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Police charge man with murder of Edmonton woman found strangled in 1996

Police charge man with murder of Edmonton woman found strangled in 1996

EDMONTON — Police have charged a man in the slaying of a woman in Edmonton almost three decades ago. Officers were called to the apartment of 24-year-old Joanne Ghostkeeper on Christmas Day 1996. An autopsy determined she died by strangulation.
Alberta NDP checking to ensure premier doesn't get OK to interfere in justice system

Alberta NDP checking to ensure premier doesn't get OK to interfere in justice system

EDMONTON — The Opposition NDP says it will be watching to make sure advice to Premier Danielle Smith doesn’t grant her back-door permission to continue interfering in Alberta’s justice system.
Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond

Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say they have arrested a youth in relation to a terrorism investigation. Details about the accused's identity are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

WestJet CEO pledges fares will not rise due to airline mergers

CALGARY — WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says bringing Swoop and Sunwing Airlines under its banner won't lead to higher airfares as integrating the discount carriers will also tamp down costs.
Baytex Energy closes Ranger acquisition, significantly increases Texas presence

Baytex Energy closes Ranger acquisition, significantly increases Texas presence

CALGARY — Baytex Energy Corp. says it has closed its $2.9-billion acquisition of U.S. oil company Ranger Oil Corp. The deal, first announced in February, grows Calgary-based Baytex's presence in the Eagle Ford shale region of south Texas.
'A real rodeo': Fires, rain and snow hit Yellowhead County in west central Alberta

'A real rodeo': Fires, rain and snow hit Yellowhead County in west central Alberta

EDMONTON — The mayor of Yellowhead County in west central Alberta says it's been a wild few weeks in the area as residents deal with wildfires, rain and snow.
Man dies of injuries in workplace accident on First Nation in southern Alberta

Man dies of injuries in workplace accident on First Nation in southern Alberta

TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION — Police at a First Nation near Calgary say a man has died after a workplace accident. The Tsuut'ina Police Service says officers responded to a report of an injury on Tsuut'ina Nation.
Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

CALGARY — New modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator suggests Canadian oil production will plummet by 2050 — and large portions of Alberta's oilsands facilities will be shut down — if the world is successful in reaching net-zero greenhouse gas em
Government commemorates 'sombre anniversary' 10 years after southern Alberta floods

Government commemorates 'sombre anniversary' 10 years after southern Alberta floods

CALGARY — Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says it's a "sombre anniversary" for many Albertans. It has been 10 years since the floods in southern Alberta.
Rain that doused Alberta fires now cause flooding and prompt evacuations

Rain that doused Alberta fires now cause flooding and prompt evacuations

EDMONTON — Just days after thousands of residents of Alberta's Yellowhead County were allowed to return home following their second evacuation in only a few weeks due to forest fires, it's now flooding that's forcing some county residents to flee.
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