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Edmonton police accuse PEI man of killing woman he was dating, dumping body in central Alberta
A man was arrested in the Maritimes and accused of killing a woman who has been missing from Edmonton since last summer, whom police said he was in an intimate relationship with.
#Crime #DomesticViolence #Edmontoncrime #IntimatePartnerViolence
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748984/edmonton-homicide-mika-sutton-murder-charges/

Another oil pipeline through B.C. sees renewed interest as Enbridge CEO weighs in
The CEO of Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge said on Bloomberg Television that the investment climate is not there yet, but it is starting to clear up.
#Environment #Politics #AlbertaBCpipelinedispute #bcpipeline
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748044/renewed-interest-oil-pipeline-bc-enbridge-ceo/

Alberta man to spend 17 years in prison on child sex charges after Florida arrest
31-year-old James Hjelmeland of Red Deer has been sentenced to 17 years in an American prison after being arrested during a child sex sting operation in Florida.
#Crime #ChildSexCharges #JamesHjelmeland
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748023/alberta-man-arrested-in-florida-child-sex-charges/

Alberta premier’s constitutional affairs lead supports separatist petition
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs is encouraging Albertans to sign a petition calling for a vote on separation from Canada.
#News #albertareferendum #DanielleSmith #JasonStephan
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749423/alberta-premiers-constitutional-affairs-lead-supports-separatist-petition/

Stollery Children’s Hospital life-saving ECMO program receives international recognition
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is one of the most advanced life supports available, taking over for the heart and lungs in patients with severe failure of those organs.
#Health #AlbertaChildrensHospital #ECMO #LifeSupport
https://globalnews.ca/news/11730479/stollery-ecmo-program/

Alberta referendum ‘can have an effect’ on investor confidence, Carney says
When asked whether he thought an Alberta referendum could impact investor confidence, Carney said, 'It can, yeah. It can have an effect.'
#Canada #Politics #Alberta #albertareferendum
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748636/alberta-referendum-investor-confidence-carney/

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally breached election law, investigation finds
An investigation by Elections Alberta concluded that Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally violated provincial election laws but the file was closed without Nally being penalized.
#Politics #DaleNally #ServiceAlbertaMinisterNateGlubish
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749340/service-alberta-minister-breached-election-law/

Alberta legislation to come imposing provincewide code of conduct for local councils
Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says he'll propose legislation to bring third-party oversight to ethics complaints in an effort to prevent abuses and boost public trust.
#Politics #Albertamunicipalaffairs #Albertamunicipalities #CodeofConduct
https://globalnews.ca/news/11747917/alberta-municipalities-code-of-conduct/

Alberta’s governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election
The NDP is accusing Danielle Smith's UCP government of gerrymandering — a process of designing boundaries around voting patterns to benefit one party over another.
#Politics #AlbertaLegislature #ElectionsAlberta
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805217/albertas-riding-changes/

Online gambling in Alberta to grow as private sports betting allowed in
Two major players in the online sports gambling industry are moving to enter the Alberta market as the province prepares to open iGaming to private operators this summer.
#Consumer #Sports #DraftKings #Edmontonsports
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806677/online-gambling-alberta-private-sports-betting-allowed/

SAIT layoffs highlight funding challenges at Alberta post-secondary schools
A decision by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to lay off 30 employees is highlighting the funding challenges faced by post-secondary institutions across Alberta.
#Education #Money #News #Politics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806280/sait-layoffs-international-students-tuition-funding-tools/

Alberta MAID limits would lead to suffering, signal lack of trust: practitioners
The doctors, psychiatrists and others that work in the medical assistance in dying program have signed a statement saying they strongly oppose Alberta's planned restrictions.
#Politics #AlbertaLegislature #MAID #medicalassistanceindying
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749400/alberta-maid-limits-doctor-letter/

McDavid’s three points lead Oilers over Ducks
Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Edmonton Oilers made a move up the Pacific Division standings, holding on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Saturday.
#Sports #EdmontonOilers #NHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11750337/mcdavids-three-points-lead-oilers-over-ducks/

Albertan in perpetual pain amid diagnosis delays demands change: ‘Just want my life back’
After months of unanswered questions and worsening pain that's left him unable to work, an Alberta man with a rare spine condition is demanding change to the health-care system.
#Health #News #AcuteCareAlberta #HealthMattersEdmonton
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749188/alberta-man-tarlov-cyst-health-care-delays/

