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Suncor's safety record in the spotlight as activist investor calls for change

Suncor's safety record in the spotlight as activist investor calls for change

A string of fatalities at Suncor Energy Inc. has caught the attention of investors who view workplace safety breaches as a warning sign of deeper problems within a company.
Six verified candidates vying to lead the Conservative Party of Canada

Six verified candidates vying to lead the Conservative Party of Canada

The Conservative party says six leadership candidates have cleared the final hurdles to getting their names on the ballot, while three others who did not make the cut are pushing back.
Cities in Western Canada consider gondolas as part of transit, tourism plans

Cities in Western Canada consider gondolas as part of transit, tourism plans

Edmonton and Red Deer could be putting in cable cars as river crossings.
Proposed cattle feedlot threatens popular but fragile Alberta lake, residents say

Proposed cattle feedlot threatens popular but fragile Alberta lake, residents say

A large cattle feedlot to be developed near Pigeon Lake has people who frequent the lake concerned run-off will ruin the recreational use of the lake.
Woman killed in Canmore in hit-and-run on Highway 1

Woman killed in Canmore in hit-and-run on Highway 1

A 20-year-old woman was killed in a hit and run on the Trans-Canada Highway near Canmore.
Canadian Blood Services to end gay 'blood ban,' bring in behaviour-based screening

Canadian Blood Services to end gay 'blood ban,' bring in behaviour-based screening

OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved an end to policy that restricts men who have sex with men from donating blood products for three months, a change welcomed by LGBTQ advocates but criticized — including by the prime minister, who promised years ago
WestJet travel credits are not gift cards, rules B.C. court

WestJet travel credits are not gift cards, rules B.C. court

WestJet credits for cancelled flights, lost luggage and other issues aren't like prepaid gift cards and can expire, states a recent ruling from the B.C. Court of Appeal.
St. Albert woman undergoes preventive surgery to reduce cancer risk

St. Albert woman undergoes preventive surgery to reduce cancer risk

A Northern Alberta woman shares her experience with major surgery to prevent breast and ovarian cancer. Every woman who goes through this journey will experience it differently, have a different outlook, and be affected emotionally in a different way,” said Samantha Montgomery after having a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy.
RCMP investigate homicide at Elizabeth Métis Settlement

RCMP investigate homicide at Elizabeth Métis Settlement

A 44-year-old man from Elizabeth Métis Settlement was the victim of a fatal shooting last week.
Chestermere hockey marathon raises over $875K for kids with cancer

Chestermere hockey marathon raises over $875K for kids with cancer

A hockey marathon in Southern Alberta set a new world record and raised hundreds of thousands for kids with cancer. Read more about how they did it.
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