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NDP says errors meant people — including First Nations — were disenfranchised

NDP says errors meant people — including First Nations — were disenfranchised

"Voters were turned away, were sent to the wrong polling locations, showed up at locations that opened late or never opened, or walked away from massive lineups,” NDP national director Anne McGrath alleged in a letter. 
Judicial recount gives Trudeau's Liberals one more victory in Quebec

Judicial recount gives Trudeau's Liberals one more victory in Quebec

The recount bumps up the total number of seats won by Justin Trudeau's Liberals to 160.
Dow announces plans to build 'net-zero' petrochemicals facility in Alberta

Dow announces plans to build 'net-zero' petrochemicals facility in Alberta

Dow said the project would more than triple its ethylene and polyethylene capacity from the Fort Saskatchewan site.
Military begins COVID-19 work at Edmonton hospital as Alberta battles fourth wave

Military begins COVID-19 work at Edmonton hospital as Alberta battles fourth wave

Eight critical care nursing officers — from Ontario and Nova Scotia — have been sent to the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Alberta resumes COVID-19 contact tracing in schools, offers rapid testing

Alberta resumes COVID-19 contact tracing in schools, offers rapid testing

Public reporting of schools with at least two COVID-19 cases or outbreaks started Wednesday. Contact tracing is to resume next Tuesday when students return to classes after the Thanksgiving long weekend. 
Giant potatoes unearthed in Bonnyville

Giant potatoes unearthed in Bonnyville

After an early summer heat dome, a Bonnyville local was shocked to dig up a nearly five-pound potato from his garden.
RCMP give two County of Barrhead men District Commander’s Certificate of Appreciation

RCMP give two County of Barrhead men District Commander’s Certificate of Appreciation

RCMP Eastern District Supt. and Barrhead Detachment commander hope Nolan Tuininga and Quinn Meunier seriously consider a career in law enforcement
Iron Horse Ultra marathon pushes the limits

Iron Horse Ultra marathon pushes the limits

St. Paul resident Jocelyn Cote was one of 93 athletes who took off from the start line on Oct. 2, attempting the Iron Horse Ultra. After 19 hours, Cote crossed the finish line.
Five black bears shipped out of Canmore

Five black bears shipped out of Canmore

“I think there’s still this preconceived assumption that fish and wildlife have come and they’ve taken the bear to some kind of bear utopia where there’s lots of food and no people and everything’s happy, but the reality is bear utopia doesn’t exist.”
Environment minister restores federal assessment of Alberta coal mine

Environment minister restores federal assessment of Alberta coal mine

Wilkinson to stick with his initial ruling on Vista project near Hinton.
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