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Alberta won’t rule out using public money to clean up unreclaimed oil and gas sites

Alberta won’t rule out using public money to clean up unreclaimed oil and gas sites

Two-thirds of the province’s nearly half a million oil and gas wells are not producing, and the province would face a financial and environmental catastrophe unless the problem is addressed, according to recent analysis
Wildfire being held west of Benchlands in MD of Bighorn

Wildfire being held west of Benchlands in MD of Bighorn

Sixteen firefighters and two helicopters responding to fire west of Calgary.
Province abandons controversial Bow River dam, will expand and relocate Ghost reservoir

Province abandons controversial Bow River dam, will expand and relocate Ghost reservoir

Opponents of the controversial Glenbow East dam proposal relieved to hear province has shelved the idea that would flood two parks
Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in northern Alberta

Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in northern Alberta

A giant skull from a rare dinosaur that's about the size of a baby elephant is being excavated near Grand Prairie.
Alberta native plant rescue group will collect plants in area soon to be new subdivision

Alberta native plant rescue group will collect plants in area soon to be new subdivision

Alberta Native Plant Rescue, is organizing a group to collect a variety of native grasses and plants before the bulldozers scrape them away forever in south Cochrane.
NDP leader promises increased visibility in rural Alberta

NDP leader promises increased visibility in rural Alberta

“I think it's fair to say that in the past, Alberta's New Democrats have not been as visible as we should be outside of Calgary and Edmonton," NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says.
Northern Lights shone oner northeastern Alberta last night

Northern Lights shone oner northeastern Alberta last night

Wow. The lights of the aurora borealis were stunning Tuesday night over Lac La Biche.
Rising number of Canadians support major health care reform, survey finds

Rising number of Canadians support major health care reform, survey finds

Nearly half of all Canadians say their access to medical care has worsened over the last few years, according to survey by public-relations firm Navigator
Bloc and NDP rebuff Conservatives’ attempt to bring down minority Liberal government

Bloc and NDP rebuff Conservatives’ attempt to bring down minority Liberal government

Another vote could be just days awayas the Conservatives are expected to have another day to dictate the business of the House of Commons later this week and could introduce another such motion
Lac La Biche RCMP investigate blaze at ceremonial tipi

Lac La Biche RCMP investigate blaze at ceremonial tipi

Tipi in front of Lac La Biche RCMP office lit on fire
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