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Rules for explicit books in Alberta schools on the way: education minister
Alberta Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides expects to have a ministerial order ready by the end of the month or early July, giving school boards broad guidelines for graphic and sexual materials in school libraries. But recent survey results suggest it's a divisive issue.
Dene Tha' First Nation hopes to lift evacuation order this week, Chief says
Dene Tha' First Nation, in northwestern Alberta, has a re-entry plan for wildfire evacuees that it hopes to execute in the coming days, according to Chief Wilfred Hooka-Nooza.
Wildfires have forced 4,500 Albertans from home as of Sunday: AEMA
Wildfires across Alberta have forced thousands to flee their homes, according to the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA).
Yellowhead County issues 2nd wildfire evacuation order
More Yellowhead County residents had to leave their homes Friday, after the county issued a new wildfire evacuation order for two communities and expanded an existing order.
Out-of-control wildfire sparks Sturgeon County to declare state of local emergency
An out-of-control wildfire in Sturgeon County, Alta., has burned down one house, scattered animals and forced residents to standby ready to evacuate.
Alberta sees highest voter turnout since 1988 federal election, data shows
Seven in 10 registered voters in Alberta cast a ballot in the federal election, the highest turnout in the past dozen votes, Elections Canada data shows.
1 in 4 eligible voters in Alberta cast ballot at advance polling stations, data shows
One in four voters in Alberta went to the polls ahead of federal election day, and a Calgary riding saw one of the highest turnouts in the country, Elections Canada data suggests.
Grass fire burned 4 homes in Samson Cree Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation
A fire in central Alberta burned down four homes Friday before firefighters from multiple departments were able to get the flames under control. It's just one of 23 active wildfires throughout the province.
Why have federal party leaders spent little time in Alberta this election?
Federal political leaders have nearly finished marching the campaign trail — but they have spent little time in Alberta along the way.
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.