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“The rules-based international order is not the same as it used to be. You just need to look at Prime Minister Carney’s speech that he gave in Davos a few weeks ago. And that really sets the tone for what the Canadian Forces needs to be prepared to do."

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'The Arctic is opening up': Securing Canada's north by way of Edmonton
Buoyed by an $82 billion infusion for Canada’s national defence from Prime Minister Mark Carney, this year’s exercise kicks off Feb. 14.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Trump demands ‘at least’ half U.S. ownership of Gordie Howe bridge that Canada is fully paying for

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Trump demands ‘at least’ half U.S. ownership of Gordie Howe bridge that Canada is fully paying for
“I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them,” Trump wrote
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February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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"Why was Brandt dumped from the teacher convention program, particularly when the man has important things to say about the treatment of children?"

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Bell: Alberta teachers boot country star Paul Brandt from their convention — Say what?!
Alberta Teachers' Association drops country star Paul Brandt from their convention lineup. Is it because they think he's a separatist?
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February 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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“My family was only able to move to the inner city because of infill,” said Brad Thiessen. “My family’s life is better because we’re able to live more centrally." #yeg #yegcc

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Residents speak for and against infill at packed Edmonton urban planning committee
Nearly 75 people registered to speak and voice their thoughts for and against the city's two-year-old infill strategy.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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'(Brandt) was originally scheduled to speak, but was not included in the final schedule,' the ATA said in an emailed statement, in which it declined to comment further on the matter.

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Smith slams Alberta teachers' union after Paul Brandt dropped from convention speaking lineup
Premier Smith is criticizing the Alberta teachers' union for apparently removing Paul Brandt as a speaker for a recent teachers' convention.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside an Edmonton home that caught fire early Monday morning.

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Edmonton homicide detectives investigate after woman found in burned home
Edmonton police homicide detectives are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a residence that caught fire.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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As Alberta schools grapple with overcrowded classrooms and growing demand for resources, provincial data shows that special education needs continue to rise.

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Alberta schools strained as special education needs grow amid overcrowding classrooms
As Alberta schools grapple with overcrowded classrooms and growing demand for resources, provincial data special education needs rise.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Lorne Gunter: Tired of Alberta being Confederation’s whipping boy

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Lorne Gunter: Tired of Alberta being Confederation’s whipping boy
Seven of 10 Albertan may not be out-and-out separatists, but many are not enthusiastic about Confederation, either.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Marie-Philip Poulin exits Canada blowout win over Czechia with injury

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Marie-Philip Poulin exits Canada blowout win over Czechia with injury
Marie-Philip Poulin, Canada's leader on and off the ice, had to exit the game shortly before the midway point of the first period
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February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Braid: Angus Reid poll shows Alberta separation such an unpopular choice that people will leave the province if it goes ahead.

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Braid: Poll shows exodus from separate Alberta would make Quebec flight look minor
Angus Reid poll shows Alberta separation such an unpopular choice that people will leave the province if it goes ahead.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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A judge has found a man guilty on multiple charges related to a dangerous flight from police that resulted in the death of a woman in southeast Edmonton nearly two years ago.

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Man found guilty of killing woman while driving U-Haul in chaotic police chase
A judge has found a man guilty on multiple charges related to a dangerous flight from police that resulted in the death of a woman in 2024.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Team Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin had to exit the game vs. Czechia shortly before the midway point of the first period.

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Marie-Philip Poulin exits Canada vs. Czechia game with injury
Team Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin had to exit the game shortly before the midway point of the first period
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February 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Salah Karga came to Canada three years ago with his wife and daughter because his son, who was already in Canada, said that this was the best place for the family to be. “Canada should stay united."

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February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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A 53-year-old Calgary man is dead and another hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after they were struck while changing a tire on the side of Anthony Henday Drive on Sunday afternoon.

