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Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier

Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph, then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption.
'I'm back': Smith tells party faithful it's the beginning of a new chapter

'I'm back': Smith tells party faithful it's the beginning of a new chapter

The former Wildrose leader will be sworn in as premier next week after besting six others in UCP leadership race.
BREAKING: Danielle Smith voted new UCP leader

BREAKING: Danielle Smith voted new UCP leader

Smith bests six other candidates in race to be Alberta's next premier.
Parks Canada's response to road emergencies 'does not work': first responder

Parks Canada's response to road emergencies 'does not work': first responder

“We’ve got one of the deadliest 50-kilometre stretches on the Trans-Canada Highway from coast to coast. I don’t see any other stretches of 50 kilometres that have nine fatalities in one year already.”
Saskatchewan RCMP say one suspect killed 11 in rampage, including brother

Saskatchewan RCMP say one suspect killed 11 in rampage, including brother

RCMP say an investigation shows Myles Sanderson committed all of the homicides alone in rampage on James Smith Cree Nation last month.
RCMP, S.T.A.R.S. respond to collision between moose and motorcycle

RCMP, S.T.A.R.S. respond to collision between moose and motorcycle

Motorcyclist in critical condition after collision on Highway 574 in Rocky View County near Crossfield.
Higher interest rates needed, signs of economic slowdown not enough, says Macklem

Higher interest rates needed, signs of economic slowdown not enough, says Macklem

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says more interest rate hikes are necessary to bring inflation down, despite some early signs of a slowing economy.
Parents who failed to provide necessaries of life to toddler get conditional sentence

Parents who failed to provide necessaries of life to toddler get conditional sentence

Child ended up in the intensive care ward of the Stollery Children’s Hospital “severely malnourished” and on the verge of death.
Businesses could add credit card fees as restrictions lift

Businesses could add credit card fees as restrictions lift

Canadians may see a jump in the number of businesses applying credit card use surcharges as restrictions on the practice lift today.
Sponsorship boycott of Hockey Canada's men's programs grows amid calls for change

Sponsorship boycott of Hockey Canada's men's programs grows amid calls for change

A growing list of top-tier corporate sponsors are pulling their support for Hockey Canada amid criticism of the handling of alleged sexual assaults.
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