Postmedia nominated for four news awards by Canadian Association of Journalists The IJB/National Post, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal and North Bay Nugget all received nods from the Canadian Association of Journalists

"In the category of data journalism, the Edmonton Journal is nominated for its investigative work delving into Alberta’s lacking food inspection system." #yeg #yegmedia
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'Premature': Lukaszuk has to wait to address 'Forever Canadian' MLA committee The former deputy premier won't be speaking at intitial hearings of the MLA committee tasked with determining the future of his petition.

"Speaking with reporters after Tuesday’s meeting, @lukaszukab.bsky.social accused the government of evading his question to support separatists within the government’s base of supporters." #ableg #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

We're not going to Disneyland: Trump, weak dollar, 'playoff fatigue' keep Oilers fans away from California There are plenty of tickets left for Games 3 and 4 in Anaheim, but don't expect an Edmonton exodus to Orange County.

We're not going to Disneyland: Trump, weak dollar, 'playoff fatigue' keep Oilers fans away from California #LetsGoOilers #FlyTogether

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Lowe: 'Bullish' on Oilers to make another long Cup run Oilers fans will bring the noise

Lowe: “Talking to Wayne (Gretzky) a couple of days ago we both agreed, it’s like they can beat anybody, and they’ve got the experience and the most important thing, the critical thing, is everybody wants to win the Stanley Cup. #LetsGoOilers #yeg

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Duane Bratt: Gerrymandering electoral map will erode Alberta democracy Thursday was a bad day for democracy, and possibly setting up an even worse day for democracy.

Op/Ed from @duanebratt.bsky.social — Gerrymandering electoral map will erode Alberta democracy #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

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'Not fixing anything': Blame game being played in decision to close northeast Edmonton women's shelter A women's shelter in northeast Edmonton run by the Elizabeth Fry Society was shut down after the city didn't renew the lease, cutting 100 beds.

"Whether it's the city's fault, or the the provincial government's fault, or it's the shelter's fault, someone needs to be held accountable. At the end of the day, it's the women who are affected by this." #yeg #abpoli #ableg

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Why is Edmonton dropping $15 million at Rossdale for the thorny River Crossing project? Plans to redevelop Rossdale Flats have been in works for 10 years but face steady opposition from environmental and Indigenous groups.

From @ericbowling.bsky.social — Why is Edmonton dropping $15 million at Rossdale for the thorny River Crossing project? #yeg #yegcc

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Latest from @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — First Nations win initial stay in separatism challenge, temporarily blocking Alberta election boss from certifying petition results #ableg #abpoli

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According to the latest polling from Leger, if a provincial election were held today, 53 per cent of respondents said they'd vote for the UCP and 36 per cent would vote for the Alberta NDP. #ableg #abpoli

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From @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — Separatist lawyer fires back at claims Alberta independence petition breaches treaty rights #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

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“Albertans trust their public libraries. Bill 28 creates new barriers to access, moves decision-making from local boards and trained professionals, and raises privacy concerns." #ableg #abpoli

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From @liamnewbigging.bsky.social — The new event park coming to Ice District just hit a major milestone, as OEG Sports and Entertainment and the City of Edmonton have now drafted the project’s design team. #yeg #yegdt #LetsGoOilers

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“That’s the kind of stuff that really frustrates Edmontonians and gives neighbourhood renewal a bad name."

City admits it ‘missed’ windrow removal on 132 Avenue redesign #yeg #yegcc

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“We’re not repeating the mistake of the people who thought Brexit would never pass. We’re getting out there now,” @naheednenshi.bsky.social said. “We’re not sleepwalking into this.” #ableg #abpoli

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United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) President Heather Smith called the Apr. 3 incident a “critical failure” by the Alberta government and health care employers to provide a safe working environment for workers and patients. #yeg #ableg #abpoli #abhealth

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Part 1 of a four-part series on the state of minor sports in Edmonton. As city budgets dwindle, who is going to build and maintain the fields and arenas? #yeg #minorsports #youthsport

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Two more Alberta First Nations ask court to block separatist referendum, citing treaty infringement #ableg #abpoli #yeg

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Opinion: Care-First auto insurance the worst possible option for Alberta drivers It is time to put a stop to Finance Minister Nate Horner and his “worst possible option” plan to bring in no-fault insurance next year,

"It is time to put a stop to Finance Minister Horner and his “worst possible option” plan to bring in no-fault insurance next year, delivered by the profit-driven automobile insurance industry." #ableg #abpoli

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Liberals courting Conservative floor crossers #cdnpoli

Buy now, travel later: As fuel prices rise, demand surges for reservations a year away As jet fuel prices rise and the Canadian dollar continues to be weak, more Albertans are trying to lock in airfares and hotel costs now.

