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Alberta's United Conservatives call in lawyers in Progressive Conservative name fight

Alberta's United Conservatives call in lawyers in Progressive Conservative name fight

The UCP has sent a cease and desist letter to two former United Conservative caucus members who are now seeking to challenge Premier Danielle Smith’s government by forming a new party using the old Progressive Conservative name.
Thrill of the carnival ride comes down to physics: Alberta professor

Thrill of the carnival ride comes down to physics: Alberta professor

The Alberta professor says it all comes down to gravitational force, or G-force, which measures the acceleration or deceleration relative to the Earth's gravitational pull.
Alberta restaurant voluntarily closes for a day after multiple patrons report illness

Alberta restaurant voluntarily closes for a day after multiple patrons report illness

Multiple customers reported a gastrointestinal illness after eating at the Saskatoon Farm restaurant last week; AHS continues to investigate.
Alberta concerned over Ottawa plan to accept newcomer parents, grandparents this year

Alberta concerned over Ottawa plan to accept newcomer parents, grandparents this year

This year, Ottawa plans to approve just over 24,000 parents and grandparents of newcomers before reducing its target for the next two years.
Alberta pays out $143 million to company over coal policy reversal

Alberta pays out $143 million to company over coal policy reversal

The companies are among five that are suing Alberta for a collective $16 billion.
Cold Lake council supports bid for multibillion-dollar petrochemical project in northern Alberta

Cold Lake council supports bid for multibillion-dollar petrochemical project in northern Alberta

The project would require 2.6 square kilometres of land, natural gas supply exceeding 300,000 terajoules annually and water usage topping 30 million cubic metres per year.
Report on Alberta city council finds dysfunction, rancour, culture of fear

Report on Alberta city council finds dysfunction, rancour, culture of fear

The author of the report said the southern Alberta city of just under 65,500 people has been managed in an “irregular, improper and improvident manner" but said residents are still "by and large" getting the services they need.
'Unbelievably frightening': Grizzly lunges at hikers in southern Alberta

'Unbelievably frightening': Grizzly lunges at hikers in southern Alberta

A grizzly bear followed a couple on their hike in Kananaskis. In a video captured by one of the hikers, the bear can be seen growling while lunging and standing up on its hind legs.
Researchers chase storms, study fist-sized stones in Alberta's 'Hailstorm Alley'

Researchers chase storms, study fist-sized stones in Alberta's 'Hailstorm Alley'

Hail can be bad across the Prairies. But researcher Julian Brimelow says when it hits in Alberta, it hits hard.
Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into Alberta Premier Smith adviser

Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into Alberta Premier Smith adviser

Lawyers say David Yager's appointments combined with his history of consulting for oil and gas companies put him at odds when he was hired to craft a government strategy for managing inactive oil wells in Alberta.
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