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Former Paralympian Patrick Jarvis named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton interim CEO

Former Paralympian Patrick Jarvis named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton interim CEO

CALGARY — Former Paralympian Patrick Jarvis was named the interim chief executive officer for Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton on Thursday.
Alberta agency to conduct independent probe of B.C. RCMP Prince George detachment

Alberta agency to conduct independent probe of B.C. RCMP Prince George detachment

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will lead a probe into allegations of historic misconduct by members of the Prince George RCMP detachment, and the failure of the force to act on the complaint
Manitoba's Dunstone tops Alberta's Koe to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Brier

Manitoba's Dunstone tops Alberta's Koe to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Brier

LONDON, Ont. — The favourites are in great shape at the Canadian men's curling championship. The real battles were building around the playoff cutlines as the last few round-robin draws approached.
First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two large releases of oilsands tailings water, two area First Nations leaders said Wednesday.
Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province

Albertans exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid in communities across the province

CALGARY — A group of prominent Albertans has started to explore whether communities across the province could host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Regulator orders TC Energy to reduce operating pressure on Keystone pipeline

Regulator orders TC Energy to reduce operating pressure on Keystone pipeline

CALGARY — A U.S. regulator has ordered TC Energy Corp. to lower the operating pressure on the entire Keystone pipeline system.
Alberta NDP promising to make prescription contraception free if elected

Alberta NDP promising to make prescription contraception free if elected

EDMONTON — The Alberta NDP Opposition says it would follow British Columbia in making prescription contraception free to residents if the party is elected in the spring.
Unpaid oilpatch taxes rise again despite industry boom, say rural municipalities

Unpaid oilpatch taxes rise again despite industry boom, say rural municipalities

EDMONTON — Unpaid municipal taxes from the Alberta oilpatch keep rising despite the industry's boom, the province's rural communities say.
'Nimble:' Alberta introduces firearms act to counter federal legislation

'Nimble:' Alberta introduces firearms act to counter federal legislation

EDMONTON — The Alberta government introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at bulking up in its ongoing firearms feud with the federal government.
Grande Prairie, Alta., votes to replace RCMP with municipal police service

Grande Prairie, Alta., votes to replace RCMP with municipal police service

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — A municipality in northwestern Alberta decided Tuesday to replace the RCMP with its own police force after city council voted almost unanimously in favour of the move.
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