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Could Alberta's job market become a federal election issue?
As the election nears, the major federal political parties are mindful about keeping Canadians working amid the U.S. trade war. But data shows Canada — including Alberta — is experiencing a competitive labour market, with relatively high unemployment and few job vacancies.
Historical buildings spared from wildfire that reached Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
A Friday wildfire east of Edmonton destroyed or damaged several buildings in the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village — none of which were historical structures.
Auditor general denies that Alberta government using lawyer for investigation is normal
Alberta’s auditor general is contradicting the provincial government’s assertion that it is normal to have lawyers involved in its investigations.
'A survival game': How the cost of living has changed since the 2021 federal election
The price of goods and services in Alberta rose nearly 14 per cent since the last federal election, a CBC News analysis found. Many Albertans have had to tighten their wallets and purse strings as a result, and some have experienced homelessness.
Could the influx of new Albertans affect voting in Edmonton ridings this election?
The Edmonton area has seen record population growth since the last federal election, driven mainly by migration. But a political scientist says how newcomers could affect local ridings — if at all — is unclear.
Alberta woman, 61, dies in large highway pile-up west of Edmonton: RCMP
An Alberta woman is dead and multiple other people were sent to hospital, after at least a dozen vehicles piled up Friday morning on the Yellowhead Highway west of Edmonton.
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In fast-growing Alberta, job seekers have lost millions to employment scams since 2022
The money Albertans have lost to job scams has risen more than tenfold in two years, despite only a small increase in the number of reported victims, federal data shows.
'Offensive and false': Alberta premier's office denies Smith urged U.S. to interfere in federal election
The office of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is vehemently denying accusations that she asked the U.S. to interfere with Canadian federal politics, as comments Smith made during an interview with an American news outlet earlier this month made waves this weekend.
Edmonton mayor running for Liberals in Edmonton Southeast
Amarjeet Sohi will take an unpaid leave of absence from his municipal duties during the campaign.
AGLC pauses storage fees for Alberta vendors with U.S. liquor stuck in warehouse
Alberta liquor agencies whose purchased U.S. products are stuck in a warehouse will not be charged storage fees for up to three months, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis said in a bulletin to all agents Thursday.