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Southern Alberta town wants changes to a biodigester project approved by the Province

Southern Alberta town wants changes to a biodigester project approved by the Province

The Alberta Energy Regulator should be overseeing a proposed biodigester near High River because it is a fuel-producing facility producing combustible gas, says High River's town council in an appeal.
Calgary police recommend provincial review in death of woman near elementary school

Calgary police recommend provincial review in death of woman near elementary school

CALGARY — Police say the death of a woman in front of a Calgary elementary school should be reviewed by a provincial committee that analyzes family violence cases.
Central Alberta water commission suspends use of its water for fracking

Central Alberta water commission suspends use of its water for fracking

With possible water shortage looming, MVRWSC tells Innisfail, Bowden, Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs and Crossfield to ensure water is used for domestic, municipal purposes
The science and wonder of ice

The science and wonder of ice

Ice is clear, crystalline, complicated, and critical
Alberta partnering with Ontario on small modular nuclear reactors feasibility study

Alberta partnering with Ontario on small modular nuclear reactors feasibility study

Alberta and Ontario power generation companies have partnered to study the feasibility of and deployment of grid-scale small modular reactors (SMRs) as a source of clean, nuclear energy in Alberta.
Alberta beekeeper welcomes new vaccine but concerns lie elsewehere

Alberta beekeeper welcomes new vaccine but concerns lie elsewehere

Of greater concern for Alberta-based beekeeping operations than American foulbrood, said Kevin Nixon of Nixon Honey Farm, is the varroa mite parasite
WATCH: Stoney Nakoda pro wrestler makes TV debut on Big Little Brawlers

WATCH: Stoney Nakoda pro wrestler makes TV debut on Big Little Brawlers

In a macro world, four-foot-six-inch wrestler Eric Bearspaw is making a colossal impact.
New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

New graphic health warnings on cigarette packs aim to help smokers kick the habit

The latest set of photo warnings on cigarette packs focusses on harms of smoking, including heart attack, brain damage and death from stroke.
Suspicious seniors call RCMP on alleged grandparent scam, two charged

Suspicious seniors call RCMP on alleged grandparent scam, two charged

Okotoks RCMP charged two people and seized cash and drugs following a fraud investigation
Alberta-filmed ‘The Last of Us’ takes home eight Emmys

Alberta-filmed ‘The Last of Us’ takes home eight Emmys

HBO series, shot partly in Okotoks and High River, had 24 nominations at Primetime Emmys.
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