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Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills

Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t believe she’ll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's three transgender bills from legal challenges.
Calgary police accuse former officer of using database to meet women

Calgary police accuse former officer of using database to meet women

CALGARY — A former Calgary police officer has been accused of using the force's database to strike up personal relationships with women he met during service calls and other police-related matters.
CFIA makes second cucumber recall in less than a week in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Alberta

CFIA makes second cucumber recall in less than a week in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Alberta

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling another batch of cucumbers from Mexico due to possible salmonella contamination, less than a week after another similar recall.
'We do need to harvest': Alberta government expands cougar hunting areas, quotas

'We do need to harvest': Alberta government expands cougar hunting areas, quotas

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has created six new areas where cougar hunting is allowed, including inside a provincial park.
Flames forward Kirkland out for season after undergoing ACL surgery

Flames forward Kirkland out for season after undergoing ACL surgery

CALGARY — Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland will miss the remainder of the NHL season after undergoing surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament, the team announced Wednesday.
West Edmonton Mall suspect added to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Most Wanted list after 2023 shooting

West Edmonton Mall suspect added to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Most Wanted list after 2023 shooting

EDMONTON — Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting that injured three people and caused an hours-long lockdown at West Edmonton Mall last year.
First Nations want Impact Assessment Act review for Pathways Alliance project

First Nations want Impact Assessment Act review for Pathways Alliance project

CALGARY — Eight First Nations in Alberta are asking that the $16.5-billion carbon capture and storage project proposed by a consortium of oilsands companies be reviewed under the federal Impact Assessment Act.
Flames re-establish winning ways at home in an emotional Gaudreau tribute game

Flames re-establish winning ways at home in an emotional Gaudreau tribute game

CALGARY — An emotional and symbolic game now behind them on the NHL calendar, the Calgary Flames want to continue the kind of play at the Saddledome that once had them flirting with the division lead.

Flames beat the Blue Jackets 3-0 following a tribute to the late Gaudreau brothers

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Rasmus Andersson and Kevin Bahl scored power-play goals and Calgary beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 Tuesday night after the Flames honored the late Johnny Gaudreau with a pregame tribute.
Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law

EDMONTON — A trio of bills affecting transgender people in Alberta have passed the final stage of debate in the legislature and are set to become law.