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Generated Sep 10, 2026, 10:46 p.m. MT · updates through the day
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All briefsEdmonton’s Henwood addiction treatment centre is closed for the foreseeable future after flood damage
Two reports say the provincially run Henwood Treatment Centre in Edmonton has shut down after June flood damage, with Friends of Medicare calling for urgent action on addiction treatment capacity.
Alberta unemployment rises to 7% in June despite job gains
Alberta added 6,800 jobs in June but its unemployment rate still climbed 0.4 percentage points to 7%, with the Medicine Hat region faring worse than the provincial average.
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta awards $1.1M in spring grants
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has distributed over $1.1 million to 37 organizations in its spring grant cycle, but source detail is thin.
Medicine Hat Stampede Queen Competition Begins for 2026
Two contestants are competing for the 2026 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Queen title, with events including a community Family Barbeque now underway.
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MH Duplicate Bridge results for July
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Numerous supports available in southern Alberta for people with FASD
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Hutter says he is invested in community success after official appointment to city manager
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Alberta expands student screening for math and reading to Grades 4 and 5
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Friends of Medicare continues to call on Ottawa to protect public health care
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Ex-Edmonton officer named CEO of provincial crime unit ALERT
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Lethbridge police renew appeal to locate missing 15-year-old girl
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NDP shadow minister says province not doing enough to ease ER crises