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If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook — that will be changing due to Meta’s decision to block Canadian news in response to new government legislation. Here's a look at how to find us going forward. trib.al/icYticF

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Important breaking news and information about Canada — and about your community — will no longer be available on Meta platforms. But you can connect with Global News’ journalism.

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Carney won’t rule out giving Alberta a Quebec-style immigration deal globalnews.ca/news/12112197/…

Carney won’t rule out giving Alberta a Quebec-style immigration deal | Globalnews.ca

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on Tuesday the Liberals have lost control of immigration and provinces should have more control over their intake numbers.

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Danielle Smith calls UCP a ‘federalist party’ after Alberta rejects separation globalnews.ca/news/12110834/…

Danielle Smith calls UCP a ‘federalist party’ after Alberta rejects separation | Globalnews.ca

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the governing United Conservative Party remains federalist as separatists organize against her following Monday’s referendum defeat.

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Angine de Poitrine announce 2027 world tour globalnews.ca/news/12111170/…

Angine de Poitrine announce 2027 world tour | Globalnews.ca

Among the eight Canadian dates are stops in Calgary, Ottawa and Winnipeg, as well as a performance at Toronto's RBC Amphitheatre — their largest headlining show in the city so far.

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First Nations say Elections Alberta unprepared for referendum turnout globalnews.ca/news/12111144/…

First Nations say Elections Alberta unprepared for referendum turnout | Globalnews.ca

First Nations in Alberta are celebrating the win for the pro-Canada side in Monday's referendum but also raising concerns about a shortage of ballots in their communities.

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Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot won in Alberta, OLG says globalnews.ca/news/12110862/…

Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot won in Alberta, OLG says | Globalnews.ca

The record-setting $90 million Lotto Max jackpot was won in Alberta following Tuesday night’s draw, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to take questions for first time since separation vote globalnews.ca/news/12110834/…

Danielle Smith calls UCP a ‘federalist party’ after Alberta rejects separation | Globalnews.ca

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the governing United Conservative Party remains federalist as separatists organize against her following Monday’s referendum defeat.

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"Let us move forward not as a people divided by how we voted yesterday, but as neighbours, friends, Albertans and Canadians. Let us treat one another with respect and compassion," Danielle Smith said in a televised address over the referendum results. globalnews.ca/news/12110203/…

Danielle Smith calls for unity after separatism rejected in Alberta referendum | Globalnews.ca

A day after Alberta voters rejected the idea of further pursuing separating from Canada, the Premier Danielle Smith delivered a message on where the province goes from here.

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CFB Wainwright fire victim ‘always there’ for anyone who needed him: family globalnews.ca/news/12110172/…

CFB Wainwright fire victim ‘always there’ for anyone who needed him: family | Globalnews.ca

Tributes have poured in from across Canada from politicians, community leaders and the everyday Canadians, who Wong's family recognized in their statement.

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The military let training continue at CFB Wainwright even though a fire had been burning on the base since noon and forecasts had already warned of high winds, dry conditions and an approaching cold front. globalnews.ca/news/12109162/…

Wainwright fire burned for hours as volatile weather closed in: analysis | Globalnews.ca

Training continued at CFB Wainwright on Saturday even though a fire had been burning on the base since noon and forecasts warned of high winds and an approaching cold front.

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Global Calgary retweeted
Adam MacVicar@AdamMacVicarOct 20
Premier Danielle Smith will address the province tonight at 6:45pm. We will be carrying that address tonight on Global Calgary. She will then take questions from reporters on Wednesday morning.
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Premier Danielle Smith will make a televised address Tuesday night at 6:45 following last night's referendum results. She will then take questions at a press conference Wednesday morning at 11:30
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The military’s safety rules identify October as a high-risk month for grass fires at CFB Wainwright and recommend holding live-fire exercises early in the morning to minimize the risk of igniting a blaze, according to a document obtained by Global News. globalnews.ca/news/12109457/…

Military safety rules urged early-morning training before deadly Wainwright fire | Globalnews.ca

Military safety rules identify October as high-risk for grass fires at CFB Wainwright and recommend early-morning live-fire exercises, a document obtained by Global News shows.

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High turnout caused referendum delays for some Indigenous voters: officials globalnews.ca/news/12109138/…

High turnout caused referendum delays for some Indigenous voters: officials | Globalnews.ca

Elections Alberta says it delivered additional ballots to several Indigenous communities after unexpectedly high turnout caused voting delays during Monday’s referendum.

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Albertans mixed on other referendum questions after rejecting separation globalnews.ca/news/12109093/…

Albertans mixed on other referendum questions after rejecting separation | Globalnews.ca

Albertans decisively rejected moving toward separation in Monday’s referendum, while several of the remaining questions produced narrower margins.

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After decisive defeat, Alberta separatists turn their attention to Smith and the UCP globalnews.ca/news/12109085/…

After decisive defeat, Alberta separatists turn their attention to Smith and the UCP | Globalnews.ca

Separatist leader Jeffrey Rath says they’ve built a movement of thousands of committed volunteers and will try to “take ownership” of Alberta’s governing party.

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UCP MLA who backed Alberta separatist petition not seeking re-election globalnews.ca/news/12109089/…

UCP MLA who backed Alberta separatist petition not seeking re-election | Globalnews.ca

A United Conservative Party politician who promoted a petition pushing for a referendum on separation says he will not seek re-election.

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While the majority of Albertans opted to stay in Canada, the referendum highlighted grievances towards the federal government that go back nearly a century. globalnews.ca/news/12108828/…

Alberta referendum a notable chapter in long history of grievance with Ottawa | Globalnews.ca

While the majority of Albertans opted to stay in Canada, the referendum brought to light grievances towards the federal government that go back nearly a century. 

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Prominent conservative activist @JeffreyRWRath told @Ebay_10 it's important to recognize the more than 300,000 Albertans who voted to leave Canada. He also says in his view, Alberta independence will never be realized as long as "avowed federalist" Danielle Smith leads the UCP.

Jeff Rath says Alberta will never be independent with Smith as leader

Jeff Rath said in his view, Alberta separatism will never be realized as long as "avowed federalist" Danielle Smith leads the United Conservative Party.

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Much of Alberta has rejected holding a second, formal referendum on separatism and would rather remain part of Canada. #yyc globalnews.ca/news/12108827/…

Alberta referendum voters reject separatism, choose to stay in Canada | Globalnews.ca

Most of the province of Alberta has rejected a formal referendum on separatism and would rather remain part of Canada.

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WATCH LIVE | Global News special coverage of the Alberta referendum results. #yyc globalnews.ca/news/12105970/…

WATCH LIVE | Alberta referendum special coverage | Globalnews.ca

Global News has in-depth Alberta referendum results coverage and analysis.

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