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Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario signed an agreement with Alberta to build infrastructure and energy corridors that include a possible railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region, the premiers of both provinces announced on Monday.
Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers failed in their quest to bring the Stanley Cup home, but a new report says their playoff run gave a significant boost to spending at the city's restaurants.
Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte

Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte

CALGARY — A new report from advisory firm Deloitte is forecasting a big jump in Alberta natural gas prices next year, with the country's first West Coast export facility now up and running. The Alberta benchmark AECO price is expected to average $2.
Rankin, Ford lead Elks to first win with 39-33 decision over Redblacks

Rankin, Ford lead Elks to first win with 39-33 decision over Redblacks

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have finally found their way into the win column. Justin Rankin scored a pair of touchdowns as the Elks captured their first win of the season, coming up big to defeat the Ottawa Redblacks 39-33 on Sunday.
One dead, one injured in helicopter crash west of Red Deer, Alta.

One dead, one injured in helicopter crash west of Red Deer, Alta.

RED DEER — Alberta RCMP say a helicopter crash west of Red Deer killed one person and left another with life-threatening injuries.
Alberta man killed after crane collapses at Saskatoon construction site

Alberta man killed after crane collapses at Saskatoon construction site

SASKATOON — Police say an Alberta man who was rushed to hospital Saturday after a crane collapse in Saskatoon has died. Officers had been dispatched to a construction site on Webster Street in the city's northeast for an industrial accident.
'Everything is dying': Prairie farmers, crops struggling with yearly droughts

'Everything is dying': Prairie farmers, crops struggling with yearly droughts

REGINA — It's the ninth year in a row Quinton Jacksteit's farm has experienced drought.
'Grand welcome': Calgary Stampede starts with parade led by country star Shania Twain

'Grand welcome': Calgary Stampede starts with parade led by country star Shania Twain

CALGARY — Country music superstar Shania Twain, in a white hat and white fringed jacket, sat on top of a white horse that clip clopped to cheers through the downtown Friday as she kicked off the Calgary Stampede and its signature parade.
Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water — despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it to scrap the bill altogether.
Conviction upheld for Edmonton man who used scissors to kill 7-year-old girl

Conviction upheld for Edmonton man who used scissors to kill 7-year-old girl

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has failed to overturn a murder conviction he received two years ago for stabbing a girl to death with scissors.
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