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Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

Alberta's government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Town of Cochrane shares more on the future of the Grandfather Tree

Town of Cochrane shares more on the future of the Grandfather Tree

Following the fall of Cochrane's historic Grandfather Tree, the Town releases more information on how they plan to move forward to preserve its legacy.
Three children sent to hospital after being hit by vehicle in southern Alberta

Three children sent to hospital after being hit by vehicle in southern Alberta

RCMP officers responded to a call after the children — ages 14, seven and five — were hit in a marked crosswalk in Lethbridge, Alta.
Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

Mapping shows Canada's seabeds could hold billions of tonnes of carbon

A new B.C.-led study has mapped 274 carbon hot spots found on Canada's sea floor.
10-year sentence for man who impersonated police in Southern Alberta home invasion

10-year sentence for man who impersonated police in Southern Alberta home invasion

Armin Babic attempted to present himself as a peace officer during the robbery and fired one round from a handgun before fleeing the home with stolen jewellery, another firearm and a large amount of U.S. currency.
Will the Alberta Energy Regulator impose real fines against Imperial over Kearl spill?

Will the Alberta Energy Regulator impose real fines against Imperial over Kearl spill?

Nine charges against Imperial Oil were laid Friday over a toxic spill in northern Alberta. The charges by the province’s energy regulator mean the company could face fines ranging from a slap on the wrist to serious deterrence.
Town north of Calgary looking to bring 2025 Kraft Hockeyville home

Town north of Calgary looking to bring 2025 Kraft Hockeyville home

Crossfield, population 4,000, is hoping to bring NHL hockey to their town and get Kraft Hockeyville funds for arena.
Donald Trump won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office: reports

Donald Trump won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office: reports

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal say incoming U.S. president Donald Trump won't slam Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day.
Early government support for O’Leary ‘fantasy project’ demonstrates flawed approach to Indigenous consultation – NDP

Early government support for O’Leary ‘fantasy project’ demonstrates flawed approach to Indigenous consultation – NDP

O’Leary Ventures and project partners have signed a letter of intent to purchase and develop “thousands of acres of land” within and beyond an industrial park in the Municipal District of Greenview, about 350 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
More than 60 ill, 17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

More than 60 ill, 17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

Thirty three of the 61 illnesses are in Quebec, 21 in Ontario, four in British Columbia, two in Alberta and one in New Brunswick.
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