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• Post #4500411

  Investor group provides potential lifeline to Sherritt International and its Alberta refinery A consortium including an unnamed U.S. anchor investor, Kyma Capital Ltd., Trifon Natsis and Glencore Ltd. say they submitted a non-binding recapitalization proposal to Sherritt International Corp. after U.S. sanctions against Cuba hampered the Canadian mining company. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sherritt-recapitalization-9.7302825?cmp=rss

• Post #4451357

  AC/DC fans in Edmonton ready for High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll Ahead of Sunday night's show, Edmonton's AC/DC fans got a chance to get exclusive merch at the Starlite Room and leave the venue completely thunderstruck. CBC's Nicole Healey spoke to excited fans about why they love the legendary band. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7300866?cmp=rss

• Post #4448976

  What you need to know about B.C. wildfires on Aug. 8 A state of emergency was declared by the District of Summerland just after 10:30 p.m. PT Friday due to the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire. Around 20,000 people have been ordered to evacuate in the area as a result of the fire. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/need-to-know-british-columbia-wildfires-aug-8-9.7300550?cmp=rss

• Post #4441322

  Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health challenges. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/covid-19-response-canada-reflect-inquiry-dean-allison-chief-science-adviser-mona-nemer-9.7300026?cmp=rss

• Post #4435480

  Man, 22, charged with second-degree murder in central Edmonton homicide Sukhjit Randhawa, 48, was found suffering from serious injuries on Wednesday in the area of 112th Avenue and 82nd Street, and later died of his injuries. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-homicide-9.7299249?cmp=rss

• Post #4422800

  Alberta premier, minister criticize Edmonton police for social media post on hate reporting Alberta's public safety minister says police should be focused on serious crime instead of "policing opinions or 'hurt feelings.'" https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-government-policing-priorities-edmonton-police-9.7297895?cmp=rss

• Post #4420029

  WestJet cabin crew union reveals details of tentative deal following strike The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/westjet-strike-cabin-crew-deal-9.7298026?cmp=rss

• Post #4417045

  Canadian workers speak out against growing screen time surveillance Workers at some of Canada's biggest companies say increased workplace surveillance is taking a toll on their mental health as their bosses ramp up the use of software that monitors their screen activity. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/td-bank-bell-workplace-screentime-monitoring-9.7296526?cmp=rss

• Post #4417019

  DFO finds 'critical habitat' for fish destroyed, but investigation called off, logging permits issued A multi-year investigation into an unapproved bridge built over the Highwood River in Kananaskis Country by a logging company in critical habitat for a threatened fish species was halted by a federal ministry due to a lack of resources, according to documents obtained by CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/upper-highwood-west-fraser-fisheries-and-oceans-canada-9.7295865?cmp=...

• Post #4416400

  Brake for snakes: Strathcona County hopes to prevent garter snake deaths on rural road Strathcona County is implementing new measures to protect plains garter snakes from vehicle traffic. The move comes after more than 1,000 snake deaths were reported in recent years along a seven-kilometre stretch of Range Road 210, between Township Road 530 and Wye Road heading south. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/garter-snake-deaths-strathcona-county-9.7297435?cmp=rss

• Post #4416396

  Alberta independence group readies its separation blueprint, seeks expert review One of the leaders of an Alberta separation organization says his group is drawing closer to the release of an upcoming “white paper” exploring the structural policies needed to establish an independent country. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-keith-wilson-let-alberta-decide-white-paper-9.7297609?cmp=rss

• Post #4411120

  'Shell-shocked': Residents of Alberta town shaken by large white supremacist training meetup Second Sons Canada, this country’s predominant white nationalist group, gathered this summer for their annual "nationals" event in a small Alberta town, a CBC News visual investigation has found. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/shell-shocked-residents-of-alberta-town-shaken-by-large-white-supremacist-training-meetup-9.7297070?cmp=rss

• Post #4411119

  Rebalancing or retreat? Canada's peacekeeping legacy fades away After decades of gradual decline, Canada’s peacekeeping tradition is entering its final chapter. The Defence Department is shutting down four overseas missions and shrinking another, arguing troops are needed elsewhere. Critics warn the move sacrifices a defining national identity and surrenders diplomatic influence to countries such as Ch... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/peacekeeping-canada-troops-nato-latvia-9.7297599?cmp=r...

