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Alberta secession talk 'unhelpful,' Atco chief executive says

Alberta secession talk 'unhelpful,' Atco chief executive says

CALGARY — The chief executive of Atco Ltd. says discussions around Alberta secession are already hurting the investment climate.
Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says

Canada must maximize use of existing pipelines before building more, minister says

OTTAWA — Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday Canada needs to maximize its use of existing pipelines before building more — a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated an openness to new pipeline construction.
Police say Calgary bus driver attacked for refusing to go off route

Police say Calgary bus driver attacked for refusing to go off route

CALGARY — Police say a Calgary transit bus driver was attacked for apparently refusing to drive off his route. Two suspects have been arrested.
No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps

No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps

OTTAWA — A change to Canada's electoral system would have delivered a very different House of Commons this year — one without the monolithic regional strongholds held by both major federal parties — according to an analysis for The Canadian Press.
WHL playoffs: Tigers whip Chiefs 6-0 to take 2-1 lead in championship series

WHL playoffs: Tigers whip Chiefs 6-0 to take 2-1 lead in championship series

SPOKANE — Cayden Lindstrom and Hunter St.
Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has unveiled a 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence that outlines more than 100 initiatives aimed at awareness, prevention, intervention and long-term support for survivors.
Missing child in northern Alberta likely fell asleep in field, RCMP says

Missing child in northern Alberta likely fell asleep in field, RCMP says

It took the efforts of 200 local volunteers, a helicopter, drones and ATVs to track down a missing two-year-old boy in the pitch-black night of Alberta's Peace Country.
Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

EDMONTON — The union representing thousands of Alberta government workers has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

Alberta's premier says new environment minister a 'step in the wrong direction'

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry.
Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker

Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker

EDMONTON — Calgary legislature member Ric McIver is the new Speaker of the Alberta legislature.
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