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The bill would standardize school report cards, demand more details on how teachers spend PD days and create a process for dealing with unresolved parent concerns. globalnews.ca/news/12126635/…
Alberta government introduces education bill to standardize school report cards | Globalnews.ca

Alberta government introduces education bill to standardize school report cards | Globalnews.ca

The bill would standardize school report cards, force more details on how teachers spend PD days and create a process for dealing with unresolved parent concerns.

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The historic Alberta referendum on separation saw voters trek to the polls in the highest numbers in decades. #yeg #ableg #abvote globalnews.ca/news/12126325/…
Alberta referendum saw 70.4% turnout — highest voter participation in decades | Globalnews.ca

Alberta referendum saw 70.4% turnout — highest voter participation in decades | Globalnews.ca

The turnout is the highest for a provincewide vote since at least 1975, but it fell short of breaking the record of 81.8 per cent turnout seen in the 1935 general election.

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Tristan Jarry made 24 stops to earn the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid, defeating the rival Calgary Flames 4-0. globalnews.ca/news/12125433/…
Oilers snap skid with 4-0 win over Flames | Globalnews.ca

Oilers snap skid with 4-0 win over Flames | Globalnews.ca

Tristan Jarry made 24 stops to earn the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid, defeating the rival Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday.

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Family of soldier badly burned at CFB Wainwright speaks about his injuries globalnews.ca/news/12124995/…
Family of soldier badly burned at CFB Wainwright speaks about his injuries | Globalnews.ca

Family of soldier badly burned at CFB Wainwright speaks about his injuries | Globalnews.ca

Family of a soldier severely burned at CFB Wainwright describe Pte. Liam Ramage's injuries and the long path to recovery.

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Alberta NDP says UCP cooking riding boundaries ahead of election globalnews.ca/news/12124946/…
Alberta NDP says UCP cooking riding boundaries ahead of election | Globalnews.ca

Alberta NDP says UCP cooking riding boundaries ahead of election | Globalnews.ca

Smith accused Nenshi of questioning the integrity of judges, including Brian O’Ferrall, a former judge and the chair of the panel responsible for the redraw.

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Three charged with murder of 12-year-old kidnapped from Edmonton: RCMP globalnews.ca/news/12124882/…
Three charged with murder of 12-year-old kidnapped from Edmonton: RCMP - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

Three charged with murder of 12-year-old kidnapped from Edmonton: RCMP - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

Cole Morin 34, and Curtis Brown, 36, are charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping. Rachel Stuart, 36, faces a charge of second-degree murder.

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Alberta tables bill to protect consumers when buying cars, show tickets globalnews.ca/news/12124903/…
Alberta tables bill to protect consumers when buying cars, show tickets | Globalnews.ca

Alberta tables bill to protect consumers when buying cars, show tickets | Globalnews.ca

Under the bill, consumers could get some power to fight back when they purchase defective vehicles that cannot be properly repaired.

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Calgary-developed wound treatment used on the battlefield in Ukraine globalnews.ca/news/12124786/…
Calgary-developed wound treatment used on the battlefield in Ukraine | Globalnews.ca

Calgary-developed wound treatment used on the battlefield in Ukraine | Globalnews.ca

Calgary-based NanoTess received Health Canada approval for its NanoSALV Catalytic in 2022 and evaluated it by treating unhoused populations in encampments.

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Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach globalnews.ca/news/12124051/…
Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach | Globalnews.ca

Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach | Globalnews.ca

Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving anonymous tips shared with Crime Stoppers programs across the country.

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Edmonton experiences first major snowfall — just days before Halloween globalnews.ca/news/12123983/…
Edmonton experiences first major snowfall — just days before Halloween - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

Edmonton experiences first major snowfall — just days before Halloween - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

The ghosts, ghouls and goblins on some of Edmonton's front lawns were made even spookier by the chilling sight of Old Man Winter.

