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Assistant managing editor at the Edmonton Sun and Edmonton Journal. Send news tips: [email protected]. AEW fan #WrestleSky 🤼‍♂️
"In its submissions, Postmedia argued the government withholding the records was never about revealing any government decisions but rather an effort to control the timing of when the survey results were published." #ableg #abpoli
February 10, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Latest from @matthewblack.ca — Province broke its own access to information laws in withholding Alberta Next survey results #ableg #abpoli

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Province broke its own access to information laws in withholding Alberta Next survey results
The Alberta government wrongly withheld hundreds of pages of results from its Alberta Next surveys an adjudicator has ruled.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:41 PM
“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." #CAF #1CMBG #cdnpoli #yeg

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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 6:45 PM
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My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com - residents spoke their minds both for and against modifications to the city's infill bylaw today.

#edmonton #yegcc #infill #affordablehousing
February 10, 2026 at 12:21 AM
From @ericbowling.bsky.social — Nearly 75 people registered to speak and voice their thoughts for and against the city's two-year-old infill strategy. #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 12:01 AM
From @liamnewbigging.bsky.social — Man found guilty of killing woman while driving U-Haul in chaotic police chase #yeg

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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 11:12 PM
One man is dead, another critically injured after getting hit by a Jeep while changing a tire on the side of Anthony Henday Drive on Sunday. #yeg

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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 5:41 PM
In his latest column, @keithgerein.bsky.social takes a look at the different approaches Edmonton and Calgary are taking when it comes to infill housing. "Edmonton is looking at moderation, Calgary is looking at capitulation.” #yeg #yyc

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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
edmontonjournal.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
From @hillsyjay.bsky.social — Goaltender Maria Niinimaa travelled from Stockholm, Sweden to participate in the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres east of Edmonton. #yeg

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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 2:25 PM
Latest from @ericbowling.bsky.social — Plastic bristles and wire from snow-clearing brushes are showing up on the Tawatinâ Bridge and environmental groups are concerned the city’s removal efforts are contaminating the North Saskatchewan River. #yeg

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Snow-clearing brushes harm river with microplastics, warn advocates
Volunteers have collected more than 500 plastic bristles on the bridge this month and since 2019 the group has collected 16,618 bristles.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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 2:32 PM
“Democracy and justice in Alberta are being threatened. Alberta is being abused by its own government much the same way the United States of America is being abused by its current president." #ableg #abpoli

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Alberta lawyers warn premier's remarks risk eroding democratic integrity
An open letter signed by 171 lawyers warns recent remarks from Premier Danielle Smith threaten the integrity of democratic institutions
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February 5, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The Canadian Club is one group that’s working to encourage Canadian unity amid calls to separate and threats to the country’s sovereignty. “I think most people are concerned that we stay together as one country." #abpoli #ableg

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'A serious existential threat,' Albertans against separatism continue to rally
The Canadian Club is one group that's working to encourage Canadian unity amid calls to separate and threats to the country's sovereignty.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:47 PM
'Double-edged sword': Mixed feelings over Downtown Edmonton as provincial workers return to office #yeg #yegdt

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'Double-edged sword': Mixed feelings over Downtown as provincial workers return to office
Thousands of Alberta government employees returned to on-location work full-time this week in Downtown Edmonton.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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My latest for @edmontonjournal.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Heartbreaking story from @hillsyjay.bsky.social — 'Had to try and save him': Woman recalls desperate moments after Anthony Henday crash killed Edmonton man #yeg

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'Had to try and save him': Woman recalls desperate moments after Anthony Henday crash killed Edmonton man
Ahmed Ali, 27, was killed in a collision on Anthony Henday Drive on Monday, after his broken down vehicle was hit by a Dodge Ram truck.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:28 PM
“This is really bad for the economy. Any time people are looking to make a large investment, they want to make sure that money is going to grow. Investors want to see stability, they want to see collaboration."
January 30, 2026 at 11:24 PM
From @ericbowling.bsky.social — "An independent Alberta would start off $600 billion in debt and take decades to recover economically, says Edmonton Chamber of Commerce." #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yeg

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Separatists' math doesn't add up, warns Edmonton business leaders
Independent Alberta would start off $600 billion in debt and would take decades to recover economically, says Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
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January 30, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Latest from @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — Alberta Crown Prosecution Service gets new boss after turmoil following EPS letter

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Alberta Crown Prosecution Service gets new boss after turmoil following EPS letter
Lori Dunford, a prosecutor who has worked for the department for more than a decade, will take on the role Feb. 2.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:46 PM
“It’s not that surprising to me, given the fanfare of what Edmonton produces in terms of the loyalty of its fan base." #yeg #LetsGoOilers

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Edmonton Oilers ranked the most profitable team in the NHL: Forbes
"This (team) is in our blood, in our city. This is foundational to our city," said Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
"Previously, we've done this exercise in the U.S.’s southwestern deserts. But obviously, we've made a bit of a pivot from operations in desert environments to more of a focus on the Arctic." #CAF #RCAF

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'Unique training areas': Edmonton's 408 Squadron taking choppers to Alaska for Operation Striking Bat
More helicopters leave Thursday from Edmonton base to play war games in Alaska with armed forces from Norway, Italy, Mongolia, U.S.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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"Danielle Smith declined to denounce her province’s separatist movement just hours after B.C. Premier David Eby accused of treason those Albertans who claim to have travelled to Washington to seek political and financial backing for an independent Alberta."

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Smith declines to 'demonize' separatists despite Eby's 'treason' remarks
Premier Danielle Smith declined to denounce her province's separatist movement just hours after B.C. Premier David Eby accused of treason.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM
"They weren’t laughing “with” someone, they were laughing “at” someone. That person wasn’t in the west Edmonton offices of the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta. But Jeffrey Rath was the target of derision for some of Alberta’s First Nations leaders." #ableg

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First Nations chiefs laugh at the idea they'd be better off in an independent Alberta
Indigenous leaders call out Jeffrey Rath, one of the leaders of the separatism movement.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Horrific story.

"Remains of a 23-year-old mother found in a St. Albert apartment and the disappearance of her nine-month-old baby girl have led RCMP to charge a 33-year-old man with murder and two counts of indignity to a body."

#yeg
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Mom, 23, found slain in St. Albert, baby daughter missing and presumed dead: RCMP
The killing of a mother and the disappearance of her baby girl have led RCMP to charge a St. Albert man with murder and indignity to a body.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:28 PM
West Edmonton Mall faces brief lockdown after weapons complaint #yeg edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
West Edmonton Mall faces brief lockdown after weapons complaint
City police are investigating after a complaint about a weapon at West Edmonton Mall triggered a brief lockdown.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:23 PM