Oilers cranking up the intensity in playoff push
The Edmonton Oilers are once again ramping it up at the right time after two consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup final.
#Sports #EdmontonOilers #NHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11750588/oilers-cranking-up-the-intensity-in-playoff-push/

Oilers optimistic Draisaitl will be back soon
It was both a big win and hopefully not too big of a loss for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
#Health #Sports #EdmontonOilers #HealthNews
https://globalnews.ca/news/11732679/oilers-optimistic-draisaitl-will-be-back-soon/

McDavid leads Oilers to 3-1 win over Predators
Connor McDavid had three assists as the Edmonton Oilers picked up a pair of valuable points with a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
#Sports #EdmontonOilers #NHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11732488/mcdavid-leads-oilers-to-3-1-win-over-predators/

Ottawa to contribute $29M to carbon capture, renewable energy projects
The money is coming from Canada's Energy Innovation Program, which the federal government says promotes clean tech and looks to keep Canadian energy reliable and competitive.
#Canada #Economy #Environment #CarbonCapture
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749217/canada-carbon-capture-renewable-energy-projects/

No reported wildlife, water affected from leak near Cold Lake, Imperial Oil says
An Imperial Oil spokeswoman says the pipeline leaked a bitumen emulsion — a mixture of the heavy crude oil, bitumen and water — within the company's leased area near Cold Lake.
#Environment #ColdLake #ImperialOilLtd #OilLeak
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805271/oil-leak-cold-lake-imperial-oil/

City of Calgary reaches major milestone in repairs to Bearspaw feeder main
The City of Calgary says repair work to reinforce nine damaged sections of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main has been completed and the pipe will now be refilled with water.
#Health #News #Politics #Tech
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748843/bearspaw-south-feeder-main-repairs-milestone/

Watery gas suspected, dozens of vehicles repaired after fuelling up at south Edmonton Esso
Dozens of vehicles with suspected water contamination in the gas tank are being repaired at mechanics across Edmonton after they fuelled up at a southside Esso station.
#Consumer #badgas #Couchetard #Esso
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805134/edmonton-esso-contaminated-gas/

Flames ignite offence, burn Canucks 7-3
Matt Coronato extended his point streak to five games as the Calgary Flames scored four times in the second period in a 7-3 NHL victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
#Sports #CalgaryFlames #NationalHockeyLeague #NHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11750540/flames-ignite-offence-burn-canucks-7-3/

Energy industry losing confidence new pipeline will be deemed a national priority: Survey
'Start building, or better yet just get out of the way of industry. We need to see clear and concise direction from the feds that will support new projects and expedite them.'
#Canada #Economy #Politics #ATBCormarkCapitalMarkets
https://globalnews.ca/news/11804427/new-pipeline-survey-atb-cormark-capital-markets/

Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada
A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.
#Environment #Wildfires
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749469/wildfire-risk-calculator/

Redraw of electoral boundaries would present challenging timeline: Elections Alberta
The new review will be overseen by a UCP-majority committee of MLAs and would leave Elections Alberta with about one year before the next election if the deadline is met.
#Politics #AlbertaLegislature #ElectionRidings #ElectionsAlberta
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806340/elections-alberta-electoral-boundary-redrawing/

Fast Ducks meet seasoned Oilers in playoff opener
When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks open their first-round NHL playoff series Monday, it will be a complete reversal from 2017, the last time the teams met in the playoffs.
#Sports #EdmontonOilers #NHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11807175/fast-ducks-meet-seasoned-oilers-in-playoff-opener/

Savoie, McDavid lead Oilers to clutch win
Connor McDavid had four assists and rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first career hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers secured second place in the Pacific Division and home ice to start the first round of playoffs with a clutch 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
#Sports #Canucks #Canuckshockey #EdmontonOilers
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805418/savoie-mcdavid-lead-oilers-to-clutch-win/

Alberta woman marks 50 years with sister’s donated kidney: ‘I’ve been very lucky’
Beverly Sharp-Samograd received a kidney from her sister more than 50 years ago, which the Alberta woman says saved her life and allowed her to live it to the fullest.
#Health #GiveLifeAlberta #HealthMattersEdmonton #OrganAndTissueDonation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11802766/alberta-kidney-donation-50-years/

Canada’s emissions reductions slowed in 2024, federal data shows
A new report from the federal government says an increase in greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry in 2024 offset decreases in several other industries.
#Economy #Environment #Politics #Science
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806118/canada-greenhouse-gas-emissions-report/

