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Political uncertainty could derail major carbon capture project: experts

Political uncertainty could derail major carbon capture project: experts

CALGARY — The fate of Canada's largest proposed carbon capture and storage project is even more uncertain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement this week amplified existing unknowns around the future of energy and climate pol
Sentencing hearing begins for men convicted of leading Coutts blockade

Sentencing hearing begins for men convicted of leading Coutts blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A sentencing hearing is set to start today for three men convicted of helping co-ordinate a blockade at the Canada-U.S. border at Coutts, Alta., in protest of COVID-19 rules and restrictions.
WHL roundup: Tulk scores hat trick in Hitmen's 5-1 win over Warriors

WHL roundup: Tulk scores hat trick in Hitmen's 5-1 win over Warriors

CALGARY — Oliver Tulk's hat trick spurred the Calgary Hitmen to a 5-1 win over the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday.
Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party

Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party

School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information.
Alberta Education Minister rejects teachers' association concern over mandatory tests

Alberta Education Minister rejects teachers' association concern over mandatory tests

EDMONTON — Alberta's education minister is dismissing concerns from the province's teachers' association that more mandatory testing cuts into classroom learning and can be detrimental to students.
'Kids get traumatized': Calgary research looks to reduce stress in family law cases

'Kids get traumatized': Calgary research looks to reduce stress in family law cases

CALGARY — The University of Calgary is embarking on a research project to remedy the long-standing concern that, for families, there is very little that's civil about civil courts.
'Time for a refresh': University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB

'Time for a refresh': University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB

EDMONTON — The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its diversity, equity and inclusion policy was not influenced by critics of the initiative in North America.
Police lay more assault charges against Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers

Police lay more assault charges against Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers

CALGARY — Police in Calgary have laid more charges against a man accused of sexually assaulting a newcomer to Canada whose family he was volunteering to help. The latest charges include one allegation dating back almost six decades.
Passenger of semi-truck taken to hospital after crash involving train near Edmonton

Passenger of semi-truck taken to hospital after crash involving train near Edmonton

EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP say one person has been airlifted to hospital after a collision involving a CN train and a semi-truck north of Edmonton.
Alberta glider pilot had working parachute, limited experience deploying: report

Alberta glider pilot had working parachute, limited experience deploying: report

An Alberta glider pilot who died after ejecting from his plane and hitting the ground during a competition last year had a working parachute but limited experience deploying it, an investigation has found.
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