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Municipalities say Alberta oilpatch policies harming tax base, public interest

Municipalities say Alberta oilpatch policies harming tax base, public interest

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative government is trying to increase production from the province's declining conventional oil and gas fields at the expense of local tax bases, environmental oversight and the public interest, says the group repr
'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.
'People are tired': Calgary officials say new round of water cutbacks won't be as bad

'People are tired': Calgary officials say new round of water cutbacks won't be as bad

CALGARY — City officials are seeking to reassure Calgarians that the water restrictions needed for more pipe repairs starting next week won't be as bad as the first time around.
Snake strikes spike as roadkill numbers in Alberta trend upward

Snake strikes spike as roadkill numbers in Alberta trend upward

Provincial data suggests Alberta’s roadkill numbers are soaring, with snakes hit particularly hard last year. Alberta Wildlife Watch says almost 400 snake carcasses were reported to it in 2023.
Crown files notice, may appeal not-guilty verdicts in Coutts murder-conspiracy case

Crown files notice, may appeal not-guilty verdicts in Coutts murder-conspiracy case

CALGARY — Crown prosecutors in Alberta have given notice they plan to appeal the not-guilty verdicts given to two men arrested at the 2022 blockade at Coutts, Alta.
Police allege Calgary man ran $1.3M Ponzi scheme centred on purported wine purchases

Police allege Calgary man ran $1.3M Ponzi scheme centred on purported wine purchases

CALGARY — Police in Calgary have accused a man of running a Ponzi scheme involving purported wine purchases. They say seven complainants have come forward reporting a total of $1.3 million in losses.
Broberg, Holloway join Blues after Oilers decline to match offer sheets

Broberg, Holloway join Blues after Oilers decline to match offer sheets

EDMONTON — When Edmonton Oilers’ general manager Stan Bowman got the news last week that the St. Louis Blues had tendered offer sheets to defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway, his reaction was simple.
Rollout of Alberta's school cellphone ban raising concerns among teachers

Rollout of Alberta's school cellphone ban raising concerns among teachers

EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta Teachers' Association says the rollout of new policies banning cellphone use in classrooms starting this fall has some teachers confused about how they'll be expected to follow them.
'Missing part of its soul': Jasper residents take stock of wildfire destruction

'Missing part of its soul': Jasper residents take stock of wildfire destruction

JASPER, ALTA. — When Alice Foubert entered her home in Jasper, Alta., for the first time since a wildfire roared into the community, the rancid smell from her fridge made it difficult for her to recognize where she was.
Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

More than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries. The union representing thousands of workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
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