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Alberta water skier Megan Pelkey one of handful Canadians competing at U21 World Championships

Alberta water skier Megan Pelkey one of handful Canadians competing at U21 World Championships

Bragg Creek's Megan Pelkey is one of the athletes representing Canada at the U21 Water Skiing World Championships in Calgary this week.
Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

Alberta's transportation minister said the province will be watching the case with interest, especially since Ontario's government plans to appeal the ruling.
July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

As the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Alberta officials are reaffirming their commitment to combating this horrific crime.
Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

Perry, who is in Canada performing several shows on her Lifetimes Tour, invited concertgoer Braiden Palumbo on stage during a stop in Vancouver.
Petition to keep Alberta in Canada can start rolling out, says electoral officer

Petition to keep Alberta in Canada can start rolling out, says electoral officer

Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says canvassers with the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative can begin gathering signatures.
Former St. Albert mayor, MLA opposed women's right to vote

Former St. Albert mayor, MLA opposed women's right to vote

Boudreau Road namesake was the only MLA to vote against the Equal Suffrage Statutory Law Amendment Act of 1916
Two Hills man accused of sexual assault faces more charges

Two Hills man accused of sexual assault faces more charges

Two Hills RCMP is asking any other potential victims to come forward after a man was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and other charges.
'Pierre's riding to lose': Candidates in Alberta byelection get together for debate

'Pierre's riding to lose': Candidates in Alberta byelection get together for debate

More than 200 candidates were signed up to run in the byelection as of Tuesday, most of whom were sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee protest group.
‘Tweet others as you wish to be tweeted’ — or not

‘Tweet others as you wish to be tweeted’ — or not

Commentary that’s threatening, abusive and often anonymous shows no signs of tapering off. Self-regulation from major players is limited at best and their processes are often opaque.
Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed

Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed

Alberta's chief electoral officer Gordon McClure announced he had referred the proposed referendum question on separation to the courts so a judge could decide if it contravenes Canada's Constitution.
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