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Alberta government to end DEI public sector hiring globalnews.ca/news/12123342/…
Alberta government to end DEI public sector hiring | Globalnews.ca

Alberta government to end DEI public sector hiring | Globalnews.ca

A government bill has been tabled that, if passed, would prohibit a number of public bodies from using DEI policies to make hiring decisions.

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Danielle Smith faces another leadership review call from UCP constituency board globalnews.ca/news/12123287/…
Danielle Smith faces another leadership review call from UCP constituency board | Globalnews.ca

Danielle Smith faces another leadership review call from UCP constituency board | Globalnews.ca

Scott Cyr riding is one of a few to recently call for a review of Smith's leadership, while others have announced their support for her.

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RCMP investigating Alberta health procurement for possible fraud, money laundering globalnews.ca/news/12123134/…
RCMP investigating Alberta health procurement for possible fraud, money laundering | Globalnews.ca

RCMP investigating Alberta health procurement for possible fraud, money laundering | Globalnews.ca

Mounties looking into an Alberta health care spending controversy are investigating potential fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering.

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No evidence stolen Crime Stoppers data used for fraud, provider says globalnews.ca/news/12122683/…
No evidence stolen Crime Stoppers data used for fraud, provider says | Globalnews.ca

No evidence stolen Crime Stoppers data used for fraud, provider says | Globalnews.ca

The provider of software used by Crime Stoppers says it has found no evidence that personal information exposed in a cybersecurity breach has been used for fraud or identity theft.

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UCP backbencher Shane Getson quits legislature on eve of fall sitting globalnews.ca/news/12122027/…
UCP backbencher Shane Getson quits legislature on eve of fall sitting | Globalnews.ca

UCP backbencher Shane Getson quits legislature on eve of fall sitting | Globalnews.ca

Shane Getson made headlines for controversial comments, including comparing transgender surgery to livestock castration in 2025.

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Sgt. Morgan Wong remembered by sister at funeral as 'bravest and funniest' globalnews.ca/news/12120485/…
Funeral service to be held for Sgt. Morgan Wong, CFB Wainwright fire victim | Globalnews.ca

Funeral service to be held for Sgt. Morgan Wong, CFB Wainwright fire victim | Globalnews.ca

According to Sgt. Morgan Wong's family, the 26-year-old was training at CFB Wainwright to prepare to deploy on his second tour in Europe. 

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‘He ran into the fire’: Military medic critically injured saving fellow soldiers in CFB Wainwright fire globalnews.ca/news/12119428/…
‘He ran into the fire’: Military medic critically injured saving fellow soldiers in CFB Wainwright...

‘He ran into the fire’: Military medic critically injured saving fellow soldiers in CFB Wainwright...

His mother says Cpl. Liam Keane kept running into the deadly fire to save fellow soldiers until his own injuries overtook him.

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Affordability measures, consumer protection legislation coming: Alberta government globalnews.ca/news/12119505/…
Affordability measures, consumer protection legislation coming: Alberta government | Globalnews.ca

Affordability measures, consumer protection legislation coming: Alberta government | Globalnews.ca

Alberta's government says it has a suite of legislation coming this fall to protect Albertans, their pocketbooks and their personal information.

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Alberta introduces new flag rules and restrictions for all schools starting in 2027 globalnews.ca/news/12119480/…
Alberta introduces new flag rules and restrictions for all schools starting in 2027 | Globalnews.ca

Alberta introduces new flag rules and restrictions for all schools starting in 2027 | Globalnews.ca

The rules say school boards can apply for exemptions but only for flags that don't "constitute a political, social or ideological statement." 

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Advocates flag contributions, not costs, of newcomers in Alberta referendum aftermath globalnews.ca/news/12118291/…
Advocates flag contributions, not costs, of newcomers in Alberta referendum aftermath | Globalnew...

Advocates flag contributions, not costs, of newcomers in Alberta referendum aftermath | Globalnew...

Critics have warned that the referendum's outcome could make Alberta less attractive to newcomers at a time when jobs desperately need to be filled. 

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