification of Separation Petition

The Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that Elections Alberta may begin verifying signatures for the Stay Free Alberta referendum petition.

North Saskatchewan River valley viewed from Glenora neighborhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Heavy Rain Causes Road Closures in Edmonton

Record-setting June rainfall triggers flooding and roadway damage across the Edmonton metropolitan area.

In the rear, the High Level Bridge across the North Saskatchewan River. In the front, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and pedestrian bridge. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Record Rainfall Forces Road and Bridge Closures in Edmonton

Slope erosion caused by historic June rains has shut down 137 Avenue and a High Level Bridge sidewalk.

Saskatoon Blades vs Regina Pats Playoff Game on April 7th, 2023

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Edmonton Stingers Defeat Saskatoon Mamba in CEBL Match

The Stingers secured a 115-108 victory in a regular-season road game in Saskatoon on Sunday.

en:Grizzly bear sow and two cubs in en:Kananaskis Country.

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Woman Fends Off Grizzly Bear During Dog Walk in Alberta

A close encounter in Kananaskis Country highlights the dangers of hiking with pets in bear-populated wilderness areas.

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Stanley Davis Jr. Hits Game-Winning Shot for Edmonton Stingers

The Edmonton Stingers defeated the Saskatoon Mamba 105-103 in a narrow victory led by decisive late-game scoring.

Tore Ruud Hofstad (32989453931) (cropped)

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Canada Achieves First Men's World Cup Win With Victory Over South Africa

Calgary fans gather at Spruce Meadows to celebrate the historic 1-0 Round of 32 result

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Edmonton Stingers Defeat Saskatoon Mamba in CEBL Match

The Stingers secured a 115-108 victory over the Mamba during a regular-season game at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

Alberta Legislature Grounds (29221518302)

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Edmonton Names Magpie Official City Bird

The adaptable bird was selected as a civic symbol after a public vote and official unveiling in 2025.

Edmonton City Hall facade and clock tower. Behind are CN Tower and EPCOR Tower, and to the side is a cenotaph. Photo edited from original, with perspective correction and tone-mapping.

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Edmonton Names Magpie as Official City Bird

The city recognized the bird's ubiquity and cultural connection to residents in a formal designation.

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Calgary Stampede Expected to Drive Significant Economic Boost

Local businesses and restaurants anticipate a surge in visitor spending ahead of the July 2026 event.

Many thanks to the Red Lake Band for so many years of support.

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Woman films close encounter with grizzly bear in Kananaskis Country

Wildlife officials issue warnings after a grizzly bear lunged at a dog during a walk in the Alberta Rocky Mountains.

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Gibbons Residents Vote to Retain Town Status Despite Debt

A majority of voters in the Alberta community rejected a proposal to dissolve the town into a hamlet.

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Woman Escapes Grizzly Bear Encounter in Alberta Wilderness

A woman and her dog were circled by a grizzly bear at a Kananaskis campground before the woman deterred the animal.

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Alberta Orphan Oil Wells Reach Record High

Bankruptcy of Long Run Exploration triggers a more than 70% surge in abandoned infrastructure requiring cleanup.

Medical Students at Clinical Club - University of Alberta Hospital University of Alberta Archives, UAA-1969-097-366, https://discoverarchives.library.ualberta.ca/

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University of Alberta Launches VR Nursing Training Pilot

Nursing students use virtual reality to practice high-stakes clinical scenarios without risking patient safety.

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Nearly Half of Calgary Businesses Would Leave if Alberta Separates

A Calgary Chamber of Commerce poll reveals significant corporate instability amid discussions of provincial separation from Canada.

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Calgary Flames Select Jack Hextall 30th Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Flames add USHL center prospect Jack Hextall to their roster as part of a strategy to rebuild the team's prospect pool.

École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys is a publicly funded Francophone Separate Catholic school in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys School in Calgary Closes for Summer

Students and staff begin summer break as the school ends classes and homework for the vacation period.

Preseason NHL game between the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on September 22, 2024.

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Calgary Flames Select Carson Carels 6th Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Flames targeted the defenseman to bolster their blue line during the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers Face Unbeaten Edmonton Elks in Week 4

Winnipeg looks to rebound from a bye week against a dominant Edmonton team in their latest CFL matchup.

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Edmonton Forecasts Heavy Rainfall That Could Break Historic Record

A strong weather system may bring up to 100 mm of rain to the Alberta region over the weekend of June 20-22.

CPR Passenger train on north end of High Level Bridge, Edmonton, Alberta, ca. 1958. (6284042755)

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Edmonton Closes High Level Bridge East Sidewalk Due to Riverbank Erosion

Heavy rainfall caused slope instability on the southeast side of the bridge, prompting an immediate safety closure.

