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Alberta cabinet minister resigns, citing concerns over procurement

February 25 , 2025 at 09:52:41 a.m. MST • :

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie has resigned from his position, citing a lack of confidence in the government's procurement practices.

'Who hired you?': Crown suggests murder-for-hire in cross-exam of accused killer

February 25 , 2025 at 05:13:57 p.m. MST • :

Prosecutor Hyatt Mograbee suggested Michael Arnold shot two people as part of a murder-for-hire execution, targeting a man who'd recently been implicated in money laundering for organized crime.

Alberta public sector workers, experts point to provincial interference in collective bargaining

February 25 , 2025 at 03:16:39 p.m. MST • :

Thousands of school support workers are on strike, and union organizers argue mandates from the provincial government are restricting the employers' ability to negotiate a new agreement.

Mayor of Alberta town says there's nothing he can do about 'Let's join the USA!' billboard

February 25 , 2025 at 04:11:56 p.m. MST • :

Bowden, Alta., Mayor Robb Stuart is fielding calls and emails from residents upset about a billboard encouraging Alberta to join the U.S. But he says the town didn't approve it, and can't take it down.

Calgary council approves recreation facility strategy that could cost up to $6B over 25 years

February 25 , 2025 at 04:47:34 p.m. MST • :

City administration will now develop an implementation plan that includes a funding strategy to ensure the cost burden doesn't rely solely on municipal taxes.

February 25 , 2025 at 03:32:16 p.m. MST • :

Cochrane RCMP reopen Highway 1A to traffic after grass fire contained

February 25 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. MST • :

Inner-city Calgary residents decry proposed Enmax overhead transmission line

February 25 , 2025 at 02:02:28 p.m. MST • :

Trump says he wants Keystone XL pipeline built 'NOW.' How likely is that?

February 23 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. MST • :

Calgary biking group calls on city to build public dirt jumps

February 25 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MST • :

For some, regret is part of parenting. They want prospective parents to hear their stories

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