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Irrigation district fined $365K stemming from 2022 diver death

Irrigation district fined $365K stemming from 2022 diver death

The charges stem from an incident at the Lake Newell and Rolling Hills Reservoirs in Oct. 2022, the Province says. A diver was assessing, inspecting and completing work on the reservoir’s gates and suffered fatal injuries during the dive.
Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

More than 28,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty.
Alberta Métis community concerns over Coal Valley Mine extension dismissed by AER

Alberta Métis community concerns over Coal Valley Mine extension dismissed by AER

Alberta Energy Regulator deems public hearing unnecessary for 68-hectare Coal Valley Mine expansion
Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Rising temperatures could transform B.C. wine sector

Climate change could improve grape-growing conditions for the province—at a cost
Alberta minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Alberta minister denies allegations he knew figure involved in procurement conflicts

Alberta’s addictions minister is rejecting suggestions he knows a former government staffer now at the centre of a lawsuit alleging high-level political interference and favouritism in multimillion-dollar health contracts.
Preliminary hearing rescheduled for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

Preliminary hearing rescheduled for Alberta senior accused of shooting teen

James Bregin faces a number of assault and firearms charges and has had his preliminary hearing rescheduled from January to September.
Liberal rank-and-file to start casting ballots in leadership race

Liberal rank-and-file to start casting ballots in leadership race

With the debates now done, Liberal party members can start casting advance ballots today to select their next leader a little under two weeks from now.
Grass fire prompts Highway 1A closure east of Canmore

Grass fire prompts Highway 1A closure east of Canmore

An out-of-control grass fire has prompted the closure of the Highway 1A between Range Road 60, near Ghost Lake and Morley Road.
GoFundMe page set up for Alberta man and dog

GoFundMe page set up for Alberta man and dog

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the vet bills of a Southern Alberta man who's dog was attacked by four large dogs Feb. 24.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid .
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