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Smith accuses Notley of ignoring effect of rising power rates on consumers
CALGARY - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is accusing her chief political rival of not standing up for Albertans when it comes to the cost of living.At a campaign stop in Calgary, Smith outl...
May 04, 2023
UCP faces questions on how it did the math in attack on NDP electricity plan
CALGARY - Alberta's United Conservative Party is facing questions over how it did the math behind its accusation that the NDP's net-zero electricity grid proposal would cost taxpayers $87 billion.The ...
May 04, 2023
Rachel Notley promises to create more jobs if NDP wins election
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP is promising to create 47,000 jobs if the party wins the provincial election set for May 29.Leader Rachel Notley says an NDP government would also create a new tax credit to s...
May 04, 2023
Voter information for the 2023 Provincial General Election
Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, confirmed on Monday that Writs were issued to administer elections across Alberta.As a result, the 31st Provincial General Election will be held on May ...
May 04, 2023
Volunteers to clean up Alberta highways this weekend
Motorists in Alberta are being advised to watch out for volunteers on provincial highways on Saturday, May 6, 2023.Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., volunteers from 4-H clubs, Scouts, Girl Guides, schools, c...
May 04, 2023
Edmonton Oilers look for Game 2 rally against Vegas Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS - The Edmonton Oilers aim to tame the multi-headed monster that is the Vegas Golden Knights after dropping a series-opener for a second time in this year's playoffs. A 6-4 loss to the Knight...
May 04, 2023
Bucks fire Budenholzer as coach after early playoff exit
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Mike Budenholzer just over a week after their stunning first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat spoiled a season in which they owned the NBA's b...
May 04, 2023
Woodbine jockey Kimura, Mandarin Hero draw into Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Woodbine jockey Kazushi Kimura will ride in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Kimura's horse, Mandarin Hero, drew into the field Thursday. The Japanese-trained horse...
May 04, 2023
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley not expected to play again this weekend
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, who has not played since a 0-0 tie at Nashville on April 8, looks set to miss his fourth straight outing. The 35-year-old midfielder was listed as questionable ahea...
May 04, 2023
Police: Former student arrested for 3 stabbings in Davis
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) - A 21-year-old who was a student at the University of California, Davis, until last week was arrested Wednesday for allegedly committing three recent stabbings, including two that ...
May 04, 2023