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Political frustration likely the reason for vandalized signs, says Alberta candidate
Avni Soma, a federal NDP candidate in the central Alberta riding of Yellowhead who had her signs vandalized with slurs, believes the focus was not on her but on what she calls "greater political issues."
Man, woman accused in death of Edmonton security guard plead not guilty
The two people accused in the shooting death of a 20-year-old Edmonton security guard have pleaded not guilty and will have a preliminary hearing this summer.
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton pauses intake of new clients, blames province for cut in funding
The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton has stopped taking new clients and blames the province for cutting funds.
Canada's military should fix white supremacy problem before it starts: analyst
Political scientist Andy Knight says his research suggests current attitudes within the Armed Forces favour white, male and Christian cultures and put groups like women, people of colour, newcomers and the 2SLGBTQ+ community at a disadvantage. Knight, with the University of Alberta, is to meet with defence and military officials in Ottawa to discuss his findings and recommendations.
Education minister directs schools to provide in-person classes during support staff strike
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says he has directed school divisions to make efforts to provide in-person learning options to all students as a support worker strike continues.
Alberta trans advocate seeks judicial review in 911 discrimination case
A 2SLGBTQ+ advocate who was discriminated against by 911 dispatchers says she has applied for a judicial review of a ruling by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal.
School support worker strike negotiations strike fall apart as union leaves bargaining table
The public school board employing thousands of striking school support workers says the union representing them has left the bargaining table.
Woman accused in child's drowning at Alberta lake facing manslaughter charge
A woman accused in the drowning death of a five-year-old girl at an Alberta lake in October is now facing an additional charge of manslaughter.
Alberta doctors warn ob-gyn shortage could lead to more premature births
The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born prematurely and could have ongoing health issues.
Edmonton school support worker strike leaving some special needs students in limbo
An Edmonton mother says her family is feeling the strain as a strike by school support staff enters its second week. More than 3,000 support workers have been picketing over a wage dispute with their employer.