Edmonton witnessed rising income support numbers, fallout over unreported tailings spills, and stirring reactions to Trudeau’s resignation amid local debates.
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Edmonton, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Jan 6 – Jan 12, 2025
Edmonton's week: political shake-ups and dynamic community debates set the stage.
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Edmonton faced political shake-ups, environmental oversights, and policy shifts this week, sparking debates on digital breaches, postal price hikes, and support measures while a sports victory added a bright note to an evolving local landscape.
Biden praises Trudeau amid shifting leadership, while Alberta’s premier takes to FOX News to confront trade threats. Edmonton remains a hub for dynamic political maneuvers that spark debate.
edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caThe University of Alberta rebranded its diversity policy to ACB, signaling a shift in campus priorities amid local debates on urban development and inclusion. The move reflects evolving attitudes toward equity.
edmonton.citynews.caEdmonton saw a cyber breach affecting school systems, a support staff strike notice, a major drugs bust and encampment dismantling, plus coordinated aid to LA wildfires—marking a day of diverse challenges and responses.
edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caMinister Joly heads to Washington over tariffs while Calgary councillors propose a pay freeze. Federal leadership debates stir discussion and legal sentences mark the end of local protest actions.
edmonton.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.ca · bridgecitynews.ca · halifax.citynews.caFelix Auger-Aliassime clinched his first outdoor hardcourt win while Calgary rental prices dropped significantly after last year's surge, reflecting both sports success and evolving economic trends in the province.
edmonton.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caStarting Monday, mailing costs will jump 25% as postal operators adjust prices to cover rising expenses in Alberta.
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