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Minister calls for feds to abandon EV mandate timeline

Minister calls for feds to abandon EV mandate timeline

Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz said the immediate goal for next year is unattainable.
'Without precedent': Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancels hearing for coal mine

'Without precedent': Alberta Energy Regulator CEO cancels hearing for coal mine

The hearings had been scheduled for a proposed underground coal mine in Grande Cache in Alberta, owned by Summit Coal Inc., which would produce about 3,562 tonnes of coal per day.
Another Black Widow found in Alberta home

Another Black Widow found in Alberta home

Despite recent appearances in Airdrie, Black Widow spiders are not considered aggressive.
Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

Elections Canada says around 200 ballots rejected in Alberta byelection

A record 214 people ran in the Alberta riding and voters were required for the first time ever to write the name of their preferred candidate on a blank ballot, with booklets listing the candidates made available at voting stations.
Alberta cabinet minister to follow rules after late-night Feucht legislature tour

Alberta cabinet minister to follow rules after late-night Feucht legislature tour

The singer has been a controversial figure for his outspoken social conservative views on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, and his concerts in other provinces have been cancelled due to public safety concerns.
Fisher expected to recover after grizzly attack in southern Alberta: Parks minister

Fisher expected to recover after grizzly attack in southern Alberta: Parks minister

The attack took place over the weekend near Milk River, 300 kilometres south of Calgary, close to the U.S. border.
Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting

Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting

Seismic lines attract moose and deer, and they in turn lead predators deep into caribou country.
Drone project laying groundwork for 'skyways' in northeastern Alberta

Drone project laying groundwork for 'skyways' in northeastern Alberta

Funded through a $90,000 Small Community Opportunity Program grant from the province of Alberta and accessed through Alberta HUB, the project is exploring what AERIUM Analytics Director Dan Juhlin calls a “middle mile drone delivery ecosystem.” 
Negotiations down to wire as teachers' strike looms

Negotiations down to wire as teachers' strike looms

With the first day of school approaching, the two sides will meet face-to-face between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29 with hopes for progress.
Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to set up a Crown corporation, like Ontario has for its nuclear generation, if necessary.
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