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northeastnow. com > 06/19/2026 > elks-president-says-cfl-club-still-recovering-from-disaster-of-name-change

Elks president says CFL club still recovering from "disaster" of name change

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (384+ words) EDMONTON " As the Edmonton Elks prepare for their home opener Saturday, team president Chris Morris says the fallout from the club's 2021 name change remains one of the biggest obstacles in rebuilding support among fans. Morris, who spent 14 seasons on Edmonton's…...

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northeastnow. com > 06/08/2026 > in-the-news-today-new-governor-general-curbing-separatism-saving-rural-libraries

In the news today: New governor general, Curbing separatism, Saving rural libraries

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (689+ words) Louise Arbour becomes Canada's new governor general Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will become Canada's 31st governor general today in a pomp-filled ceremony that will include military salutes, a poetry reading by the Parliamentary poet laureate and musical performances. Those…...

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northeastnow. com > 06/02/2026 > afn-chief-rebukes-alberta-separation-talks-in-meeting-with-king-charles

AFN chief rebukes Alberta separation talks in meeting with King Charles

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (373+ words) OTTAWA " The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations rebuked the Alberta separation movement during a meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. "The King was there with us in unison, that First Nations are foundational partners…...

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northeastnow. com > 05/31/2026 > minister-ndp-mla-discuss-wildfire-response-during-wadin-bay-visit

Minister, NDP MLA discuss wildfire response during Wadin Bay visit

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (354+ words) As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and more than 1, 300 residents are under evacuation orders and alerts, Saskatchewan's minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province is focused and ready for what has quickly become…...

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northeastnow. com > 05/24/2026 > western-canadian-premiers-set-to-meet-in-alberta-as-province-grapples-with-separatism-2

Western Canadian premiers set to meet in Alberta as province grapples with separatism

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (295+ words) Premiers from Western Canada and the northern territories are set to gather in Alberta to discuss business, tr. .....

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northeastnow. com > 05/22/2026 > carney-says-co-operative-federalism-is-working-as-alberta-preps-for-referendum

Carney says "co-operative federalism" is working, as Alberta preps for referendum

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (116+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the thorny issue of Alberta's separatist movement in the form of a metaph. .....

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northeastnow. com > 05/21/2026 > alberta-premier-smith-to-make-tv-address-amid-talk-of-separation-referendum-2

Alberta Premier Smith to make TV address amid talk of separation referendum

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (139+ words) EDMONTON " Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to make a TV address to the province tonight amid speculation of a referendum on separation. It is to be broadcast at 6: 45 p. m. on CTV, Global and Rogers as well as livestreamed on the premier's…...

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northeastnow. com > 05/16/2026 > a-good-discussion-to-have-premier-approves-of-federal-sovereign-wealth-fund

A good discussion to have: Premier approves of federal sovereign wealth fund

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (111+ words) Saskatchewan's premier is giving a nod of approval to the federal government's announcement Monday of a sovere. .....

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northeastnow. com > 05/14/2026 > pm-says-best-place-for-alberta-is-in-canada-after-judge-tosses-separation-petition

Best place for Alberta is in Canada, PM says after judge tosses separation petition

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (969+ words) The best place for Alberta to be is in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday after a judge's decision to throw out a separatist petition in the province. "Certainly a Canada that works, which is what we're pursuing," Carney…...

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northeastnow. com > 05/13/2026 > judge-quashes-alberta-separation-petition-in-favour-of-first-nations

Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (504+ words) An Alberta judge quashed a separatist petition Wednesday, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations. Justice Shaina Leonard said the petition should never have been issued. Lawyers for several Alberta First Nations had argued the…...