Top 5 Edmonton news stories from 2023
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From a provincial election to terrifying acts of crime that shocked the city, here are the top stories from Edmonton on Globalnews.ca in 2023.
As Edmontonians prepare to bid adieu to 2023 and welcome in 2024, it is an appropriate time to reflect on all that has unfolded in the past year.
From a provincial election to terrifying acts of crime that shocked the city, here are the top stories from Edmonton on Globalnews.ca in 2023.
The top five stories from Global Edmonton in 2023 were ranked by page views.
Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP tried unsuccessfully to stop the United Conservative Party from being re-elected, this time under leader Danielle Smith, after Jason Kenney stepped down.
The UCP won with a reduced majority, with 49 seats going to the UCP and the NDP opposition securing 38 seats.
Both Smith and Notley won their respective ridings handily, but many other races came down to the wire. Two electoral divisions, Calgary-Acadia and Calgary-Glenmore, saw a difference of 100 or fewer ballots separating the winning candidate and runner-up.
Global News had complete results, a livestream of our coverage and a map that let you watch results in specific ridings.
Global News also compiled the campaign promises of both the UCP and NDP, and fact-checked dubious claims that emerged in the weeks leading up to election day.
It’s a fresh slate, with several new faces taking a seat in Henry Baker Hall to form Regina’s city council for the next four years.
On Tuesday, Prairie Harm Reduction announced it would stay open 24/7 for the next week to offer people a warm safe place until the city’s plan took effect.
The competition watchdog said Wednesday that the ongoing investigation into the Canadian furniture retailers looks at three kinds of marketing practices.
The $7.28 billion budget unveiled by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante includes a promise to increase the city's housing department budget by $100 million over the next three years.
The union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is challenging the legal and constitutional authority of the federal labour minister to order them back to work.
Randy Boissonnault is out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal cabinet after months of controversy surrounding his former business.
A volunteer group has donated $60,000 to KHSC’s KidsInclusive as it winds down after 119 years, ensuring support for children’s care over the next five years.
Queen’s University will install North America’s first carbon-sequestering field turf at Nixon Field, enhancing sustainability while supporting sports and research.
Gerry Lichty, North Frontenac mayor, was elected 2025 Frontenac County warden. He aims to tackle rural challenges, with Bill Saunders as deputy warden.
Quebec Premier François Legault says the Sûreté du Québec, the province's police force, will 'conduct visual investigations at the borders.'
When people pass by the white-pillared Beaverbrook Art Gallery starting this weekend, they will be greeted by one of Fredericton's most famous sculptures.