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Cold Lake council supports bid for multibillion-dollar petrochemical project in northern Alberta

Cold Lake council supports bid for multibillion-dollar petrochemical project in northern Alberta

The project would require 2.6 square kilometres of land, natural gas supply exceeding 300,000 terajoules annually and water usage topping 30 million cubic metres per year.
Report on Alberta city council finds dysfunction, rancour, culture of fear

Report on Alberta city council finds dysfunction, rancour, culture of fear

The author of the report said the southern Alberta city of just under 65,500 people has been managed in an “irregular, improper and improvident manner" but said residents are still "by and large" getting the services they need.
PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire reaches one-year anniversary

PHOTOS: Jasper wildfire reaches one-year anniversary

July 22 marks the one-year anniversary since Jasper was evacuated from a wildfire, while July 24 marks when the wildfire reached the town.
'Unbelievably frightening': Grizzly lunges at hikers in southern Alberta

'Unbelievably frightening': Grizzly lunges at hikers in southern Alberta

A grizzly bear followed a couple on their hike in Kananaskis. In a video captured by one of the hikers, the bear can be seen growling while lunging and standing up on its hind legs.
Researchers chase storms, study fist-sized stones in Alberta's 'Hailstorm Alley'

Researchers chase storms, study fist-sized stones in Alberta's 'Hailstorm Alley'

Hail can be bad across the Prairies. But researcher Julian Brimelow says when it hits in Alberta, it hits hard.
Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into Alberta Premier Smith adviser

Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into Alberta Premier Smith adviser

Lawyers say David Yager's appointments combined with his history of consulting for oil and gas companies put him at odds when he was hired to craft a government strategy for managing inactive oil wells in Alberta.
Poilievre calls for law to block long ballot protests ahead of Alberta byelection

Poilievre calls for law to block long ballot protests ahead of Alberta byelection

More than 100 candidates sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee are registered to run against Poilievre in a byelection in the Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot set for Aug. 18.
'She could have died.' Alberta mother feared the worst for 4-month-old with measles

'She could have died.' Alberta mother feared the worst for 4-month-old with measles

A mother is encouraging vaccination after her child contracted measles.
'Feels so fresh in my mind': Jasper mayor looks back on wildfire one year later

'Feels so fresh in my mind': Jasper mayor looks back on wildfire one year later

"All the events from the end of July last year just seemed so recent, and yet so much has happened in the interim."
Long-ballot protest group signs up more in Alberta byelection featuring Poilievre

Long-ballot protest group signs up more in Alberta byelection featuring Poilievre

Elections Canada reported Monday that the 132 candidates sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee are registered for the byelection, which features federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre running for a seat in Parliament.
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