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Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases

Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases

CALGARY — More than 300 people in Alberta have fallen ill from measles since March and a group of doctors are warning the virus could grow exponentially in the coming weeks. "We are kind of at the horses-are-out-of-the-barn stage," said Dr.
Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting criticism she's being selfish and dangerous by risking a separation referendum in part to avert the emergence of a political rival.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed

EDMONTON — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs to be in the public square and he is looking forward to working with the new pope.
Some rural residents north of Edmonton can return home after wildfire threat

Some rural residents north of Edmonton can return home after wildfire threat

EDMONTON — Residents from a rural area north of Edmonton who fled an active wildfire this week can now return to their homes.
Edmonton Oilers lean into age, experience in NHL playoffs

Edmonton Oilers lean into age, experience in NHL playoffs

LAS VEGAS — The oldest team left in Stanley Cup contention leans into its experience to navigate tense moments, and there's been plenty of them. The Edmonton Oilers with an average age of 30.
'Things to get off my chest': Alberta's former Speaker to vote, heckle as brief MLA

'Things to get off my chest': Alberta's former Speaker to vote, heckle as brief MLA

EDMONTON — Alberta's now-former Speaker of the legislature says he's excited to display some partisanship in his last days as an elected official.
Carney, Canada's premiers to meet in Saskatchewan next month

Carney, Canada's premiers to meet in Saskatchewan next month

OTTAWA — Canada's premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Saskatoon on June 2 to discuss ways to work together to make the country stronger.
Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

CALGARY — As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money to First Nations and national parks. “You’re in terra incognita.
Alberta legislature Speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to United States

Alberta legislature Speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to United States

EDMONTON — The Speaker of the Alberta legislature is resigning his seat in the assembly to become the province's representative to the United States.
NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada

NDP bill looks to make it harder for Saskatchewan to separate from Canada

REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, would make it tougher for the province to separate from the rest of Canada.