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Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut Ontario's electricity exports to U.S. states

Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut Ontario's electricity exports to U.S. states

OTTAWA — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is brushing off threats from Ontario to restrict electricity exports.
Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee hired as Alberta premier's top bureaucrat

Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee hired as Alberta premier's top bureaucrat

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hired Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee to be her new top bureaucrat. McFee is to be deputy minister of executive council and head of the Alberta Public Service starting Feb. 24.
Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million toward creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border.
Man who set fires at Calgary city hall lost testicle during police standoff: watchdog

Man who set fires at Calgary city hall lost testicle during police standoff: watchdog

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says a machete-wielding man who set fire to Calgary city hall in 2022 ended up losing a testicle after police shot him nine times with anti-riot guns.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier and NDP Leader Rachel Notley is leaving the legislature. Notley announced on social media Thursday morning that, as of Dec. 30, she is resigning as the legislature representative for Edmonton-Strathcona.
Suncor to increase oil and gas output by up to five per cent in 2025

Suncor to increase oil and gas output by up to five per cent in 2025

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. is aiming to increase its oil output next year by up to five per cent, as it continues to work to improve its performance and lower costs from its oilsands assets.
Alberta UCP backbenchers support loosening ethics rules

Alberta UCP backbenchers support loosening ethics rules

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential ethics rule changes become law.
Officers won't be charged after innocent man shot and killed: Alberta police watchdog

Officers won't be charged after innocent man shot and killed: Alberta police watchdog

EDMONTON — Officers won't face charges after an innocent man was unknowingly shot and killed in 2022, Alberta’s police watchdog said Wednesday.
Four dead after 'horrible' crash on southern Alberta highway: RCMP

Four dead after 'horrible' crash on southern Alberta highway: RCMP

TABER, Alta. — RCMP say four people are dead after a highway crash in southern Alberta. They say a Dodge Ram hauling a trailer, a GMC truck and a Ford Escape collided on Highway 3 west of Grassy Lake on Monday around 6 p.m.
Calgary Stampeders sign Paredes to extension, restructure Adams's contract

Calgary Stampeders sign Paredes to extension, restructure Adams's contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders re-signed veteran kicker Rene Paredes on Wednesday while also restructuring quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.'s deal. Calgary signed Paredes to a two-year contract extension.
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