As fuel prices rise and the Canadian dollar continues to be weak internationally, more and more Albertans are trying to lock in airfares and hotel costs now.

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Alberta is asserting provincial control over MAID. Here's what Bill 18 means and the potential implications Alberta is looking to assert control over MAID. Here's why experts are concerned and the implications of the legislation.

If passed, Bill 18 would prohibit those whose sole underlying condition is mental illness from accessing track 2 MAID, limit MAID access to those whose "natural death" is within 12 months and restrict health care professionals from making out-of-province referrals
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Arguments begin in trio of First Nations challenges against Alberta separation referendum While the separatist Alberta Prosperity Project is not a defendant, leading separatist figures, including Jeff Rath, were among those in court.

While the separatist Alberta Prosperity Project is not a defendant, leading separatist figures, including Jeff Rath, were among those in the court gallery Tuesday. #ableg #abpoli

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Alberta justice minister asked to investigate criminal complaint against Edmonton police chief, lawyer A group of Edmonton lawyers are asking Alberta's justice minister to direct an investigation into the city's police chief and top lawyer.

From @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — Alberta justice minister asked to investigate criminal complaint against Edmonton police chief, lawyer #yeg #ableg #abpoli

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WestJet to chop some Edmonton flights but Alberta tourism still bullish Hotelier says he's expecting a banner year, despite the drop in American visitors.

"WestJet confirmed Monday that some Edmonton routes will be reduced this spring as the airline deals with jet fuel prices, which are more than double what they were before the Iran conflict began." #yeg #WestJet

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Keith Gerein: Corporate donors, third-party advertisers in Edmonton's civic election show need for tougher rules Edmonton's 2025 civic election already had too much involvement from big money and dark money, largely due to UCP government changes to election rules

Latest column from @keithgerein.bsky.social — Corporate donors, third-party advertisers in Edmonton's civic election show need for tougher rules #yeg #yegcc

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Keith Gerein: Big money led to big disappointment in Edmonton's city council election Mayor Andrew Knack and several city councillors succeeded in an Edmonton municipal election in which spending power and vote generation did not particularly align.

Latest from @keithgerein.bsky.social: Big money led to big disappointment in Edmonton's city council election #yeg #yegcc

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Son of Ukrainian SS veteran Yaroslav Hunka fighting University of Alberta's termination of research endowment Family of a Ukrainian SS veteran are in an Edmonton courtroom fighting the University of Alberta's termination of an endowment in his name.

New from me: the son of Yaroslav Hunka, the Ukrainian SS veteran whose recognition in Canada's House of Commons caused an international scandal, is in an Edmonton court this week fighting the University of Alberta's decision to terminate an endowment in his name. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

Bill 28: Alberta limits sexual content in public libraries, introduces municipal code of conduct, bans vacancy tax Bill 28 calls for "physical separation" of target materials, with parental approval needed for children 15 and under to borrow such material

The act calls for "physical separation" of the target materials, with parental approval needed for children aged 15 and under to borrow such material. #ableg #abpoli

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Son of Ukrainian SS veteran Yaroslav Hunka fighting University of Alberta's termination of research endowment Family of a Ukrainian SS veteran are in an Edmonton courtroom fighting the University of Alberta's termination of an endowment in his name.

Latest from @jonnywakefield.bsky.social — Son of Ukrainian SS veteran Yaroslav Hunka fighting University of Alberta's termination of research endowment #yeg #UAlberta

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Councillor Janz wants to see more data on Whyte Avenue scramble crosswalk removal plans Just five years after opening, diagonal crosswalks are on the chopping block as city paves way for Bus Rapid Transit.

From @liamnewbigging.bsky.social — "A plan to remove “scramble” crosswalks from intersections along Whyte Avenue just five years after they were implemented is getting pushback from at least one city councillor." #yeg #yegcc

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