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Keith Gerein: Edmonton hospital staff say ER overcrowding is 'nuts' amid extended cold snap Staff have been doing the best they can, the source said, seeing people in hallways, the ambulance bay and other spaces; the relatively small ER waiting room is not built for a crowd of that size

Staff have been doing the best they can, the source said, seeing people in hallways, the ambulance bay and other spaces; the relatively small ER...

yesterday 9

Edmonton Journal

Keith Gerein

Braid: Nenshi says NDP ready to crush government, dares UCP to call early vote 'Let's never forget, this is the smallest majority Alberta has ever had. If any of the recalls are successful, it's going to destabilize their government in a very big way'

'Let's never forget, this is the smallest majority Alberta has ever had. If any of the recalls are successful, it's going to destabilize their...

yesterday 10

Edmonton Journal

Don Braid

Opinion: Who really pays the price of dual-practice health care? The recently introduced Bill 11 in Alberta has sparked intense debate about the future of universal health care in Canada.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The recently introduced Bill 11 in Alberta has sparked...

previous day 6

Edmonton Journal

Stacey Litvinchuk

Rob Breakenridge: Citizens to face numerous and conflicting petitions in 2026 We enter 2026 with the expectation that Albertans will be asked about our future as Canadians, but with no clarity as to when, how or even how many times

Rob Breakenridge: Citizens to face numerous and conflicting petitions in 2026 We enter 2026 with the expectation that Albertans will be asked about our future as Canadians, but with no clarity as to when, how or even how many times

We enter 2026 with the expectation that Albertans will be asked about our future as Canadians, but with no clarity as to when, how or even how many...

previous day 10

Edmonton Journal

Rob Breakenridge

Opinion: Animal health is key to national security and global diplomacy When we think of national security, we picture armies, borders and intelligence services. Rarely do we think of veterinarians. Yet, the health of our animals is as much a matter of national security as defending a border post.

Opinion: Animal health is key to national security and global diplomacy When we think of national security, we picture armies, borders and intelligence services. Rarely do we think of veterinarians. Yet, the health of our animals is as much a matter of national security as defending a border post.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. When we think of national security, we picture armies,...

previous day 10

Edmonton Journal

Guillaume Lhermie And Jonathan Rushton

Opinion: Edmonton's tuberculosis outbreak shows need for housing If you are one of the many people who thought tuberculosis just wasn’t a thing anymore, you were practically right — it shouldn’t be.

Opinion: Edmonton's tuberculosis outbreak shows need for housing If you are one of the many people who thought tuberculosis just wasn’t a thing anymore, you were practically right — it shouldn’t be.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. If you are one of the many people who thought...

monday 10

Edmonton Journal

Stan Houston

Varcoe: From tariffs to a 'tectonic' energy MOU, Alberta's top 10 business stories of 2025

Varcoe: From tariffs to a 'tectonic' energy MOU, Alberta's top 10 business stories of 2025

Other key business stories included a high-stakes takeover battle for MEG Energy, WestJet taking steps to propel a growing aviation hub in southern...

monday 3

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Leong: Alberta needs more routine driver testing As time passes, bad habits can form and rules can routinely become bent or outright forgotten — not necessarily on purpose or for nefarious reasons

Leong: Alberta needs more routine driver testing As time passes, bad habits can form and rules can routinely become bent or outright forgotten — not necessarily on purpose or for nefarious reasons

As time passes, bad habits can form and rules can routinely become bent or outright forgotten — not necessarily on purpose or for nefarious reasons...

monday 3

Edmonton Journal

Ricky Leong

Opinion: When your grocery bill starts pricing you With the rapid adoption of digital shelf labels, dynamic pricing can now be deployed inside physical grocery stores.

Opinion: When your grocery bill starts pricing you With the rapid adoption of digital shelf labels, dynamic pricing can now be deployed inside physical grocery stores.

With the rapid adoption of digital shelf labels, dynamic pricing can now be deployed inside physical grocery stores. You can save this article by...

27.12.2025 3

Edmonton Journal

Sylvain Charlebois

Braid: Alberta will vote on separation in 2026. If it passes, where will Smith stand?

Braid: Alberta will vote on separation in 2026. If it passes, where will Smith stand?

Divisive provincial referendums could make next year a tumultuous one You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you...

27.12.2025 20

Edmonton Journal

Don Braid

Opinion: Why preventing gender-based violence is a nation-building project It’s no secret that 2025 was a period of profound change for Canada.

Opinion: Why preventing gender-based violence is a nation-building project It’s no secret that 2025 was a period of profound change for Canada.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. It’s no secret that 2025 was a period of profound change...

26.12.2025 2

Edmonton Journal

Lana Wells

Tasha Kheiriddin: Liberals up, Tories down, NDP sad 2025 was a surprising year in politics

Tasha Kheiriddin: Liberals up, Tories down, NDP sad 2025 was a surprising year in politics

2025 was a surprising year in politics You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. If there was ever...

26.12.2025 3

Edmonton Journal

Tasha Kheiriddin