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Edmonton, City, News, Alberta, Canada

Week of Feb 17 – Feb 23, 2025

A week of progress and poignant challenges in Edmonton!

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Edmonton experienced a dynamic week: its rail project advanced with new bidders, civic hearings and minor quakes hinted at renewal, while local tragedies and striking workers underscored real community challenges. Amid hockey celebrations and evolving public safety measures, the city balanced achievement with concern over social issues.

Monday: Rail progress, a hockey win, and a local tragedy shape the day. Read More ▼

Edmonton advances its rail project with three shortlisted bidders, Canada secures a 4 Nations final spot in hockey, and a local tragedy unfolds with a newborn’s death following a pet attack.

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Tuesday: Edmonton faces a day of strikes, sorrow, and shifting game plans. Read More ▼

Support workers at Parkland School Division commence limited job actions amid public hearings, while authorities probe two carbon monoxide deaths in an ice fishing tent. Meanwhile, the Canadian Championship schedule rolls out.

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Wednesday: A harsh winter deepens tragedy and controversy in Alberta. Read More ▼

Alberta faces a grim day. Severe cold snaps have led to multiple carbon monoxide poisoning deaths, while top officials deny claims amid health corruption allegations linked to luxury perks, leaving communities unsettled.

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Thursday: Gentle tremors and civic renewal mark the day. Read More ▼

A 5.2 earthquake lightly trembled Alberta and B.C. with no damage reported, as Edmonton kicks off public hearings on future civic projects.

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Friday: Shifts and strikes stir Edmonton’s day. Read More ▼

Alberta education workers plan a strike as Edmonton names two interim police chiefs and law enforcement takes a wanted gang member into custody, signaling routine yet impactful shifts in the city.

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Saturday: Hockey hero fires up a political firestorm. Read More ▼

Controversy builds as Canadian fans decry Wayne Gretzky's politically charged affiliations amid rising cross-border tensions and renewed debates over national identity.

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Sunday: Educators demand fairness in a rising tide of protest. Read More ▼

Alberta education workers took to picket lines, demanding improved pay amid claims of underfunding, reflecting growing frustration in the sector.

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