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Woman charged after police allege she was driving in wrong lanes in fatal crash

Woman charged after police allege she was driving in wrong lanes in fatal crash

EDMONTON — A driver in Edmonton has died after his car slammed into a light pole, which police allege was caused by an impaired driver going the wrong way.
Fajardo, Julien-Grant help Elks rally to beat Alouettes 23-22 in return to Montreal

Fajardo, Julien-Grant help Elks rally to beat Alouettes 23-22 in return to Montreal

MONTREAL — Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo still has fond memories of leading the Montreal Alouettes to the 2023 Grey Cup championship, a moment he calls “number 1” on his list of accomplishments throughout his decade playing in the CFL.
Former Alberta health agency CEO says false claims may compromise investigation

Former Alberta health agency CEO says false claims may compromise investigation

EDMONTON — The former head of Alberta’s front-line health agency says she's aware of misinformation that may compromise a third-party investigation into a multimillion-dollar health contracting scandal.
Alberta government appeals injunction of transgender health-care law

Alberta government appeals injunction of transgender health-care law

CALGARY — Alberta is appealing a temporary injunction of a law banning doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
Bombers head to Calgary looking to avenge early losses to Stampeders

Bombers head to Calgary looking to avenge early losses to Stampeders

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers have different motivating factors heading into their showdown Saturday at McMahon Stadium.
Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

CAMROSE — Bob Pushie pulled a small piece of paper from his shirt pocket, where he had written a candidate's name the day before, and double-checked the spelling on his ballot.
Woman dies after being struck by young cyclist on Calgary path

Woman dies after being struck by young cyclist on Calgary path

CALGARY — A woman is dead after she was hit by a cyclist on a Calgary pathway. Police say the woman and her husband were walking on the path Saturday, when a 12-year-old on a bike approached from behind and crashed into her.
Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question

Judge reserves decision on whether to strike review of Alberta separation question

EDMONTON — A judge has reserved his decision on whether to review a proposed Alberta separation referendum question. Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby is expected to give his ruling Aug. 14.
Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that 'one man can't block' pipeline proposal

Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that 'one man can't block' pipeline proposal

CALGARY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians, including British Columbians, want a new oil pipeline and Premier David Eby can't be allowed as one man to block the project.
Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

Métis leaders strike note of optimism after meeting with Carney on major projects

OTTAWA — Métis leaders left a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday saying they're confident they will be included in talks about major projects Ottawa hopes to use to bolster the economy in the face of a trade war with the United State