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Pressure still on oilsands sector despite silence after greenwashing law: think tank

Pressure still on oilsands sector despite silence after greenwashing law: think tank

CALGARY — Canada's oilsands industry remains under pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint, even as companies have clamped down on public communications in the wake of new anti-greenwashing legislation.
Alberta Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction

Alberta Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s $8.6-billion plan to fast-track building new schools will include a pilot project to incentivize private ones.
Flames re-sign defenceman Ilya Solovyov, centre Cole Schwindt

Flames re-sign defenceman Ilya Solovyov, centre Cole Schwindt

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have re-signed defenceman Ilya Solovyov and centre Cole Schwindt, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers open camp with high expectations

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers opened camp Wednesday with the news that veteran forward Evander Kane will miss the start of the upcoming season because of surgery needed for hernias, abdominal tears and other injuries.
Alert lifted after arrest of one of two armed robbery suspects in Alberta

Alert lifted after arrest of one of two armed robbery suspects in Alberta

EDMONTON — A dangerous persons alert for an area west of Edmonton has been cancelled after RCMP arrested one of two armed robbery suspects.
Premier Smith blames fate of Calgary Green Line on lack of 'political oversight'

Premier Smith blames fate of Calgary Green Line on lack of 'political oversight'

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a lack of "political oversight" undermined Calgary's Green Line light rail transit project, but says her government will not take it over.
Oilers back in training camp looking to build on Stanley Cup loss

Oilers back in training camp looking to build on Stanley Cup loss

EDMONTON — For the Edmonton Oilers, the hope is that they can repeat what the Florida Panthers did last season — win it all the year after losing the Stanley Cup final.
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Mike Hoffman to professional tryout

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Mike Hoffman to professional tryout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout. The 34-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 66 games with the San Jose Sharks last season.
Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference

CALGARY — Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been told.
Facing loss of Alberta funding, halt of planned Calgary Green Line could cost $2.1B

Facing loss of Alberta funding, halt of planned Calgary Green Line could cost $2.1B

EDMONTON — Calgary city council has voted to end work on Calgary's first phase of its long-sought $6.2-billion Green Line light rail transit project at a cost of at least $2.1 billion.
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