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Alberta prosecutors drop public health violation charges against rodeo host, pastor

Alberta prosecutors drop public health violation charges against rodeo host, pastor

Pandemic-era public health charges have been dropped against an Edmonton-area pastor and church, as well as a central Alberta man who hosted a rodeo in protest of COVID-19 restrictions.
Oil and gas sector says new data shows it can both hike output and lower emissions

Oil and gas sector says new data shows it can both hike output and lower emissions

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas sector is pointing to new government numbers that it says proves the industry can increase production and lower emissions at the same time.
Alberta on track for surplus despite wildfires, lower oil prices, fiscal update shows

Alberta on track for surplus despite wildfires, lower oil prices, fiscal update shows

CALGARY — The Alberta government said Thursday it still expects a $2.4-billion surplus by the end of the fiscal year, despite slightly lower oil prices and wildfires that have already burned through most of its contingency fund.
Tidewater signs deal to sell Pipestone and Dimsdale assets to AltaGas for $650M

Tidewater signs deal to sell Pipestone and Dimsdale assets to AltaGas for $650M

CALGARY — Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. has signed a deal to sell its Pipestone natural gas plant and expansion project as well as its Dimsdale natural gas storage facility to AltaGas Ltd. for $650 million in cash and shares.
N.W.T. extends state of emergency, premier tours Edmonton evacuation centre

N.W.T. extends state of emergency, premier tours Edmonton evacuation centre

EDMONTON — A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes. "I want to go home, too. We all want to go home.
Edmonton officer faces assault charges after use-of-force investigation: ASIRT

Edmonton officer faces assault charges after use-of-force investigation: ASIRT

EDMONTON — Alberta’s police oversight agency says an Edmonton police officer is facing assault charges after a use-of-force investigation. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says it was called to investigate the arrest of a man on Nov.
Ottawa investigating logging company over bridge in Alberta's Kananaskis Country

Ottawa investigating logging company over bridge in Alberta's Kananaskis Country

Federal officials are investigating an Alberta logging company for building a bridge without a permit over a river considered crucial habitat for threatened species.
Air Canada slashing routes out of Calgary in face of ongoing pilot shortage

Air Canada slashing routes out of Calgary in face of ongoing pilot shortage

CALGARY — Air Canada is slashing six major routes out of Calgary this winter, in part due to an industry-wide pilot shortage that the carrier says threatens its "overall operational stability.
Alberta premier condemns federal environment minister's emissions cap comments

Alberta premier condemns federal environment minister's emissions cap comments

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is blasting federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault over comments he made about capping emissions.
'An early warning': Researchers see spike in opioids in Alberta wastewater samples

'An early warning': Researchers see spike in opioids in Alberta wastewater samples

CALGARY — Researchers say the amount of opioids and other illicit drugs found in a monitoring of Alberta wastewater jumped in June.
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