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Edmonton police investigate after Islamophobic graffiti found near daycare
“When someone vandalizes and puts intimidating graffiti next to a daycare or a school, the intent is pretty clear, and that's to ensure that Muslim families and children don't feel safe,” says a spokesperson for the National Council of Canadian Muslims. This story includes an image that shows graffiti depicting racist, hateful sentiments.
Child's death in Medicine Hat prompts citywide pool shutdowns
An 11-year-old child has died of a suspected drowning during a field trip to a regional park near Medicine Hat, Alta., on Monday. That led to a shutdown of pools across the city the following day.
Sundre cancels parade, citing 'overwhelming' harassment after pro-Alberta float disallowed
A central Alberta town won't host its annual parade this year after organizers said a decision to disallow a pro-Alberta float led to a barrage of "online criticism, personal attacks, harassment, and abusive messages."
Extreme weather part of 400% hike in Alberta home insurance premiums over 20 years: StatsCan
New data from Statistics Canada suggests homeowners' insurance in Alberta increased nearly five times in a 20-year period — the highest increase of any province.
Judge dismisses bid to stall closure of Calgary supervised drug site
A judge has dismissed a last-ditch legal effort to temporarily halt the closures of supervised consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge, citing a similar effort to stall another shuttered site.
'Major shock': Canadians grapple with loss of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada tradition
Canadians are grappling with the loss of a cultural touchstone after CBC announced Tuesday its Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts have come to an end.
Companies question cost of AI as tokenmaxxing spending adds up
Prominent tech businesses pushing to use AI intensively have been stung by sky high AI costs, especially for agentic chain-of-thought purposes. Now, they're looking at getting beyond experimentation to tokenomics: really breaking down the return on investment for big AI spending.
Archaeology field school near Fort St. John reflects 12,500 years of Indigenous history
An archaeological field school at a national historic site near Fort St. John, B.C., is offering a look into 12,500 years of First Nations history, finding pieces of ancient stone tools and animal bones.
Bibby proposes CFL return to American expansion
Quebec City is very much on the CFL's expansion radar but Dr. Reginald Bibby feels the league should again incorporate American-based franchises.
Edmonton teens charged with using AI to create sexually exploitative images of classmates
A pair of 14-year-old boys in Edmonton have been charged for allegedly using artificial intelligence to create child exploitation images of their classmates.
How advanced drones, surveillance towers are helping to tackle remote Alberta crime
High-tech surveillance cameras, police drones and AI analytics are changing how law enforcement responds to property crime at remote, hard-to-access industrial sites across Alberta.
Play ball: League votes to allow Cactus Rats to play in new stadium, but fans aren't allowed
An Alberta baseball team is scheduled to play ball Wednesday in its first home game. But there won’t be any fans allowed inside the stadium to witness the event. The Energy City Cactus Rats of Spruce Grove, Alta., has been given the green light to play this season's home games at the partially finished Energy City Metro Ballpark.
Better measures needed to curb homelessness among Alberta youth, says child advocate
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate says more intervention is needed before youth become homeless. That’s according to a special report released by the office on Wednesday.
Alberta strikes new deal with pharmacists, dispensing fees to see small bump
Primary Health Minister Justin Wright says the government has signed a new three-year funding agreement with pharmacists, and as part of the deal Alberta is increasing dispensing fees for the first time in a decade.
Funnel clouds, landspout tornadoes possible across much of central Alberta
Conditions will be favourable Wednesday for the development of funnel clouds which could become weak tornadoes, Environment Canada said in a special weather statement.
Trent University receives $57.7M in Ontario funding to prepare students for in-demand careers
The province says the $57.7 million investment will prepare students to meet labour market demands and also help local students remain closer to home.
Man dead, boy seriously injured in collision with semi-truck south of Winnipeg
An Ontario man is dead and a 13-year-old boy from Steinbach, Man., suffered serious injuries following a collision with a semi-truck on Manitoba Highway 59, the RCMP said.
Canada’s energy supply ‘potential’ gets G7 backing in push for global pivot
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been looking to stimulate Canada's economy by pitching the country as a reliable energy exporter, and took that message to the G7 Summit.
2 Edmonton students charged with using AI to sexually exploit classmates
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged two Edmonton students with using AI to sexually exploit several female classmates.
Alberta’s Smith to announce government action to help combat high cost of living
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to make an announcement Wednesday afternoon to help with the high cost of living in the province.
Alberta’s Smith says it may be too late to put a question about coal to Oct. vote
Alberta's Premier suggested Wednesday that it may be too late to add a question about banning coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains to October's referendum.
Large area in Banff National Park closed after bear seeking food, damages tents
Parks Canada has closed several trails and campsites along the north shore of Lake Minnewanka after reports of a bear damaging several tents while looking for food.
Danielle Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusations
Chiefs representing First Nations across Alberta have asked the RCMP to look into whether the upcoming fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Danielle Smith and the UCP.
Cleanup underway after ‘nasty’ Alberta storm topples trees, damages roofs and buildings
A huge cleanup is underway after a nasty storm swept across southern Alberta on Tuesday, leaving toppled trees, ripped off roofs and a trail of destruction.
Advertised Fort Saskatchewan craft fair a scam, RCMP warn
The Northern Prairie Craft, Food and Vendor Fair is being advertised as a three-day event taking place at the Dow Centennial Centre, but RCMP say the entire event is a scam.
Alexander chases 14th straight regular-season win
It's the Edmonton Elks' turn to try and do something no other CFL team has yet: hand Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander his first regular-season loss.
Davies available for Canada against Qatar after injury absence
Short-handed Canada got a boost Wednesday when coach Jesse Marsch said captain Alphonso Davies would be available after missing the opener because of a hamstring injury.