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Carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight: report

Carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight: report

CALGARY — Carbon capture and storage is key to greening Canada's electricity grid, but meeting the proposed time frame laid out by the federal government will be extremely difficult based on the current state of the technology, according to a new rep
Alberta court rejects challenge from law student to Oath of Allegiance to monarchy

Alberta court rejects challenge from law student to Oath of Allegiance to monarchy

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge has dismissed an Edmonton law student's challenge to the legal profession's mandatory Oath of Allegiance to the monarch.
Trucking firm Mullen Group reports $39.1M Q3 profit, revenue edges lower

Trucking firm Mullen Group reports $39.1M Q3 profit, revenue edges lower

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group Ltd. reported a third-quarter profit of $39.1 million, up from $38.0 million in the same quarter last year as its revenue edged lower.
'It's never easy': Suspect dead, police officer injured in Calgary shootout

'It's never easy': Suspect dead, police officer injured in Calgary shootout

CALGARY — Flashing lights and police tape encircled a strip mall in northeast Calgary late Wednesday afternoon after a shootout that sent a police officer to hospital and left one suspect dead.
Trudeau blasts Smith for pension-exit plan while Smith questions CPP board's honesty

Trudeau blasts Smith for pension-exit plan while Smith questions CPP board's honesty

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau entered the Alberta pension-exit debate Wednesday, telling Premier Danielle Smith in a letter that the federal government will fight any threat to the stability of the Canada Pension Plan.
Impact assessment law ruling could 'reset' Canadian energy policy landscape: CAPP

Impact assessment law ruling could 'reset' Canadian energy policy landscape: CAPP

CALGARY — Last week's ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada against large portions of the federal government's impact assessment law could reset the policy landscape in this country in favour of energy development, the head of a major oil and gas lob
Alberta announces changes to allow family doctors to see more patients

Alberta announces changes to allow family doctors to see more patients

EDMONTON — Alberta is making changes aimed at making it easier for family doctors and caregivers to see more patients, but the Opposition NDP said it’s yet another government plan to make a plan.
Calgary police seeking suspect after disturbance at Jewish Community Centre

Calgary police seeking suspect after disturbance at Jewish Community Centre

CALGARY — Police in Calgary are looking for a man they believe to be responsible for a hate crime targeting the Jewish community.
MNP consumer debt index improves, but consumer outlook worsens

MNP consumer debt index improves, but consumer outlook worsens

CALGARY — A report by insolvency firm MNP Ltd. says its consumer debt index improved slightly in its latest quarter as Canadians felt marginally better about their ability to pay their debts.
Alberta orders stricter hospital mask rules, but regions and hospitals can opt out

Alberta orders stricter hospital mask rules, but regions and hospitals can opt out

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services is adopting stricter masking rules in hospitals as it deals with COVID-19 outbreaks, but regions and hospitals are free to ignore the directive.
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