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Substitute teachers replacing school support staff during strike 'a slap in the face': union president
The union representing Edmonton Public Schools support workers are questioning the use of substitute teachers to fill gaps in the classroom while more than 3,000 of its members are on strike.
Alberta to launch review into combat sports safety after fighter's death
Alberta's minister of sport has announced the province will launch a review to improve athlete safety in combat sports, following the death of a fighter after an amateur MMA charity match outside of Edmonton.
Twister spotted south of Camrose, tornado watch ends for parts of central Alberta
A possible tornado was spotted Monday afternoon southeast of Alberta's capital city.
Fort McMurray residents told to be ready to evacuate on short notice due to wildfire threat
Alberta residents in the Fort McMurray area are being told to be ready to leave their homes due to the threat of an out-of-control wildfire in the region.
Massive fire destroys WW II-era hangar in Edmonton
Flames and smoke engulfed Edmonton's Second World War-era Hangar 11 as the historic building north of downtown was destroyed by fire Monday night.
Mother devastated after son, 11, killed in Edmonton dog attack while visiting father
The mother of a boy killed in a dog attack this week in south Edmonton says the last few days have been agonizing after the death of her son.
CBC Explains
Why do Canadian contests require a skill-testing question?
Rules around contests are governed by several different pieces of legislation, including the Competition Act, anti-spam rules and the Criminal Code.
Alberta scientists tracking blue-green algae blooms using satellite imagery
A team of experts is working to better understand the spread of blue-green algae in Alberta lakes by combining satellite technology with near-simultaneous water sampling.
Risk of new fires 'significant,' as Alberta prepares for wildfire danger to escalate this weekend
Alberta officials and fire crews are preparing for a shift to hot, dry conditions that will challenge the province's firefighting efforts this weekend.
CBC Explains
A deadly, unstoppable fungus is likely to decimate Alberta's bat population. Here's what we know
A fungus that is responsible for the deaths of millions of bats has arrived in Alberta. The fungus causes white-nose syndrome in bats, a disease that interrupts a bat's winter hibernation, prompting the animal to waste its energy and die of starvation. How did we get here?