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Rachel Notley promises to create more jobs if NDP wins election

Rachel Notley promises to create more jobs if NDP wins election

EDMONTON — Alberta's NDP is promising to create 47,000 jobs if the party wins the provincial election set for May 29.
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United Conservatives say Notley's net-zero grid promise would cost $87 billion

United Conservatives say Notley's net-zero grid promise would cost $87 billion

EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party says the NDP's plan to mandate a net-zero electricity grid by 2035 would cost at least $87 billion.
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As Glencore eyes Teck, Brad Wall sees echoes of 2010 battle for Potash Corp.

As Glencore eyes Teck, Brad Wall sees echoes of 2010 battle for Potash Corp.

CALGARY — Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall says he doesn't know enough of the details to take a public stance on the merits of mining giant Glencore PLC's ongoing hostile takeover bid for Teck Resources Ltd.
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Wildfire evacuation order lifted for area west of Edmonton

Wildfire evacuation order lifted for area west of Edmonton

ENTWISTLE, Alta. — Authorities have lifted an wildfire evacuation order for an area west of Edmonton.
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Man charged after two stabbings outside Rogers Place arena during Oilers game

Man charged after two stabbings outside Rogers Place arena during Oilers game

EDMONTON — A 20-year-old man is facing charges after two stabbings near the Edmonton Oilers arena during an NHL playoff game on the weekend.
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Follow the leaders on the Alberta election campaign trail

Follow the leaders on the Alberta election campaign trail

Where the leaders are today on the Alberta election campaign trail: United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith: CALGARY — Joins Shaye Ganam's radio show on CHQR and CHED, visits candidates and their teams.
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Musician Corb Lund wants strong stance against coal mines in Alberta election

Musician Corb Lund wants strong stance against coal mines in Alberta election

EDMONTON — As Albertans begin what could be a bitter and divisive provincial election campaign, one of the province's most popular musicians wants to remind them of an issue that brought everyone together a couple years ago.
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Fire evacuation order issued in central Alberta, area near Fort McMurray on alert

Fire evacuation order issued in central Alberta, area near Fort McMurray on alert

Authorities are warning residents in west-central and northern Alberta as winds push wildfires towards homes.
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Edmonton police investigating after series of assaults targeting women

Edmonton police investigating after series of assaults targeting women

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton have issued a warning following a series of incidents, including sexual assault, in the same northwest neighbourhood that they believed were committed by one suspect.
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'Intended to incite': Calgary pastor found guilty on border blockade charges

'Intended to incite': Calgary pastor found guilty on border blockade charges

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.
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