• Post #4406763

  Updated alerting system for storms, tornadoes expected as early as Tuesday Environment Canada expects to launch an updated alerting system for thunderstorms and tornadoes as early as Tuesday — a change welcomed by Canadian forecasters, researchers and residents affected by twisters in the last few months. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/updating-tornado-warning-system-polygons-9.7296101?cmp=rss

• Post #4399948

  Edmonton rolls out e-scooter safety pilot project in Mill Woods Mill Woods is the newest e-bike and e-scooter expansion area in Edmonton. The roll out will also serve as a safety and parking pilot project that city council hopes to implement across the city. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/e-scooter-pilot-project-mill-woods-9.7297745?cmp=rss

• Post #4399496

  'All strategic sectors' being discussed as new U.S. tariff threat looms, says Carney Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canadian trade negotiators are focusing talks with their U.S. counterparts on "all strategic sectors," including autos, as the deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's next round of tariffs is just weeks away. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/us-canada-tariff-negotiations-august-deadline-9.7297274?cmp=rss

• Post #4396183

  Alberta government begins work on repaving critical highway through Fort McMurray Construction follows a provincial funding promise of $15 million to repair the highway after dozens of frustrated locals took matters into their own hands and filled potholes on Highway 63 themselves. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-highway-63-conditions-paving-9.7297332?cmp=rss

• Post #2482574

  Trial begins for owner charged in Edmonton dog attack that killed 11-year-old boy A trial has begun at the Edmonton Court of King’s Bench for a pet owner charged in connection with a dog attack that killed an 11-year-old boy on April 1, 2024. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-dog-attack-trial-9.7195934?cmp=rss

• Post #2482573

  Out-of-control wildfire spurs evacuation order for area near Whitecourt, Alta. A wildfire burning out of control in north-central Alberta has prompted an evacuation order for part of Woodlands County. An emergency alert says the fire is burning 3.5 kilometres south of Whitecourt and is just one kilometre away from Highway 43. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-wildfire-evacuation-woodlands-county-9.7195952?cmp=rss

• Post #2482572

  2 people in life-threatening condition after shooting in northeast Calgary shopping complex: police A shooting at a shopping complex in northeast Calgary sent two people to hospital in life-threatening condition on Monday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/northwest-calgary-shooting-may-9.7196093?cmp=rss

• Post #2482570

  Trump administration asks trade court to pause ruling on global tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday asked a U.S. ‌court to pause its ruling against the administration's 10 per cent global tariff while ​the federal government pursues an ​appeal. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-administration-tariffs-ruling-9.7195850?cmp=rss

• Post #2482569

  Hantavirus doesn't have 'pandemic potential,' says health official. Why those fears remain Public health officials have been clear that the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID-19. But despite reassurances from experts in Canada and abroad that the vuris is not easily transmissible between humans, news of the passengers exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered memories of the COVID-19 pandemic and fears... https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hantavirus-pandemic-f...

• Post #2482568

  Alberta's chief electoral officer wants pause on sharing electors list until law amended The province’s chief electoral officer says the province’s list of electors shouldn’t be shared with any political parties until the legislature makes changes to better protect Albertans’ personal information. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-chief-electoral-officer-elector-list-9.7195926?cmp=rss

• Post #2482567

  Alberta government takes aim at bike lanes, with legislation expected this fall Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says after a period of population growth, Alberta’s cities need more roads, not bike lanes. Edmonton’s mayor and cycling advocates have concerns. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-government-bike-lanes-legislation-9.7195867?cmp=rss

• Post #2482566

  Jason Kenney says pro-Canada forces must counter separatism Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says it's high time federal MPs take a stand and fight against those who wish to see Canada torn apart. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/jason-kenney-says-pro-canada-forces-must-counter-separatism-9.7196348?cmp=rss

• Post #2482565

  'Raining down ash': Fast-moving wildfire continues to rage near Whitecourt A wildfire threatening homes near Whitecourt continues to rage a few kilometres southeast of the northern Alberta town. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alta-wildfire-woodlands-county-whitecourt-9.7196552?cmp=rss

• Post #2482564

  Keyera closes $5.3B Plains acquisition despite challenge by federal competition regulator Keyera Corp. has closed its deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains All American Pipeline LP despite a challenge launched by the federal competition regulator. The company says it completed the acquisition Tuesday for $5.3 billion including closing adjustments. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/keyera-completes-plains-acquisition-9.7196839?cmp=rss

• Post #2482563

  Political organizer from separatist group not co-operating with voter list investigation: Elections Alberta “I can confirm David Parker is not co-operating with the investigation and he has refused to sign a statutory declaration confirming that he will comply with my direction to cease and desist with respect to the list of ele... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/political-organizer-from-separatist-group-not-co-operating-with-voter-list-investigation-elections-alberta-9.7196927?cmp=rss

• Post #2482562

  Powerful storm to bring 100 km/h winds to east-central, southeast Alberta: Environment Canada A major spring storm with strong winds is expected to hit east-central and southeastern Alberta starting Thursday. A special weather statement issued by Environment Canada on Tuesday noted that the storm is predicted to bring extreme winds, with gusts up to 100 km/h anticipated. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/may-12-alberta-weather-alert-9.7197457?cmp=rss

• Post #2482561

  First Nation sues federal, provincial governments over northern Alberta projects The Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) is suing the governments of Alberta and Canada over the impacts it says industrial development such as oilsands mines have had on its territory over the years. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/mikisew-cree-first-nation-alberta-lawsuit-9.7197506?cmp=rss