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Alberta premier says carbon policy has changed since past comments about benefits

Alberta premier says carbon policy has changed since past comments about benefits

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says although she once spoke positively of carbon rebates, the rising cost of the federal levy means Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can no longer justify it.
Alberta irrigators' study proposes $5 billion in water storage for drier future

Alberta irrigators' study proposes $5 billion in water storage for drier future

Alberta's irrigation district managers are proposing a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation in the province's south as the region faces increasingly tight supplies of the vital resource.
Latest milestones move Cedar LNG closer to getting a green light

Latest milestones move Cedar LNG closer to getting a green light

CALGARY — The proposed US$3.4-billion Cedar LNG facility is looking more likely to become a reality in the wake of recent positive statements by the project partners. RBC Capital Markets said Friday it expects Pembina Pipeline Corp.
'Disorganized protest': Defence questions if anyone was in charge at Coutts protest

'Disorganized protest': Defence questions if anyone was in charge at Coutts protest

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The trial of a trio accused of masterminding the COVID-era border blockade at Coutts, Alta., saw the defence pursue a contrary narrative Thursday of a mishmash protest where no one had the power to call the shots.
Alberta Appeal Court dismisses coal company lawsuit alleging expropriation

Alberta Appeal Court dismisses coal company lawsuit alleging expropriation

EDMONTON — Alberta's top court has dismissed a coal company's request for compensation over government policies to phase out coal power. Altius Royalty Corp.
Autopsy confirms boy attacked by dogs in Edmonton home died from bite

Autopsy confirms boy attacked by dogs in Edmonton home died from bite

EDMONTON — An autopsy has confirmed an 11-year-old boy attacked by two dogs in an Edmonton home died from a bite, police said Thursday They also said the two large dogs belong to a roommate of the boy's father, whom the child was visiting when the at
Record Alberta fires changed forests for decades and destroyed rare habitat: report

Record Alberta fires changed forests for decades and destroyed rare habitat: report

EDMONTON — Last year's record wildfires in Alberta destroyed habitat for threatened species and will change the makeup of the province's forests for decades to come, says a new report.
Why climate change on the farm means a big bill for Canadian taxpayers

Why climate change on the farm means a big bill for Canadian taxpayers

CALGARY — To get an idea of the financial toll extreme weather is taking on this country's agriculture industry, look no further than the government of Saskatchewan's books.
WHL roundup: Geekie scores double OT winner, Broncos sweep Hurricanes

WHL roundup: Geekie scores double OT winner, Broncos sweep Hurricanes

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Conor Geekie scored the game-winning goal in double overtime, and the Swift Current Broncos edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-4 on Wednesday night to complete a first-round sweep in the Western Hockey League playoffs.
'Turn off and on the blockade': Mischief trial begins for men at border protest

'Turn off and on the blockade': Mischief trial begins for men at border protest

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — A Crown prosecutor said Wednesday that the trial for three men charged over their roles in an Alberta border blockade two years ago has nothing to do with their beliefs or right to protest.
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