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Poilievre Projected to Win Alberta By-election

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is projected to win the Alberta by-election in Battle River-Crowfoot with 80.4% of the vote, securing a parliamentary seat four months after his general election loss, despite facing 214 candidates and criticism for seeking a safe seat.

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Poilievre Expected to Win Alberta By-Election

The Canadian federal by-election in Alberta's Battle River—Crowfoot riding, occurring on Monday, is expected to see Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre win, despite his lack of connection to the area, due to the riding's historically strong Conservative support. The by-election is viewed as a...

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Alberta Court to Rule on Referendum Question Regarding Provincial Sovereignty

An Alberta court is reviewing a proposed referendum question on whether the province should become a sovereign country, raising concerns about potential constitutional violations and treaty rights. The chief electoral officer referred the matter to court, while the question's proponents argue the re...

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Environics Poll Shows Strong Canadian Support for New Oil Pipelines

An Environics Research poll (June 11-23) shows 73% of Canadians support new oil pipelines, with Quebec showing surprisingly high support (59% for West Coast, 55% East Coast). Support for oil sands is at 62%, the highest since 2012, potentially aiding Prime Minister Carney's energy superpower ambitio...

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Poilievre Favored in Battle River-Crowfoot By-Election Amidst Electoral Reform Protest

The Battle River-Crowfoot by-election, featuring over 200 candidates due to a protest group advocating electoral reform, is expected to be won by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, despite not living in the riding and criticism regarding his priorities.

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Jasper Wildfire Report Criticizes Alberta Government Response

An independent report commissioned by the town of Jasper criticizes the Alberta government's response to a wildfire that destroyed one-third of the town, highlighting jurisdictional overlap and interference as disruptive factors, although the mayor asserts no negative consequences resulted.

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Poilievre Wins Alberta By-Election, Returns to Parliament

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre won the Alberta Battle River-Crowfoot by-election on Monday, overcoming a ballot with 214 candidates due to a protest group, securing his return to the House of Commons after losing his Ottawa seat in April's election.

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Alberta Hailstorm Research Improves Prediction Models

The Northern Hail Project, based in Alberta's "Hailstorm Alley," collects on-the-ground data from hailstorms to improve Canada's understanding and prediction of hailstorms, which have caused billions of dollars in damage in recent years.

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Alberta Man Freed After 33 Years in Prison for Wrongful Conviction

Roy Allan Sobotiak, an Alberta man imprisoned for 33 years for the 1987 murder of Susan Kaminsky, had his second-degree murder charge stayed after a judge quashed his conviction due to a likely miscarriage of justice. The Crown Prosecution Service decided against a new trial.

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Alberta Coal Mine Pollution Regulations Failing, Study Shows

A study by Alberta government scientists found that regulations meant to prevent old coal mines from polluting waterways are failing, with high levels of contaminants like selenium harming aquatic life and potentially causing the extinction of endangered Athabasca Rainbow Trout; the study calls for ...

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Globe and Mail Reporter Targeted for Investigating Alberta Healthcare Scandal

Alberta correspondent Carrie Tait of The Globe and Mail is facing online harassment and targeted surveillance due to her investigative reporting on alleged political interference and unethical practices in the province's healthcare system, which involved a controversial $70-million contract for chil...

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Measles Outbreak in Alberta Exceeds U.S. Rates Despite Eradication

A measles outbreak in Canada, declared eradicated in 1998, has seen 1,314 cases in Alberta since March, exceeding U.S. rates relative to population size; low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and pandemic fatigue, are the main cause; one death was reported in Ontario.

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