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Métis Nation of Alberta begins largest ratification vote in Canadian history for an Indigenous Nation

Métis Nation of Alberta begins largest ratification vote in Canadian history for an Indigenous Nation

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Voting began today for citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) on a Métis Constitution, the next step towards self-government, self-determination, and reconciliation.
Former justice minister Jonathan Denis cleared of contempt by Alberta's top court

Former justice minister Jonathan Denis cleared of contempt by Alberta's top court

EDMONTON — A former Alberta justice minister says he's relieved after the province's top court cleared him of contempt of court for witness intimidation.
Calgary sales fall 15% in Oct., but on track for record year: real estate board

Calgary sales fall 15% in Oct., but on track for record year: real estate board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says the city is on track to record a record year for home sales, even as the number of transactions in October fell 15 per cent from the year before.
Einarson crew trips New Zealand, Gushue beat by U.S. at Pan Continental Championship

Einarson crew trips New Zealand, Gushue beat by U.S. at Pan Continental Championship

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson's Canada squad scored five in the eighth end to complete an 11-3 win over New Zealand on Monday in its opening match at the inaugural Pan Continental Curling Championships.
Journalist charged with defacing Ukrainian military statue to fight accusation

Journalist charged with defacing Ukrainian military statue to fight accusation

EDMONTON — An Edmonton journalist says he's not guilty of spray-painting a statue of a controversial Ukrainian military commander and will defend himself against the charge he faces.
Wheat futures jump as Russia pulls out of Black Sea agreement

Wheat futures jump as Russia pulls out of Black Sea agreement

CALGARY — Wheat prices spiked on Monday as Russia's withdrawal from the UN-brokered Black Sea grain agreement over the weekend ignited fresh fears about global food security.
Suspended sentence for Calgary woman who left body of newborn daughter in dumpster

Suspended sentence for Calgary woman who left body of newborn daughter in dumpster

CALGARY — An Alberta judge has handed a suspended sentence to the mother of a baby found dead in a Calgary dumpster on Christmas Eve in 2017, despite the Crown's request that she serve up to six months.
'Money for free': Critics warn proposed Alberta well cleanup plan a royalty giveaway

'Money for free': Critics warn proposed Alberta well cleanup plan a royalty giveaway

EDMONTON — Critics fear Alberta's new United Conservative premier is preparing to bring in a program that would use billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded royalty breaks to subsidize energy companies to fulfil their legal duty and clean up old wells.
WHL roundup: Rebels win 13th straight by drilling Oil Kings 7-2

WHL roundup: Rebels win 13th straight by drilling Oil Kings 7-2

EDMONTON — The Red Deer Rebels ran into some early adversity in Edmonton on Sunday, trailing the host Oil Kings 2-1 before their game was 14 minutes old.
Flames burned 3-2 at home by Oilers comeback

Flames burned 3-2 at home by Oilers comeback

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers showed once again on Saturday night that even when they get down, they're never out of it.
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