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Orange islands in a blue sea: Why Alberta's urban-rural political divide still exists

The electoral map has been recoloured, but Alberta's rural blue hasn't budged an inch.

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley and Premier Danielle Smith are shown. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Two Calgary ridings subject to automatic recounts: Elections Alberta

Calgary-Acadia and Calgary-Glenmore, both previously operated by the United Conservative Party are now painted in NDP orange by razor-thin margins.

According to the Elections Alberta website, "If the difference between the votes for the candidate with the highest number of votes and the candidate with the next highest number of votes is 100 or less, the returning officer shall conduct a full official count."

'Somewhat shocked': Criminal lawyer questions use of force in deadly Calgary police pursuit

A prominent criminal lawyer is questioning the use of force in a deadly police pursuit in Calgary on Monday.

Two people were pronounced dead on Monday, May 29, 2023 after an officer-involved shooting on Memorial Drive.

Calgary's mayor congratulates returning provincial government, cautions over divisive rhetoric

Mayor Jyoti Gondek says she's looking forward to working with the newly elected UCP government on Calgary's priorities, while also appealing to people to reflect on the often cruel tone of a tough campaign.

Merchandise from five-year-old's t-shirt business stolen along with family van

A little boy with a budding t-shirt business faced a major setback last week when the family mini-van was stolen outside of his northwest home.

Calgary man charged in human trafficking investigation involving 15-year-old girl

A 21-year-old Calgary man is facing several charges related to human trafficking after he allegedly sexually exploited a 15-year-old girl.

Pedestrian killed by semi near Banff was facing child pornography charges

A pedestrian hit and killed by a semi-trailer on the Trans-Canada Highway near Banff was facing child pornography charges, CTV News has learned.

NDP and UCP once again split Lethbridge in 2023 Alberta election

Little changed in Lethbridge following Monday's provincial election, with voters re-electing both candidates who had previously served the city's two ridings.

Japan's Toshi Sato getting a kick out of life in the CFL

Calgary Stampeders kicker/punter Toshi Sato grew up wanting to be a professional soccer player in his home country of Japan.

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'We're going to rebuild': Indigenous communities look to recover from devastating wildfires

The East Prairie Métis Settlement is one of several Indigenous communities that were hard-hit by the recent wildfires in Alberta. As the wildfire season rages on, residents and community officials are looking among the ruins, pondering how they’ll recover from all the losses.

A wildfire burns near Fox Lake, Alta in May 2023. (Credit: Ketrina Reva Nanooch)

Blue Jays pitcher 'truly sorry' for sharing anti-LGBTQ2S+ video

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass said he is 'truly sorry' for sharing a controversial anti-LGBTQ2S+ video on Instagram.

O'Toole says CSIS told him he was focus of Chinese misinformation, suppression effort

Conservative MP Erin O'Toole says Canada's spy agency has told him he was the target of Chinese interference intended to to discredit him and promote false narratives about his policies while party leader.

Alberta Premier Smith wants to 'reset' federal-provincial relationship while eyeing sovereignty act

Fresh off leading Alberta's United Conservative Party to a majority victory on Monday night, Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to 'reset' her relationship with the federal government, while readying to invoke the province's sovereignty act over emissions targets, if needed.