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Edmonton Doctor's Heartbreak Exposes Critical Gaps in Alberta Ambulance Response Times
Edmonton doctor demands EMS reforms after wife's death following 90-minute ambulance wait. Blais says critical delays cost his wife's life.
Alberta
Independence Campaign Groups Deploy Cameras to Battle Sign Vandalism Across Calgary
Pro-independence campaign groups in Calgary are installing surveillance cameras on their signs to deter vandalism ahead of October's Alberta referendum, but the City warns unauthorized cameras on public infrastructure won't be tolerated.
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Calgary Council Called to Emergency Meeting Over Leaked Budget Documents
Calgary city council meets in emergency session this week to address leaked confidential budget documents revealing a potential 15% property tax increase in 2027.
Local
Camera Surveillance on Alberta Independence Signs Raises Privacy Questions in Calgary
Calgary-based independence campaign groups deploy security cameras to protect referendum signs from vandalism, but the city warns against unauthorized installations on public infrastructure.
Alberta
OpenAI Faces 30 New Lawsuits Over Tumbler Ridge Shooting—Teachers and Students Demand Accountability
30 new lawsuits filed against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge school shooting. Survivors and teachers claim the AI company ignored safety warnings and prioritized profit over lives.
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Alberta Referendum Mail-In Ballots Going Missing: What Voters Need to Know
Edmonton couple reports missing referendum ballot pages as Elections Alberta confirms mail-in voting issues affecting handful of residents.