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Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

WINNIPEG — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing when it comes to some of the big issues in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous health care.
Edmonton's Dunbar faces old squad as Elks, Ticats meet in matchup of struggling teams

Edmonton's Dunbar faces old squad as Elks, Ticats meet in matchup of struggling teams

EDMONTON — Steven Dunbar Jr. enjoyed a breakout 2022 season in a black and gold Hamilton Tiger-Cats jersey, catching 72 passes for 1,000 yards.
Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says

Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says

DRUMHELLER, Alta.
Critics say Alberta environment minister's mandate letter lacks specifics on climate

Critics say Alberta environment minister's mandate letter lacks specifics on climate

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's direction to her new environment minister lacks specifics on climate change and does more to protect industry interests than ecosystems, critics say.
'Guns and gangs': Alberta First Nation gets federal cash for gang suppression

'Guns and gangs': Alberta First Nation gets federal cash for gang suppression

TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION, ALBERTA — A southern Alberta First Nation is to receive funding to help deal with a sharp increase in crime and develop anti-gang programming.
TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. says it has signed an agreement to acquire the minority stake in TransAlta Renewables Inc. that it does not already own in a deal it says will help simplify its structure and improve its strategic position.
Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations declares state of emergency over opioid crisis

Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations declares state of emergency over opioid crisis

EDMONTON — Treaty 6 First Nations in Western Canada have declared a state of emergency over rising opioid deaths. The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations is calling on all levels of government for immediate support and funding to address the crisis.
Alberta's Smith decries 'federal interference' ahead of premiers' meeting

Alberta's Smith decries 'federal interference' ahead of premiers' meeting

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes she'll have allies in her battle against so-called federal overreach when she attends this week's meeting of provincial and territorial premiers in Winnipeg.
Debt, savings worries up as higher interest rates and costs take a toll: surveys

Debt, savings worries up as higher interest rates and costs take a toll: surveys

CALGARY — More than half of Canadians say they are $200 away or less from not being able to pay all of their bills at the end of the month, a report by insolvency firm MNP Ltd.
West Fraser Timber selling pulp mill in Hinton, Alta., to Mondi Group

West Fraser Timber selling pulp mill in Hinton, Alta., to Mondi Group

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to sell its unbleached softwood kraft pulp mill in Hinton, Alta., to Mondi Group, an integrated packaging and paper company.
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