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Calgary man dead, another critically injured after Anthony Henday Drive crash
A 53-year-old Calgary man has died and a 21-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash outside Edmonton.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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One woman is dead and more than 20 others injured when the chartered bus they were taking from St. Albert to Grande Prairie made contact with the median and rolled.

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Bus rollover near Grande Prairie kills one woman, injures 22 more children and adults
One woman is dead and numerous others of the 37 people on board a chartered bus to Grande Prairie were injured Feb. 7.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Landen wore a red Team Canada hockey jersey as he signed. “Lots of things, too many to talk about,” Landen said about his reasons for supporting Alberta independence.

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Loaded commentaries: Alberta gun enthusiasts in Camrose bullish on separation
Separatist petitioners make their presence felt at sportsman's show in Camrose.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Chase Delorme-Rowan doesn’t remember the incident that nearly killed him while on a family vacation — only waking up weeks later from a coma in the University of Alberta Hospital that left him scared and confused.

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From coma to comeback: Edmonton teen rebuilding his life after incident one year ago in Dominican Republic
Chase Delorme-Rowan has worked hard the past year to rebuild his life after being brutally attacked while on a family vacation last year.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Janne Niinimaa scored some big goals during his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers — now his sister, Maria, is chasing one of her own, helping raise $1 million for cancer research through the World’s Longest Hockey Game.

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'Proud of their mom': Sister of former Oilers defenceman enjoying World's Longest Hockey Game experience
Maria Niinimaa always wanted to play charity game, when her brother Janne played for the Oilers. Now, she is, at 48, and is having a blast.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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"Apart from Edmonton being a bit more progressive generally, Walcott believes the capital has also done a better job over the years in incrementally increasing density." #yeg #yegcc

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Keith Gerein: Edmonton should adopt a new mantra in its approach to infill — don't be like Calgary
A former Calgary city councillor is urging Edmonton not to follow his city's path, but rather keep enabling infill development that leads to better affordability
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February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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“It doesn’t mean that everyone should be separated and we become divided. Canada is beautiful. Every province. Canada is a good country, a resourceful country. The people should be united, standing together.”

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'Stay united': Alberta shouldn't leave Canada, say Edmonton newcomers
It's Wednesday afternoon at the Alberta Immigrant Women and Children Centre, in a strip mall on the north end of Fort Road.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Maria Niinimaa, sister of former Oilers' defenceman Janne Niinimaa, is playing in the World's Longest Hockey Game. A cancer fighter, she is in net, raising funds for cancer research. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
'Proud of their mom': Sister of former Oilers defenceman enjoying World's Longest Hockey Game experience
Maria Niinimaa always wanted to play charity game, when her brother Janne played for the Oilers. Now, she is, at 48, and is having a blast.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Chase Delorme-Rowan is on the road to recovery, but a year after suffering severe head trauma in the Dominican Republic, he still struggles with arm mobility, epilepsy and seeing things. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
From coma to comeback: Edmonton teen rebuilding his life after incident one year ago in Dominican Republic
Chase Delorme-Rowan has worked hard the past year to rebuild his life after being brutally attacked while on a family vacation last year.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Temps in #yeg are supposed to go above the freezing mark each and every day this week. And there's even rain in the forecast. What does that mean for Silver Skate?
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Warm weather isn't ideal, but it's not causing a panic for Silver Skate organizers
River valley location should protect the snow sculptures and ice from the thawing daytime highs
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February 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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The support for separatism is strong at a Camrose gun show this weekend. #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Loaded commentaries: Alberta gun enthusiasts in Camrose bullish on separation
Separatist petitioners make their presence felt at sportsman's show in Camrose.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Stantec spokesperson Danny Craig confirmed that “Stantec has no active contracts with ICE.”

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Edmonton-based Stantec cancels ICE facility contract after backlash
An Edmonton-based engineering and professional services company has pulled out of contracts with ICE after heavy backlash
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February 6, 2026 at 10:47 PM