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Smith says Alberta's CPP exit campaign to continue despite questions over key number

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will continue its $7.5-million pension-exit advertising and survey campaign, despite acknowledging the key dollar figure is disputed and likely headed to court.

Oct 26, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says renewable-powered grid by 2035 'fantasy thinking'

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told delegates at a climate conference in Calgary on Thursday that achieving an electricity grid that depends on renewable power by 2035 is "fantasy thinking.

Oct 26, 2023 5:14 PM Read more >

Canadians must 'see themselves' in justice system, says top court nominee Mary Moreau

OTTAWA — All Canadians must be able to see themselves in the justice system to have faith in how it works, says the veteran Alberta judge selected to fill a seat on the country's top court.

Oct 26, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >

Precision Drilling says outlook for oil and gas sector 'exceedingly strong' in 2024

CALGARY — The outlook for Canada's oil and gas industry heading into 2024 is "exceedingly strong," the CEO of Canada's largest drilling rig contracting company said Thursday. Kevin Neveu, CEO of Calgary-based Precision Drilling Corp.

Oct 26, 2023 2:18 PM Read more >

'A sculpture garden': acclaimed artist to design Calgary museum terrace

CALGARY — A globally recognized artist is to design the rooftop terrace for the Glenbow Museum in Calgary. The 13,000-square-foot terrace will be housed at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts and Culture.

Oct 26, 2023 11:25 AM Read more >

Alberta town isolates water main break, asks residents to continue conserving water

COCHRANE, Alta. — A town west of Calgary says crews have isolated the pipe break that led to water restrictions in the community, but it has asked its residents to continue conserving water during the repairs.

Oct 26, 2023 11:19 AM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Hurricanes cruise past Thunderbirds 5-0

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Kooper Gizowski scored two goals, Harrison Meneghin earned a 22-save shutout and the Lethbridge Hurricanes took a dominant 5-0 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2023 11:29 PM Read more >

Alberta premier says no referendum on CPP without firm exit number

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she would not call a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan until there is a firm, finalized number on how much the province would get should it decide to go it alone.

Oct 25, 2023 6:01 PM Read more >

Finance ministers to meet on Alberta's proposal to leave Canada Pension Plan

TORONTO — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland agreed to convene a meeting with the finance ministers to discuss Alberta's proposal to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan.

Oct 25, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

Lawyers in court for Lethbridge football players accused in locker-room assault

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Four members of a Lethbridge high school football team charged with the sexual assault of a teammate earlier this month did not appear in person at their first court date on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >