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Heat warnings issued for most of southern, east-central Alberta

After a stormy start to Alberta’s summer, very hot conditions are settling in across parts of the province. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued heat warnings early Thursday morning for the southern and east-central regions of the province.

Downtown Edmonton retailers dig in amid rash of restaurant closures: ‘Not going anywhere’

Some downtown retailers are reacting to the recent closures of restaurants nearby. While issues like accessibility and safety are concerns, they have no plans to leave the core.

Don’t leave your pets in hot vehicles, the City of Edmonton warns

Peace officers say leaving windows cracked or parking in the shade does not provide reliable protection from the heat, which inside a vehicle can nearly double in under 15 minutes.

Blanchard’s 57-yard field goal lifts Elks to win

A career night from quarterback Cody Fajardo and a clutch field goal from Vincent Blanchard has put the Edmonton Elks into the driver's seat of the CFL's West Division.

Thorhild, Westlock counties declare state of agricultural disasters due to rain

Record June rainfall and several intense July storms has put a damper on the growing season, with states of agricultural disaster declared in Thorhild County and Westlock County.

Calgary realtors join forces to help search for missing 11-year-old boy

Calgary realtors say they are answering the call for help from Calgary police as a massive search continues for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who went missing eight days ago.

Once seeking Senate reform, Alberta now ponders voting to be ‘rid of the darn thing’

Unlike the triple-E movement of decades past, Albertans are being asked to consider a more dramatic gambit as part of October's referendum: abolishing the Red Chamber entirely. That would be no easy feat.

Alberta's got a new plan for a southern pipeline to B.C.'s coast — it still won't be easy

Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline through southern B.C. has been billed as a duplication of the 2024 Trans Mountain expansion, but a deviation to another terminal in the Fraser Valley is unearthing familiar challenges including seismic and environmental concerns and possible objections by First Nations.

Public funding for fossil fuel industry breaks another Liberal climate promise, advocates say

The Carney government's financial support for the oil and gas industry amounts to breaking a federal commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, according to environmental advocates.

Resident of Edmonton's northwestern outskirts raises concerns after part of road collapses due to erosion

Heavy rainfall over June and July have Edmonton crews racing to repair major sinkholes and road erosion. Severe cases have been spotted in Edmonton’s Lauderdale and Starling neighbourhoods.

Cost of ‘expensive’ Alberta referendum continues to rise, Nenshi says

Alberta's Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province's looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least $365,000 dollars.

3 Canadian Armed Forces members injured after falling into crevasse at Jasper National Park

The Canadian Armed Forces says three of its members were injured last week after falling into a crevasse during a training exercise in Jasper National Park.

WestJet allowing passengers to change or cancel certain flights due to threat of strike

WestJet is giving passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 the opportunity to cancel or change their flights for free in light of the ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.

U.S. launches new tariff, replacing what Supreme Court struck down

The Trump administration is imposing a new global tariff regime designed to take the place of a temporary 10 per cent tariff that expires Friday.

Commonwealth Games viewing guide: Canadians to watch on Friday

CBC Sports' daily newsletter offers a guide to the top Canadian athletes in action on Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.

Defence questions baby's medical history in Alberta day home operator’s murder trial

The mother of a seven-month-old baby who died in High Prairie, Alta., while in the care of a day home operator was cross-examined in court on Thursday and asked about the infant's medical history.

Parks Canada works to protect threatened westslope cutthroat trout

Parks Canada is returning the threatened westslope cutthroat trout to several mountain lakes and creeks to grow its population.

Calgary paddleboarder in critical condition after being pulled from Bow River

The Calgary Fire Department has issued a warning about paddleboarders using ankle leashes after a man was pulled from the Bow River in critical condition on Thursday.

Brice starts as Lions host Argos at B.C. Place

Backup quarterback Chase Brice will lead the B.C. Lions into Saturday's game against the Toronto Argonauts with starter Nathan Rourke injured.

Elections Alberta verifies signatures for petition calling for independence referendum

Elections Alberta has verified the signatures for a citizen initiative petition looking to force a vote on whether the province should separate from Canada.

23-year-old woman dies in what Edmonton police say they believe was case of intimate partner homicide

The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 22-year-old man with second-degree murder in relation to a homicide in the city's southeast earlier this month.

Parks Canada charges hikers after grizzly bear run-in with off-leash dog in Banff National Park

A pair of hikers with an off-leash dog were charged after coming close to a well-known grizzly bear on a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park.

Trump vows tariffs to come for Canada over wildfire smoke that has drifted to U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to making tariff-related threats against Canada on Friday afternoon, restating his intent to impose tariffs in retaliation for wildfire smoke drifting across the border into the United States.

Calgary police relocate command post as search for missing boy continues

Calgary police announced Friday that the command post that was set up at Thorncliffe School to aid in the search for a missing 11-year-old boy, is being moved to Nose Hill Park.

‘I’m not leaving’: Some B.C. residents vow to defend homes from wildfires

As wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.

Elections Alberta validates separatist petition that’s tied up in court

A citizen petition aiming to force a vote on Alberta leaving Canada has been verified as successful — however, it still can't proceed as it remains tied up in a court dispute.

Charges laid against 2 hikers with off-leash dog followed by grizzly in Banff

The video of the encounter depicts two people — a man visible on camera and a woman recording — backing up along a trail as the grizzly follows closely in Banff National Park.

What’s driving WestJet strike threat? Union says ‘unpaid work’ is key issue

A strike would effectively ground Canada’s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.

Edmonton has 15 times more mosquitoes now than at same time last year, city scientist says

The mosquito population in Edmonton continues to flourish this summer.

RCMP say missing Red Deer man's remains found 2 years after river rescue attempt in B.C.

The remains of a Red Deer man have been found just over two years after he disappeared while attempting a river rescue in British Columbia.

Forever Canadian says books are clean as Danielle Smith questions 3rd-party finances

According to Alberta's Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, the Forever Canadian campaign isn't doing anything wrong.

What the duck? Lake Summerside’s resident waterfowl dodges rehoming attempts

Buddy the Cayuga duck has been quite at home on the shores of Lake Summerside for months now — the problem is, the south Edmonton waterbody isn't his home.

Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditions

Meals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.

Tornado warnings are rising faster than actual tornadoes. Is that a good thing?

If you feel like you've been inundated with tornado warnings this year, it's not just you. Canada is not only on track for a record-setting tornado year, but warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada are outpacing the twisters.

Canada's got a grocery competition problem. Are local food hubs the answer?

The Carney government's national food security strategy aims to both empower farmers and reduce consolidation by pledging a 10-year, $1-billion fund to establish as many as 40 local food hubs across the country. While experts acknowledge the proposal could help wrest control from the large grocery chains, some doubt it will lower Canadians' food bills.

Stampeders stomp on Blue Bombers 52-30

Tyreik McAllister put together among the rarest of performances in the CFL on Friday night, scoring three different ways to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a dominating 52-30 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Disc golfers flock to northern Alberta city as province hosts first national championship in 25 years

Four hundred of Canada’s top disc golfers are competing at the Canadian National Disc Golf Championships in Grande Prairie, Alta. For the organizers behind the tournament, the event is the culmination of more than a decade of work to develop the city's disc golf courses and community.

Interprovincial booze rules may be easing, but other trade barriers still remain

Though it will soon be easier for Canadians to buy alcohol from outside their home provinces, a litany of other barriers remain. Here's a look at some key issues that hinder the free flow of goods, services and labour between provinces.

Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with an alcohol ban, after the province banned American alcohol for several months last year.

Tre Ford leads Tiger-Cats into Montreal

Nearly two months after opening the season against one another, the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats meet again Sunday at Percival Molson Stadium with plenty having changed for both teams.

Calgary’s Nose Hill parking lot, pathway closed as search continues for Parker

Calgary police are closing part of Nose Hill Park this weekend as search crews continue looking for 11-year-old Parker, who has been missing since July 16.

Part of Yellowhead County under red tornado warning

The national weather agency issued a red tornado warning for part of Yellowhead County, Alta., Saturday afternoon.

Canadian women gymnasts win team silver medal at Commonwealth Games

Canada remains anti-nuke, but its potential path to the bomb is getting shorter

Canada's indigenous nuclear industry, homegrown tech, use of heavy-water reactors producing plutonium and tritium, and abundant domestic supply of uranium all position this country as a prime candidate for developing a nuclear weapon. The government now faces a big decision over whether to enrich uranium for use in new small modular reactors, the one missing piece before it can produce a modern, two-stage thermonuclear device.

Severe thunderstorm flooding shuts down Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton

A severe thunderstorm dumped massive amounts of rain quickly, flooding roads across Edmonton, including the Whitemud and Yellowhead, and prompted a high volume of 911 calls.

Some roads reopen in Edmonton after thunderstorm, heavy winds

The City of Edmonton says some roads have reopened, but numerous others remain flooded after Saturday night's downpour.

How Alberta municipalities use agricultural disaster declarations to advocate for farmers

When farmers are hit with drought, flooding and other weather surprises, what happens after local municipalities declare an agricultural disaster?

Edmonton military captain to be honoured in new Heritage Minute

A new Heritage Minute honouring Capt. Jonathan Snyder and the men and women who served in Afghanistan was being film at CFB Wainwright.