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Industry minister suggests Rogers outage could weigh on $26-billion Shaw deal

Industry minister suggests Rogers outage could weigh on $26-billion Shaw deal

CALGARY — New comments from federal Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne suggest last week's massive outage at Rogers Communications Inc. could weigh on the telecom provider's proposed $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.
Horse put down following injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races

Horse put down following injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races

CALGARY — A horse has been killed after it was injured in a chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede. Organizers say in a statement that the horse on Cody Ridsdale's team was hurt during the fourth heat of Thursday night's competition.
What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada

What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge

Hostage injured, suspect arrested at office providing legal advice in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police charges are pending after an employee at an office that provides free legal advice in southern Alberta was taken hostage and injured.
Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases

Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases

CALGARY — The federal government has expanded a program to include the agricultural sector in coming up with solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Huge crowds, road closures,and heavy security expected for Pope's visit to Alberta

Huge crowds, road closures,and heavy security expected for Pope's visit to Alberta

Organizers of the Pope's upcoming visit to Alberta are asking people to arrive early to events and follow the rules so Indigenous residential school survivors, elders and youth can attend them with dignity in the spirit of reconciliation and healing
Court documents detail RCMP hacking investigation into Alberta politician

Court documents detail RCMP hacking investigation into Alberta politician

Court documents show Mounties were initially pursuing criminal charges against an Alberta legislature member who admitted to hacking a government health website
WestJet check-in restored after system-wide outage snarled cross-country travel

WestJet check-in restored after system-wide outage snarled cross-country travel

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines' check-in services have been restored, after a temporary system outage caused flight delays and snarled travel across Canada Thursday morning.
Two men dead after small plane crashes in central Alberta, RCMP say

Two men dead after small plane crashes in central Alberta, RCMP say

DIDSBURY, Alta. — Mounties say two people have died after a small plane crashed in central Alberta. RCMP say officers from the Didsbury detachment and emergency crews were called to the crash site Wednesday in Mountain View County.
'Heartbeat of Mother Earth': Calgary Stampede hosts first powwow at Saddledome

'Heartbeat of Mother Earth': Calgary Stampede hosts first powwow at Saddledome

CALGARY — Men sit around large drums along the edges of the arena. Each group takes a turn drumming and singing.
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