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OWA gives update on decommissioning of leaking orphan well in northern Alberta

OWA gives update on decommissioning of leaking orphan well in northern Alberta

The Orphan Well Association (OWA) is addressing a methane leak from an orphan well from the 1960s that was found in the Town of Bonnyville in the 4500 block between 45th and 46th Avenue.
Airdrie author and pastor explores pandemic's impact on churches

Airdrie author and pastor explores pandemic's impact on churches

Davies Mpinga recently published "From Flourishing to Languishing: Considering the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Churches and Clergy."
G7 protests to be livestreamed to leaders in Kananaskis to give protesters a voice

G7 protests to be livestreamed to leaders in Kananaskis to give protesters a voice

A display in the Calgary police parking lot showed some of the security equipment available for G7, including tactical units, protective gear, armoured police and military vehicles, and officers on horseback.
Alberta resident wins three lottery prizes worth $2.5 million total in under nine months

Alberta resident wins three lottery prizes worth $2.5 million total in under nine months

The Lethbridge resident first won $500,000 last August in a Lotto Max draw. He then won $1 million in a Lotto 6/49 draw in November. He's now another $1-million prize in a Lotto 6/49 Classic draw in May.
Cenovus the latest oil company to shut production in Alberta due to wildfires

Cenovus the latest oil company to shut production in Alberta due to wildfires

The fire affecting the oilsands operators, dubbed the Caribou Lake Fire, is estimated at 615 square kilometres and remains out of control as of Monday.
Yellowhead County lifting wildfire evacuation orders

Yellowhead County lifting wildfire evacuation orders

As residents prepare to return to Robb, Mercoal and Peers, firefighters will continue to fight the two out-of-control wildfires.
Treaty Rights First! Alberta Needs First Nations’ Free, Prior, And Informed Consent To Separate

Treaty Rights First! Alberta Needs First Nations’ Free, Prior, And Informed Consent To Separate

Alberta has no authority over these Treaties, and First Nations are not bound by any Alberta referendum.
Premiers huddle with Carney in Saskatoon to decide what major projects to prioritize

Premiers huddle with Carney in Saskatoon to decide what major projects to prioritize

Canada's premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in person for the first time since the federal election to pitch which major projects they think should get fast tracked.
Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary

Carney discusses "partnerships" with oil and gas executives in Calgary

Carney, in his first visit to Calgary since being sworn in as prime minister, held a closed door roundtable with more than two dozen members of the energy sector.
Members of Alberta Taekwon-do club win at CTFI National Championships

Members of Alberta Taekwon-do club win at CTFI National Championships

Nathan Peacock and Myka Barvir travelled to Lévis, Quebec to compete in the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI) National Championships held on May 17–18.
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