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Alberta is facing an even larger deficit than expected, up by more than $1 billion since the budget was introduced in the spring. That has Alberta’s finance minister talking about tightening the purse strings. Plus, several businesses have been damaged and forced to close after a fire at a strip mall.

An Alberta judge has ruled to uphold a review of a proposed separatist question. The decision comes after a motion was made to strike the review and move forward. Sarah Komadina has more. Plus, the Valley Line West LRT construction is proving to be a challenge for more than just drivers. Concerns are being raised about accessibility for people with disabilities who are trying to maneuver around the roadblocks. As Kabi Moulitharan explains, upcoming changes will make it a lot harder for them to get around.

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There’s a new twist in the story of an Alberta woman mistakenly released from jail. An Edmonton police officer will serve jail time for multiple breaches of trust involving women he met while on the job. Danielle Smith shakes up her cabinet and it’s getting mixed reaction.