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Alberta bans school library books it deems sexually explicit

July 10 , 2025 at 09:48:18 a.m. MDT • :

Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but says the announcement is not about book banning.

2 charged with exploiting foreign workers with 90-hour weeks at Alberta motel, gas station

July 10 , 2025 at 06:19:34 p.m. MDT • :

Alberta RCMP say a father and his son are facing multiple charges after they allegedly coerced four foreign workers to clock up to 90 hours per week at two businesses without proper pay.

Alberta's health system in 'chaos' as restructuring continues, says doctor

July 10 , 2025 at 04:11:17 p.m. MDT • :

Nearly two years after the Alberta government announced its sweeping plans to restructure health care in the province, the transformation continues and some health workers say they're still struggling to keep up with demand on the frontlines.

Manitoba premier shoots back at U.S. lawmakers over smoke complaint

July 9 , 2025 at 11:38:32 a.m. MDT • :

Manitoba's premier shot back on Thursday at six U.S. lawmakers who recently complained about Canadian wildfire smoke travelling south, which they said was making it difficult for some Americans to enjoy their summer.

Alberta lawyer named head of province's new involuntary treatment commission

July 10 , 2025 at 11:37:56 a.m. MDT • :

Jonathan Carlzon will lead commission responsible for approving applications for treatment orders through Alberta's new system where people can be forced into addictions treatment without their consent.