RCMP warn against non-essential travel as snowstorm hammers southern Alberta
A massive spring snowstorm that slammed into southern Alberta overnight with heavy snow and high winds has left many residents asking, 'What happened to spring?'
#News #Traffic #Weather #AlbertaStorm
https://globalnews.ca/news/11804356/rcmp-warn-non-essential-travel-snowstorm-southern-alberta/

Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed
The Alberta crown prosecutors office has decided not to proceed with sexual assault charges against self-style spiritual leader Johannes (John) de Ruiter and his wife.
#Crime #CollegeofIntegratedPhilosophy #JohannesdeRuiter #OasisGroup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806203/sexual-assault-charges-johannes-de-ruiter-stayed/

Calgary police investigating March shooting, seeking public assistance
Calgary police are asking for the public's help investigating a shooting after two men showed up at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in late March with gunshot wounds.
#Crime #CalgaryShooting #EmpireBanquetHall
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805020/calgary-police-march-shooting-public-assistance/

Oilers confident they’ll be serious contenders
The Edmonton Oilers will start their pursuit of a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup final at home on Monday and this time the Ducks are on the menu.
#Sports #Canucks #Canuckshockey #EdmontonOilers
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805480/oilers-confident-theyll-be-serious-contenders/

Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission recommends more ridings, boundary changes
The final report of the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission recommends two new electoral ridings be created in Alberta that would increase the number of MLAs to 89.
#Politics #Albertaelections #AlbertaElectoralBoundariesCommission
https://globalnews.ca/news/11747489/alberta-electoral-boundaries-commission-recommends-more-ridings-boundary-changes/

Alberta’s FARRM animal sanctuary fundraising for new barn
The Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement (FARRM) is busier than ever and has plans to expand, but needs help reaching their goal of building a new barn.
#Features #AlbertaAnimalSanctuary #AnimalSanctuary #FarmAnimalRescueandRehomingMovement
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806547/farrm-animal-sanctuary-new-barn/

Calgary police believe victim of early Friday morning shooting was targeted
Calgary police are investigating a shooting in the city's southeast that sent a man to hospital in life-threatening condition.
#Crime #Calgarycrime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805938/calgary-police-believe-victim-of-early-friday-morning-shooting-was-targeted/

RCMP arrest youth after threats made to shoot students at Alberta school
The Alberta RCMP have arrested a youth after threats were made over social media to shoot students at a high school in Stettler, east of Red Deer.
#Crime #Snapchat #stettlerschoolthreats #williamehayschool
https://globalnews.ca/news/11804814/rcmp-stettler-arrest-youth-after-school-shooting-threats-made/

Small Alberta business ‘Booby Food’ fights back after regulator shutdown
Between 2020 and 2025, shipments of freeze-dried breast milk moved through regulated channels without issue. But in 2025, a Calgary business was shut down by federal regulators.
#Consumer #Investigations #News #Breastmilk
https://globalnews.ca/news/11803491/small-business-booby-food-regulator-shutdown/

Former PM Joe Clark’s boyhood home hits the market for less than $1 million
A historic Alberta home once owned by former prime minister Joe Clark’s family has been listed for sale, offering a blend of heritage charm for history lovers.
#Canada #Albertarealestate #CanadianHistory #historichomes
https://globalnews.ca/news/11750267/former-pm-home-sale-alberta/

Alberta’s Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition
Smith said she has taken steps to obtain that sovereignty, such as signing the Alberta-Canada energy memorandum of understanding with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
#Canada #Politics #Albertaseparation #DanielleSmith
https://globalnews.ca/news/11750814/danielle-smith-separation-opinion-jason-stephan/

Search underway for Alberta woman, 82, lost in Saskatchewan with her dog
Diane Cooper, and her Dalmatian, Halo, have been missing for more than 10 days. The 82-year-old Alberta woman is believed to have driven into Saskatchewan earlier this month.
#Canada #missingperson
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806089/alberta-woman-lost-saskatchewan-dog/

Realtors say Calgary’s real estate market is now attracting a new kind of buyer
Calgary realtors say the recent softening of the city's real estate market is enticing a lot more potential first-time buyers to enter the market.
#News #Calgaryhousingmarket #Calgaryrentalmarket
https://globalnews.ca/news/11749632/calgary-real-estate-market-first-time-buyers/

Granlund leads Ducks past Flames 3-2 in OT
Mikael Granlund capped off his hat trick scoring on the power play with one second remaining in overtime on Thursday to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
#Sports #CalgaryFlames #CalgarySports #EdmontonOilers
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748392/granlund-leads-ducks-past-flames-3-2-in-ot/