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Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court

Hearing for Alberta separation referendum question to be held in court

Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the proposed question to the court last week, asking a judge to determine whether it violates the Constitution, including treaty rights.
Bucks from boaters would help Alberta hold the line against freshwater mussel invasion, associate minister says

Bucks from boaters would help Alberta hold the line against freshwater mussel invasion, associate minister says

Before a pass system kicks in, the province is collecting Albertans’ thoughts on the idea in a survey that closes Aug. 25.
Small plane hits fence and flips, leaving one seriously injured in rural Alberta

Small plane hits fence and flips, leaving one seriously injured in rural Alberta

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the two-seater was flying Tuesday from Wetaskiwin to Linden, a town about 100 kilometres northeast of Calgary.
Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks

Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks

Alberta's transportation minister says concerns have been raised about tow truck drivers showing up at car accidents and pressuring those involved to unnecessarily accept their services.
Canadian travel to U.S. continues to decline according to new data

Canadian travel to U.S. continues to decline according to new data

Travel advisors say more people are choosing Europe and other destinations in 2025.
Social media goes mainstream for political messaging — warts and all

Social media goes mainstream for political messaging — warts and all

For Alberta politicians, social media offers unprecedented reach but also exposes them to online abuse and threats
Citizen petition collects signatures to keep Alberta in Canada

Citizen petition collects signatures to keep Alberta in Canada

Former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk says volunteers are working across the province to meet tight deadline
Obesity rates in Canada surged during the pandemic, study finds

Obesity rates in Canada surged during the pandemic, study finds

Experts say stress and lifestyle changes likely played a role.
Essential services levels set for continuing care staff

Essential services levels set for continuing care staff

Union and Alberta Health Services remain at odds over wages, strike talk, and labour board hearings set for late October.
Alberta MP adding voice to anti-MAiD campaign

Alberta MP adding voice to anti-MAiD campaign

#IGotBetter campaign seeking to stop the use of medical assistance in dying for individuals with mental health diagnoses
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