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Athabasca, Alberta
Joined May 2013
Coinciding labour action is affecting Alberta businesses. With Canada Post workers and the province’s teachers off the job, one advocacy group says local businesses are taking a hit. https://t.co/TS8LQxIaV7
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the uncertainty of rotating postal strikes, paired with a teachers strike in Alberta, is still a problem for businesses.
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Some Edmonton homeowners in established neighbourhoods are trying to take city development into their own hands — with restrictive covenants. #yeg
https://t.co/w1KXBsAzLu
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Some Edmonton homeowners in Crestwood and Glenora are taking development into their own hands by limiting where multi-unit homes can be built, by enacting restrictive covenants.
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Andrew Knack has announced he plans to run for mayor of Edmonton in this year’s municipal election.
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Andrew Knack's campaign website says he will officially launch his campaign with a community event planned for June 14.
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“We were able to get buses there and get our seniors brought to Athabasca long before we ever had to issue the order of evacuation.” https://t.co/RIl9osXPGc
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A 1,000-hectare wildfire south of Boyle prompted the village and surrounding community to flee, and now fire crews are trying to douse the flames in the heavily wooded marshland.
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UPDATE: The Alberta government said it's working alongside Spruce Grove RCMP to investigate the daycare and said Little Stars is now operating under a probationary license and its ability to care for infants has been removed. #yeg
https://t.co/9RDKB3Dbcf
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Parkland RCMP received a complaint last week of a physical assault alleged to have occurred at Little Stars daycare in Spruce Grove, and to date have identified four victims.
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An Edmonton area where it's uncommon to see any structures aside from single-detached homes is seeing a number of residents mobilize to raise concerns about a proposed multi-unit rowhouse on a corner lot.
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An Edmonton area where it is uncommon to see any structures aside from single-detached homes is seeing a number of residents raise concerns about a proposed multi-unit infill.
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“It just does not make sense that some of these things are more expensive than others without that clear understanding of where each policy adds to the cost." #yeg
https://t.co/Z9LW9czCFy
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A report finds city policies and bylaws — combined with outside factors like supply chains — drive up expenses. 12 city policies are listed as cost drivers in the report.
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Edmonton's 2025 budget is still higher than what was approved by council, even after city administration adjusted spending. #YEG
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Back in April, Edmonton city council approved hikes of 7.0 per cent next year and 6.3 per cent in 2026. The proposed numbers still need to go before council.
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A concrete divider separating a bike lane from the road sits cracked and crumbling in places, just one month after installation in northeast Edmonton’s Hermitage area. #yeg #yegtraffic
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A concrete divider separating a bike lane from the road in the Hermitage area sits cracked and crumbling in places, just one month after installation.
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New Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi announces changes in two prominent caucus roles. https://t.co/4hu6DH0ME2
#abpoli
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The Alberta NDP’s new leader Naheed Nenshi announced Monday two changes to the caucus he will lead.
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The Alberta UCP government capped off the spring legislature sitting Wednesday after passing bills slammed by critics as an undemocratic power grab.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government capped off the spring legislature sitting Wednesday after passing bills slammed by critics as an undemocratic power grab.
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A campus protest encampment at the University of Alberta was ramping up a day after a similar sit-in in Calgary was shut down. https://t.co/kJHJkfldCy
#uofa #uofc
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A campus protest encampment at the University of Alberta was present Friday after a similar sit-in in Calgary was shut down as police clashed with demonstrators.
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While much of Alberta received rain earlier this week, not all parts of the province did. The fire danger in some parts of northwestern Alberta remains extreme. READ MORE: https://t.co/oqoci4C7RJ
https://t.co/oqoci4C7RJ
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With temperatures set to warm up this weekend, Albertans are being warned that the danger in the northwest is still extreme.
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WATCH: Robert Kirschman is training for a 70.3 Ironman in December that will take place in Florida, tracking his training progress online. Via — @Ebay_10 READ MORE: https://t.co/4FX8vEH21Z
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WATCH: Movement back to the table for teachers and the province as negotiations for a new deal are set to start again. As @Ebay_10 tells us, the two sides put forward an optimistic face today after a week of job action. READ MORE: https://t.co/5qrU9AkznS
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WATCH: Firefighters returned to the scene of a grassfire near Saskatoon today to ensure a controlled burn that got out of hand was properly extinguished. @Ebay_10 has more from officials on safe practices around controlled burns. READ MORE: https://t.co/feQ9FNupes
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It's the end of an era in Edmonton radio. Longtime CISN Country 103.9 host @ChrisScheetz announced after nearly 35 years, he will be stepping away from the microphone — focusing on a new chapter of his family's life. #yeg READ MORE: https://t.co/D8ibSibsBz
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WATCH: Canadians are set to get their first carbon rebate cheque of the fiscal year next month, just as carbon pricing is set to increase. @Ebay_10 has more on a poll about Saskatchewan's fight against the program. READ MORE: https://t.co/wEvSuYiL8i
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