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Elections Alberta recommends 2027 vote be delayed as gerrymandering accusations flyAlberta's chief electoral officer is suggesting that the province's next general election should be held with the current electoral boundaries, or be postponed.
Global News Edmonton globalnews.ca ·
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OILERS AFTERMATH: Another day, another shutout as Jarry snuffs Islanders
If you missed the Edmonton Oilers win over the Calgary Flames because you didn’t have Amazon Prime, don’t worry, they replayed it again on Saturday afternoon. A 4-0 win against the host New York Islanders was an exact carbon copy of their 4-0 win over the Flames, which is as good
Edmonton Journal edmontonjournal.com ·
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Edmonton Oilers put on defensive clinic in 4-0 road win over The Islanders: Cult of Hockey Player Grades
The Edmonton Oilers threw a suffocating defensive performance over a frustrated New York squad Saturday afternoon, en-route to an impressive 4-0 win on The Island. It was 0-0 after one, the Oilers only allowing three shots but failing to capitalize on two First Period man advanta
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Chief electoral officer: Province should delay electoral boundary changes or October 2027 election
'Elections Alberta requires sufficient time for the orderly establishment, mapping, implementation, and operational preparation of the electoral boundaries'
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Lorne Gunter: Diesel surcharge cuts the most direct route to lower cost of living
There’s a well-known phrase in the trucking industry. It started with the Teamsters Union but eventually became the catchphrase of trucking industry associations around the continent: “If you got it, a truck brought it.” We have a trucking economy. Many goods may start on contain
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Saturday's letters: Edmonton should build up, not ugly
Re. “Province’s infill decree could actually mean larger developments: city staff,” Oct. 30 The mayor’s threats are just obfuscation; the province has asked the city to stop eight-plexes that will not be sold at an affordable price and serve only to destroy existing neighbourhood
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New information challenges military’s account of deadly Wainwright fireWeather records, satellite observations and expert analysis suggest the deadly CFB Wainwright fire was growing for hours before it overran soldiers.
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Enoch calls nation members home as it breaks ground on new neighbourhood
'These homes are all built to spec for large families, for single families, for our elders. This is a game changer'
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Alberta reducing education property taxes in 2027 after previous hikesIt means home and farmland owners will pay almost seven per cent less than this year, while non-residential property owners will pay almost five per cent less.
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Alberta's proposed report card changes draw mixed reviews
Creating a channel to escalate grievances to the provincial level doesn't serve students or the education system well: Darryl Hunter, professor emeritus at University of Alberta
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Alberta separatist leader Jeff Rath’s UCP membership revokedJeff Rath, a vocal critic of Danielle Smith and the UCP, said the move to revoke his membership made him laugh and proves points he's been making for some time now.
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ASIRT clears police following day-long standoff in Grande Prairie industrial park
Investigators later determined the subject officer believed Shewfelt was resisting arrest, was armed with a knife and was trying to get back to the shop where there were other firearms.
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Leafs’ Tanev eyes return against CanucksChris Tanev appears poised to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a boost against his former team.
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High Level Bridge closing in 2027 for urgent repairs after summer of stormsThe one-way southbound bridge, which sees 24,000 to 27,000 vehicles per day, will be fully closed to traffic during next year's construction season, from spring to late fall.
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Edmonton police investigating death of 2-year-old girl in Castle DownsPolice 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.
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Maas, Kilam, Pierce named coach of year finalistsEdmonton's Mark Kilam, Montreal's Jason Maas and B.C.'s Buck Pierce are finalists for the CFL's Coach of the Year, the league announced Friday.