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Clinics violated information act when laptop was stolen says privacy...

Alberta's privacy commissioner has ruled that Medicentres Family Health Care Clinics violated the Health Information Act by failing to safeguard the personal health data of over 620,000 Albertans that...

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E-voting for Alberta PC leader wraps up; results expected after 7 p.m.

At least one Albertan was able to cast a long-distance ballot in the Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership race on Saturday as glitches in the party's electronic voting system continued to cause...

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Prentice to become next Alberta premier

Former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice will be Alberta’s next premier after winning the Progressive Conservative leadership race Saturday.

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Craft beer prices expected to go up after Alberta barley crop freeze

Craft beer prices are expected to jump as Alberta farmers, malters and brewers struggle with frozen barley crops.

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Alberta Health Minister Mandel talks e-cigarette regulation

The Alberta government will push forward with a ban on flavoured tobacco "as soon as possible" while also dealing with the use of "dangerous" electronic cigarettes, says rookie Health Minister Stephen...

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No confirmation of enterovirus in Alberta cases of paralysis in children

Four cases of children hospitalized with paralysis are under investigation by Alberta Health Services (AHS), but officials say the patients have not been diagnosed with enterovirus D68.

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’Thanks alcohol’ anti-binge drinking ads hit Alberta

A young man vomits all over a woman's dress, gives his friends the thumbs up and says 'Thanks alcohol!"

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Former Alberta premier Alison Redford could face criminal charges

Former premier Alison Redford could face charges of forgery, uttering a forged document, fraud and breach of trust related to her use of government aircraft, according to an internal government review...

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Tories under fire for using terrorist propaganda to promote C-51

An Edmonton MLA is blasting the federal Conservatives for an "irresponsible" social media post about terrorist threats to West Edmonton Mall.

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Alberta election expected to be called on Tuesday

The stage is set for Alberta Premier Jim Prentice to call an early spring election on Tuesday.

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Alberta NDP cabinet sworn in [Photos] [Video]

Alberta's first NDP cabinet will be sworn-in on the steps of the Alberta Legislature at 2 p.m.

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Alberta NDP inherited more than $1B from outgoing PCs, documents show

Alberta's new NDP government inherited a "positive" surplus of over $1 billion from the former Progressive Conservative administration, according to figures released Tuesday.

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Travel Alberta apologizes for an advertisement featuring a map of Canada...

Alberta's tourism marketing agency is apologizing for overlooking Canada's largest territory.

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Family of Edmonton mom killed by drunk driver needs help bringing her body...

The tragic death of an Edmonton mom in the Philippines has drawn an outpouring of support from the city.

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Alberta crop insurance claims near $1 billion

Agricultural producers are expected to access almost $1 billion in crop insurance claims and disaster deposits this season as Alberta faces its worst drought since 2009.

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American car dealers buying up Alberta’s used vehicles

American car dealers are capitalizing on the weak Canadian dollar by buying up Alberta's used vehicles, trucks in particular.

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Dozens of Alberta government email addresses found in Ashley Madison hack

As dozens of Alberta government email addresses pop up in the mass outing of Ashley Madison users this week, the provincial government is holding off on conducting an internal investigation.

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Inmate dies at Edmonton Max

A 31-year-old inmate at the Edmonton Max is dead after multiple drug overdoses at the federal institution.

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Prison guards concerned after drug overdose at the Edmonton Max

Alberta federal prison guards are voicing "serious concerns" about the use of fentanyl and other narcotics by inmates in the wake of a series of drug overdoses -- one fatal -- at the Edmonton Max last...

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Abandoned vehicles at Edmonton International Airport at an all time high

A mix of mobile workers and forgetful drivers have driven the number of abandoned vehicles at the Edmonton International Airport to an all-time high.

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Canada’s federal leaders avoid talking about energy development

The future of Canada’s energy development is a “political landmine” that federal leaders are trying avoid this election.

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NDP candidate has Edmonton home vandalized

A federal NDP candidate is speaking out against campaign "fear tactics" after his Edmonton home was vandalized.

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Alberta Budget 2015: Deficit, debt and plenty of new spending fill out NDP's...

Alberta will run rampant red ink to boost public services against a backdrop of tumbling oil revenues.

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Alberta oilfield service company owner defends billboard

An Alberta oilfield service company is defending its racy billboard advertisement featuring a "demon" woman.

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Naked breasts not considered nude says Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission

Alberta's nipple exposure laws received some tweaking Monday.

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