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AB Gov. Posts Official Referendum Question on Future Of Alberta
AB Gov. Posts Official Referendum Question on Future Of Alberta

An order-in-council on the official question being poised to Albertans has officially been released.

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Still No Plea by City Cop Despite Judge’s Order To Move Forward
Still No Plea by City Cop Despite Judge’s Order To Move Forward

Despite the court ordering a plea this week following 10-months of court appearances, a city cop was granted more adjournments this week at Medicine Hat Court of Justice.

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Jury Finds Man Accused of Sex Crimes Not Guilty On All Counts
Jury Finds Man Accused of Sex Crimes Not Guilty On All Counts

A city jury found a 52-year-old not guilty on all counts relating to sex crimes committed against a youth.

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Betting on Breakup: Inside the Polymarket Surge on Canadian Secession
Betting on Breakup: Inside the Polymarket Surge on Canadian Secession

There’s always been a market for chaos, but now it’s liquid and tradable in real time. On Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction market where users wager on real-world outcomes, a provocative question has been steadily transforming from fringe speculation into a six-figure signal.

“Cult Queen of Canada” Case Collapses, Questions Linger in Rural Saskatchewan
“Cult Queen of Canada” Case Collapses, Questions Linger in Rural Saskatchewan

The long-running saga surrounding Romana Didulo has taken another turn, as a charge tied to her group’s occupation of a former school in Richmound, Saskatchewan, has been officially stayed.

For Mayor Brad Miller and residents, the decision marks the end of a more than two-year ordeal that brought national scrutiny to the tiny village, but not closure.

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AB Gov. Posts Official Referendum Question on Future Of Alberta
Alex McCuaig
AB Gov. Posts Official Referendum Question on Future Of Alberta
Alex McCuaig

An order-in-council on the official question being poised to Albertans has officially been released.

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Alex McCuaig
Still No Plea by City Cop Despite Judge’s Order To Move Forward
Alex McCuaig
Still No Plea by City Cop Despite Judge’s Order To Move Forward
Alex McCuaig

Despite the court ordering a plea this week following 10-months of court appearances, a city cop was granted more adjournments this week at Medicine Hat Court of Justice.

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Alex McCuaig
Jury Finds Man Accused of Sex Crimes Not Guilty On All Counts
Alex McCuaig
Jury Finds Man Accused of Sex Crimes Not Guilty On All Counts
Alex McCuaig

A city jury found a 52-year-old not guilty on all counts relating to sex crimes committed against a youth.

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Alex McCuaig
Op-Ed - Dani’s Dare Won’t be Fair But Still Set To Fail
Alex McCuaig
Op-Ed - Dani’s Dare Won’t be Fair But Still Set To Fail
Alex McCuaig
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 The White Horse Rider Tepee Project
Kelly Allard
 The White Horse Rider Tepee Project
Kelly Allard

Elder Charlie spoke of the traditional materials to use to build tepees - while Mercer's project uses canvas, they once used buffalo hide which is very heavy - this limited the size of the tepees… and told us the tepee rings we see on the plains were from campsites, the stones were used to hold down the tepees instead of pegs. 

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Jury Expected To Begin Deliberations In Sextortion Case
Alex McCuaig
Jury Expected To Begin Deliberations In Sextortion Case
Alex McCuaig

Deliberations expected to begin in sextortion trial.

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Alex McCuaig
Watch AB Legislature committee discuss referendum motion
Alex McCuaig
Watch AB Legislature committee discuss referendum motion
Alex McCuaig

Watch AB Legislature committee discuss referendum motion.

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Judge Issues Order For City Cop Facing Criminal Charges
Alex McCuaig
Judge Issues Order For City Cop Facing Criminal Charges
Alex McCuaig

A city judge has order MHPS Const. Noel Darr to take the next step in his criminal proceedings after 10 months without a plea to allegations of attempting to obstruct justice.

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Alex McCuaig
🌳 Branch Out, Hatters! Free Trees Up for Grabs Starting 10 AMToday
Kelly Allard
🌳 Branch Out, Hatters! Free Trees Up for Grabs Starting 10 AMToday
Kelly Allard

The City of Medicine Hat’s Parks and Recreation department is officially kicking off its grant-funded public tree pickup today, May 21, starting at 10 a.m. (sharp—not noon, as some sleepy saplings previously reported).

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Kelly Allard

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The Other Recovery: When You Love Someone Who Uses Substances
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The Other Recovery: When You Love Someone Who Uses Substances
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Society praises the person who is in recovery... But who held the family together… Who lied to the boss, soothed the kids, paid the bills and showed up to Christmas dinner pretending everything was fine?

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Apology and choice
Apology and choice

Omitting the dull introduction was also a mistake. I thought about a trigger warning. I tried a few intro lines out, but I was in love with the impact of jumping right in with “Sandy was out front planting flowers when the ICE trucks rolled up…”. I deliberately constructed the final post to maximize emotional impact. I was too proud of the story - I wanted it to be a hit, and that decision caused a lot of pain, and I’m sorry for that.

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No one wants this, but she’s doing it anyway.
No one wants this, but she’s doing it anyway.

Except for Separatism. Danielle’s one success has been to hand over her party, the UCP, to Separatists. Do you wonder why we aren’t having a provincial election in which there’s a big-tent conservative party and a big-tent progressive party and a handful of fringe parties (greens, separatists, communists, etc.)?

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ICE trucks roll up in front of Crestwood School
ICE trucks roll up in front of Crestwood School

Sandy is out front planting flowers when four ICE trucks roll up in front of Crestwood School and a dozen agents spill out into the courtyard. She stares in shock for a moment before dropping the spade and running for her front door. She grabs the whistle off its hook, spins around, and begins blowing with all her might.

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The Election You Thought You Were Voting In
The Election You Thought You Were Voting In

In next year’s election, you’ll have a choice. You’ll be able to vote RIGHT. When the Election comes in 2026, vote Progressive Conservative*, and show the UCP the door.

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Last Week in Alberta
Last Week in Alberta

Last week in Alberta - an editorial cartoon about the Alberta Prosperity Project.

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​​Update on the Recall of Danielle Smith
​​Update on the Recall of Danielle Smith

This opinion piece is written by McBride’s Bakery. While The Owl does not contribute to this column, The Owl did adjust the formatting. This was originally published on social media.

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