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Life after amalgamation: In Caroline, Alta., becoming a hamlet has some silver linings

More than a year after dissolving into Clearwater County, the former Village of Caroline is getting millions of dollars in desperately needed infrastructure repairs.

Canada's AI strategy aims to make health data more accessible. How will it protect privacy?

Connecting health data across the country will help researchers conduct clinical trials, test AI health tools and drive innovation in treatment and diagnosis, says federal Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon. But the initiative will also have to balance privacy considerations.

Southern Alberta cities, province try to tempt air carriers as WestJet ends service

Medicine Hat and Lethbridge are seeking a new air carrier as WestJet ends regional service to southern Alberta this week. Officials say that will take time as the provincial government calls for private sector proposals to improve service between regional airports and major hubs in Calgary and Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers name Mike Babcock as coach after hire cleared by NHL

Mike Babcock returned to the NHL's coaching ranks Tuesday, bringing a Stanley Cup and a checkered past to an Edmonton Oilers team desperate to win it all in the Connor McDavid era.

Alberta hits pause on contract overhaul for integrated fire and ambulance services

Alberta’s government is pausing the rollout of its ambulance contract strategy for seven municipalities with integrated fire and ambulance services.

Edmonton mayor hopes requiring less daycare parking encourages more walking, biking

City council voted in a public hearing on Tuesday to reduce the required amount of pick-up and drop-off spaces for daycares.

6 tornadoes swept through Alberta’s Peace region last week, researchers say

The total tornado-count for the northwestern Alberta storms that took place on June 15th have increased following field-work from the Northern Tornado Project. This makes the June-night a very rare occasion in which the Peace Region experienced what experts call a "tornado outbreak".

Alleged Montreal shooter followed conspiracy theorists, wrote manifesto weeks before attack

The alleged gunman in a shooting in Montreal Monday that left two people dead prepared his manifesto weeks in advance, according to a CBC News visual investigation.

Quebec coroner identifies Montreal shooting suspect as Alberta man

High quality, poor access: report highlights challenges in finding family doctors in Alberta

The Alberta Medical Association's latest report suggests that though the majority of Albertans who saw a family doctor recently were satisfied with their visit, many have been unable to see theirs in a timely manner, while others are still looking for one.

Flags become symbols for two sides in Alberta’s separation debate

It was only a few years ago that the sight of someone flying a Canadian flag was enough to spark complicated feelings in some people, when it became a common motif during the convoy protests. Now, the Alberta and Canada flags have become symbols of two sides in the province's separation debate.

Brexit, 10 years later: What a regret-fuelled British town can teach Canada about referendums

A decade after Britain voted to leave Europe, neither side is happy, offering a cautionary tale for Canadians about the risks of referendums.

Needing only a draw, Canada coach Marsch cautions against playing safe in Group B finale vs. Switzerland

Canada coach Jesse Marsch suggested he’s not going to ask his team to stray from its relentless, baked-in style — even if a tie, if just this once, would be victory enough when it plays Switzerland on Wednesday.

Alberta Roadbuilders warn Wood Buffalo against taking on Highway 63 duties

ARHCA says allowing the municipality to assume highway maintenance duties from the province risks plunging the RMWB into 'a losing battle of whack-a-mole' as the municipality scrambles to fill potholes.

Kikinow Elders Lodge offers cultural living experience for elders in Grande Cache

Kikinow Elders Lodge in Grande Cache is officially open after six years. A huge barrier initially was funding, but the non-status, off-reserve Indigenous community ended up securing a federal grant, despite not being officially recognized as Indigenous under the Indian Act.

Are more police officers getting killed in the line of duty? Here's what the data tells us

An armed standoff at a hotel in Côte-des-Neiges left a police officer, a civilian and a suspect dead. The shooting marked the third time an officer in Canada was killed in less than two weeks, raising questions about whether violence against officers is increasing.

Do you want AI with that? Chatbots could take your next order at the drive-thru

Across the United States, fast food chains are turning to AI to run their drive-thru counters - and Canada could be next. Companies say the technology now has higher accuracy than human employees - and some labour organizers worry it could displace fast food workers.

As heavy rain floods parts of central Alberta, residents speak about local response

Residents in affected areas have received pleas from officials to stop all non-essential water usage in order to reduce strain on local water systems.

Edmonton police officer reprimanded by EPS over 2024 highway incident

An Edmonton Police Service internal disciplinary hearing has resulted in a decision to reprimand one of the police department's officers over a highway incident two years ago.

Alberta separation could prompt potential $62B economic hit, business exodus: Calgary Chamber report

A new report released Wednesday by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce claims Alberta separation from Canada could spur a business exodus and result in a $62-billion economic contraction annually. Meanwhile, a prominent advocate for separation argues that the chamber's report is measuring "fear, not opportunity."

Canadian Army battalion commander, chief warrant officer removed amid investigation

The Canadian Army has sidelined the commanding officer and chief warrant officer of the Edmonton-based battalion. Defence officials will not disclose the reasons, but current and former military sources point to an alleged alcohol-related incident.

Gym’s small gesture makes a big difference for Alberta man’s mental health

Damien Uzelman is sharing his appreciation after staff at his Sherwood Park gym helped spread some sunshine during some of his darkest days.

Gibbons residents begin voting to stay as a town — or dissolve into a hamlet

The vote follows months of debate over the town's financial future. At one point Gibbons was at risk of insolvency after the new council discovered millions of dollars in debt.

Online activity suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman’s ‘buffet extremism’

The shooter's manifesto detailed grievances against capitalism, pornography and bourgeois society, and a hatred of women aligned with the incel or 'involuntarily celibate' mindset.

Edmonton region to be deluged by 30-60 mm of rain — possibly setting a new record

This month has been the second-wettest June ever in Edmonton and is now on track to break the record that has existed since 1914.

Elks head to Winnipeg aiming for 3-0 start

The Edmonton Elks flew into town riding the high of opening their season at 2-0 for the first time since 2019.

Wayward dock and boats found 300 km downstream from Edmonton

The entire dock, plus five metal boats chained to it, broke free from the shore on Monday when the river rose more than 1.5 metres and the streamflow doubled in speed.

Elks’ Rankin feels elusive CFL mark ‘attainable’

Justin Rankin believes he can do what's never been done before in the CFL.

Edmonton mosquito number rising after rainy weekend — and more expected

A weekend of torrential rain, followed by warn and sunny weather, has created perfect conditions for Edmonton's already health mosquito population to explode.

Invasive Prussian carp showing up in Sylvan Lake

Lab results confirm Prussian carp are now living in Sylvan Lake. Similar to goldfish, they are an invasive species that causes all sorts of problems.