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Political divisiveness a threat to Alberta economy, business groups say

Political divisiveness a threat to Alberta economy, business groups say

CALGARY — As the Alberta election campaign heads into its final days, business groups are warning that increased divisiveness and political extremism poses a threat to the province's economic future.
UCP leader warns voters against re-electing Rachel Notley and NDP at Calgary rally

UCP leader warns voters against re-electing Rachel Notley and NDP at Calgary rally

CALGARY — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith continually linked her NDP opponent with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an election rally Thursday night.
All-star kicker Rene Paredes combines football and firefighting this CFL season

All-star kicker Rene Paredes combines football and firefighting this CFL season

CALGARY — Rene Paredes is the most veteran player in the Calgary Stampeders' locker room and a rookie at the fire station.
Alberta NDP promise laws by summer to lower consumer costs, keep Canada Pension Plan

Alberta NDP promise laws by summer to lower consumer costs, keep Canada Pension Plan

EDMONTON — NDP Leader Rachel Notley says if her party wins Monday’s election, it would reconvene the legislature this summer to pass bills to lower costs for Albertans and close the door on the province quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney loses attempt to have lawsuit thrown out

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney loses attempt to have lawsuit thrown out

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has lost his bid to have a court throw out a defamation case five environmental groups brought against him.
Lake Louise men's downhills tentatively on next season's racing schedule

Lake Louise men's downhills tentatively on next season's racing schedule

CALGARY — Men's World Cup downhill ski races are tentatively scheduled to return to Lake Louise, Alta., this year and continue over 30 years of racing there. The international governing body of skiing's calendar has the men competing Nov.
NDP says its first steps would focus on affordability, jobs and pensions if elected

NDP says its first steps would focus on affordability, jobs and pensions if elected

CALGARY — NDP Leader Rachel Notley says her first three pieces of legislation would focus on saving Albertans money, creating good paying jobs and protecting pensions if her party forms government.
Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec join Ottawa in investigating ChatGPT

Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec join Ottawa in investigating ChatGPT

EDMONTON — The governments of Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec are joining the federal privacy commissioner in investigating the company behind the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, ChatGPT.
Gabe Mastromatteo, Sarah Gates named top athletes in Canadian university sport

Gabe Mastromatteo, Sarah Gates named top athletes in Canadian university sport

CALGARY — Gabriel Mastromatteo persevered in the pool after illness and Sarah Gates applied her on-court leadership off the court in Canadian university sports.
Pastor says Alberta premier lied about nature of phone call before his criminal trial

Pastor says Alberta premier lied about nature of phone call before his criminal trial

EDMONTON — The Calgary street pastor at the centre of an investigation that concluded Premier Danielle Smith interfered in Alberta’s justice system says she is lying about the nature of their pivotal phone conversation.
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