Alberta’s premier calls for a Liberal-led election amid political disputes as opposition criticizes her planned talk with a controversial figure. Meanwhile, farmers brace for uncertainty over looming Chinese tariffs impacting canola markets.
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Edmonton, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Mar 10 – Mar 16, 2025
Edmonton at a crossroads: tension meets progress.
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A week of contrasts unfolded in Edmonton as political disputes and trade concerns over canola stirred debate, while transformative donations, energy deals, and breakthroughs in law enforcement and education negotiations offered signs of progress. Tragedies and severe weather balanced these developments, highlighting the city's resilient spirit.
Edmonton sees progress as CKUA Radio secures a transformative donation, Premier Smith explores an overseas heavy oil deal, and a $70M initiative launches to bolster homelessness support.
calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caMark Carney is set to be sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister amid lively debates. Meanwhile, Alberta faces criticism over unused supplies and new, contentious hunting laws allowing youth participation.
edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caEdmonton faces volatile spring weather with air quality warnings, while law enforcement lifts a shelter order near Lac La Biche, cracks a cold case via DNA, and continues probing alleged child assaults.
calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caCanada ramps up pressure on U.S. tariffs amid global warnings as a local homicide investigation and fatal avalanches cast a somber tone across Edmonton.
edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caEdmonton and Alberta face significant shifts today. Premier Smith opposes removing the carbon tax, favoring an industrial levy, while the city ends its extreme weather response as conditions improve.
toronto.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.caAn international nightclub fire claimed dozens today, setting a tragic tone, while Alberta nears a breakthrough in ending a prolonged education strike, stirring cautious relief amid overwhelming sorrow.
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