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Good evening, these are your top stories for Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

May 11 , 2025 at 10:30:13 a.m. MDT • :

After speaking to a number of residents across Alberta — from High River in the south to Edmonton in the north — opinions on separatism are just as diverse as the province itself.

As Calgary Party launches, Alberta's major cities brace for big change to local politics

May 11 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

With three parties registered to run against independent candidates in Calgary's municipal election this fall, politicians are divided on whether this could mean more co-operation from day one, or stronger divides along party lines in city hall.

These Canadian millionaires are asking for tax increases — but just for themselves

May 11 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

A group of wealthy Canadians calling themselves 'Patriotic Millionaires' is banding together to lobby governments to increase the amount of taxes they must pay — but opponents say it will be bad for entrepreneurship in Canada.

8-year sentence for woman who joined in torture killing of former friend

May 9 , 2025 at 05:56:16 p.m. MDT • :

One of the people involved in the torture death of a woman who hung from a garage rafter for 12 hours was sentenced Friday in Calgary.

WestJet suspends 9 U.S. routes due to lower demand

May 8 , 2025 at 09:51:05 a.m. MDT • :

WestJet will suspend nine routes between the U.S. and Canada as demand dampens for travel between the two countries.

May 10 , 2025 at 01:42:34 p.m. MDT • :

Ogden's old legion building to be demolished amid safety concerns

May 10 , 2025 at 02:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Car insurance is getting pricier. 5 ways to try lowering your premium

May 9 , 2025 at 12:29:21 p.m. MDT • :

Crown to seek dangerous offender designation for man who raped 90-year-old

May 11 , 2025 at 07:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Calgary Wild bring in Forest Lawn students for club's first home game on Sunday

May 10 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. MDT • :

Bootleg tape uncovered from Nirvana's sole Calgary tour stop in 1991 – months before they skyrocketed to fame

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