Banff sign at the entrance to Banff, Alberta, Canada

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Banff Skijoring Event Cancelled Over Overcrowding

Organizers cancelled the annual festival in June 2024 after the event outgrew the town's capacity.

Canada Day Parade on Whyte Ave, Edmonton, Alberta

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Tofield cancels Canada Day festivities due to flood risk

Officials in the Alberta town called off the July 1 celebrations following forecasts of additional rain and rising flood concerns.

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Venezuelans in Calgary Seek Family After Deadly Earthquakes

Expatriates in Alberta scramble to contact loved ones after two powerful quakes kill nearly 200 people in north-central Venezuela.

Members of the Calgary Police Service, including Police Chief Mark Neufeld, pose for a photo at the Canada Day festivities in Calgary, Alberta

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Calgary Police Find No Credible Coordinated Threat in Online Manifesto

Authorities say a 104-page document circulating online does not indicate a coordinated plan to target officers.

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Prime Minister Carney calls Alberta independence referendum a 'dangerous bluff'

Mark Carney warns that a push for Alberta's separation could cause years of uncertainty and damage Canada's global standing.

A wide shot of a hockey rink during a game between the Seattle Kraken and the Edmonton Oilers.

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Edmonton Oilers Hire Mike Babcock as Head Coach

The veteran coach joins the team amid an ongoing NHL investigation into his conduct.

A wide shot of the interior of the Meridian Centre arena in St. Catherines, Ontario.

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Edmonton Stingers Defeat Saskatoon Mamba 115-108

Emmanuel Bandoumel and Nick Hornsby each score 25 points to secure a road victory for Edmonton in the CEBL.

I went up to Edmonton recently and spent an evening wandering around looking at Christmas lights. We did find Candy Cane Lane, but parking looked crazy and we weren't geared for being in -20C weather

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Calgary Businesses Weigh Leaving Alberta Over Separation Debate

A Calgary Chamber of Commerce poll indicates nearly half of local businesses would relocate if the province separates from Canada.

Spending a few days in Calgary ahead of the G7, my first trip to Alberta as Ambassador. Thanks to our friends and partners out west for the warm welcome!

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Alberta Leaders Clash Over Calgary Noise Bylaw

Premier Danielle Smith and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre debate new sound restrictions affecting Stampede tents and concerts.

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Alberta separation could cost province $62 billion annually, report says

A Calgary Chamber of Commerce study warns of business exodus and trade disruptions if Alberta leaves Canada.

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Two youths charged in Edmonton Facebook Marketplace iPhone robberies

Police arrested seven people in connection with a string of thefts targeting electronics in the Richfield and Millbourne areas.

A southeast view of the Calgary Stampede Grounds (especially BMO Centre and the Saddledome) and the Skyline of the city

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Country Thunder Alberta Cancelled Due to City Restrictions

Organizers cite sound limits and construction as reasons for cancelling the Calgary music festival just days before kickoff.

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Country Thunder Alberta cancelled due to city safety barriers

Organizers scrapped the Calgary festival two days before the event, citing construction and restrictive sound limits.

Ambassador Jacobson with Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach

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Gibbons Residents Vote on Municipal Dissolution

Voters in the Alberta town will decide whether to remain incorporated or become a hamlet within Sturgeon County.

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Banff Sunshine Village Reopens for Summer Skiing

The Alberta resort is offering a limited skiing window through July 5, 2026, following record snowfall.

Rogers at Southgate Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Mike Babcock Named Head Coach of Edmonton Oilers

The veteran coach returns to the NHL to replace Kris Knoblauch after a first-round playoff exit

Cheerleaders performing during the Calgary Stampede parade on 9th Ave SW.

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Calgary Council Maintains Late-Night Noise Rules for Stampede

City officials end a pilot program that allowed music festival tents to operate until 2 a.m.

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Calgary Imposes Midnight Curfew for Cowboys Music Festival

City council changes noise bylaws for weeknight concerts following resident complaints from the previous year.

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Calgary 911 Dispatchers Prepare for Stampede Surge

Emergency communications officers are increasing staffing and coordination to manage an expected 1.5 million visitors.

Late winter view of the Alberta Provincial Legislature Building in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Three Charged in Calgary Luxury Car Dealership Arson

Authorities arrested three individuals following a March 2026 fire that destroyed more than two dozen high-end vehicles.

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Alberta Unveils 10-Year Cancer Care Strategy

The provincial government announced a long-term plan featuring more than 40 actions to improve diagnosis and research.

Intersection of 7 Avenue S and Centre Street S

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Calgary Transit Launches New Light-Rail Vehicles

Three new CTrains enter service this week to replace fleet vehicles dating back to the 1980s.

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Halifax Tides FC and Calgary Wild FC Clash at McMahon Stadium

Conflicting reports emerge regarding the final score and date of the National Soccer League match in Calgary.