Fakiha Baig

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'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

Row after row of Canadian flags fly high atop tall poles over manicured lawns in a southern Alberta town that's also home to the province's premier, her husband and their dog. Kathleen Sokvitne has lived on the street in High River, Alta., about 60 kilometres south of Calgary, for 30 years. She says those flags show that not all Albertans...

'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

'We're Canadians': Some Albertans divided about separation in cross-province checkup

EDMONTON -- Row after row of Canadian flags fly high atop tall poles over manicured lawns in a southern Alberta town that's also home to the province's premier, her husband and their dog.

'Can't imagine Alaska without Canada': Resolution would affirm Canadian sovereignty

'Can't imagine Alaska without Canada': Resolution would affirm Canadian sovereignty

America's 49th state is showing support for the country that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make its 51st.

Alberta judge calls for public inquiry to answer questions on prison inmate death

Alberta judge calls for public inquiry to answer questions on prison inmate death

EDMONTON -- A judge is calling for a public inquiry into an Edmonton inmate's death, saying it's the only way to get to the bottom of three guards' actions that day amid concerns they were running a prison "fight club."

'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

EDMONTON -- Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States.

Hundreds of school support workers rally at legislature as Alberta releases budget

Hundreds of school support workers rally at legislature as Alberta releases budget

EDMONTON -- Hundreds of striking school support workers marched through the streets of downtown Edmonton to the Alberta legislature on budget day and stood outside, waving signs, blowing horns and demanding higher wages.

'Horses are my world': Advocates decry Alberta plan to control wild horse population

'Horses are my world': Advocates decry Alberta plan to control wild horse population

Maverick, Radar and White Spirit mostly gallop in the confines of the Rocky Mountain foothills, but they are known among equine enthusiasts around the world.

'I feel empty': Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing

'I feel empty': Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing

Allison Hadley says she has been having a hard time focusing on training for an upcoming cross-country skiing competition. If an Alberta bill restricting transgender women in sports is passed, she fears she won't be able to register for the event she's participated in for years. "I just feel empty," Hadley, 44, said in a phone interview from Edmonton.