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One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions adapt.
Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

Coal mining company fined $22,000 for wastewater spill into Smoky River

"Although expected to recover naturally, there was actual impact to a water body with short-term impacts on localized areas in the aquatic environment."
Cold Lake woman with 50 police interactions police in year-and-a-half arrested

Cold Lake woman with 50 police interactions police in year-and-a-half arrested

A Cold Lake woman who reportedly had 50 interactions with police in the past 18 months was among the people who were targeted by RCMP in a province-wide warrant roundup.
U.S. benefits from Canadian trade at least as much as Canada: report

U.S. benefits from Canadian trade at least as much as Canada: report

The U.S. benefits just as much as Canada does from the current bilateral trade relationship, argues a new report by economist Jim Stanford.
Police operation leads to 88 arrests in southern Alberta

Police operation leads to 88 arrests in southern Alberta

Alberta RCMP said a small percentage of criminals cause a significant amount of harm in the province.
Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses

Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses

A new report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather last year hit a record high as it totalled more than $8 billion.
Alberta and Saskatchewan men face firearms charges following illegal U.S. border entry

Alberta and Saskatchewan men face firearms charges following illegal U.S. border entry

Around 9 p.m., Jan. 6, the RCMP’s Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET), part of RCMP Federal Policing, Northwest Region, was notified by the United States Border Patrol (USBP) that a person illegally crossed into Saskatchewan from Montana, United States, in a remote area south of Val Marie.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is returning to her legal roots, joining western Canadian law firm Southern Butler Price.
As impending tariffs loom, provinces are ramping up lobbying efforts in Washington

As impending tariffs loom, provinces are ramping up lobbying efforts in Washington

Alberta only recently started lobbying in Washington, in October 2024 —its first registration in over a decade. A registration statement shows the cost of lobbying will amount to $50,000 per month.
Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada uses prescribed fires, mechanical logging and tree thinning as well as the creation of community fireguards to help reduce the impacts of wildfire and climate change says spokesperson.
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