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Alberta launching new campaign to lure skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic

Alberta launching new campaign to lure skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic

CANMORE, Alta. — The Alberta government has started a second campaign aimed at attracting skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas companies are singing from the same songbook in the lead-up to the 2023 federal budget, and its title is the Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. legislation, signed into law by U.S.
Solid Markstrom helps Flames burn Senators 5-1

Solid Markstrom helps Flames burn Senators 5-1

CALGARY — Home ice hasn't been much of an advantage of late, but the Calgary Flames hope their decisive win on Sunday night will turn things around.
The Weeknd wins big at pre-telecast Junos, Arkells take sixth group of the year award

The Weeknd wins big at pre-telecast Junos, Arkells take sixth group of the year award

EDMONTON — The Weeknd has another armful of Juno Awards for his shelf this year, but the Canadian superstar didn't show up in Edmonton to accept them.
Let's talk about sex: Calgary research lab providing information for disabled

Let's talk about sex: Calgary research lab providing information for disabled

CALGARY — Online dating can be a challenge for anyone, but Andrew Gurza has more hurdles than most. Gurza, who identifies as queer, has cerebral palsy, a developmental disability that affects movement, posture, and co-ordination.
Notley tells nomination meeting gay-straight bill convinced her to stay as NDP leader

Notley tells nomination meeting gay-straight bill convinced her to stay as NDP leader

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition leader told her Edmonton constituency nomination meeting on Saturday there was a time right after her party was defeated in 2019 that she mused about stepping aside.
TV hit 'The Last of Us' expected to bring more filming opportunities to Alberta

TV hit 'The Last of Us' expected to bring more filming opportunities to Alberta

EDMONTON — The HBO TV series "The Last of Us" has not only made many Albertans proud to recognize their province on screen, but the wildly popular post-apocalyptic show is also expected to bring in more filming opportunities.
Ducks play spoiler in beating frustrated Flames 3-1

Ducks play spoiler in beating frustrated Flames 3-1

CALGARY — Backstopped by John Gibson's 36 saves, the Anaheim Ducks dealt the Calgary Flames' flickering playoff hopes a major blow on Friday.
Einarson set for trip to Sweden seeking first world curling title

Einarson set for trip to Sweden seeking first world curling title

CALGARY — Kerri Einarson looked at Facebook on Friday and saw a memory flash on the screen from March 2020, before life as she knew it came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trans Mountain pipeline construction costs balloon again, this time to $30.9B

Trans Mountain pipeline construction costs balloon again, this time to $30.9B

CALGARY — The estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has increased once again, this time to $30.9 billion. That's the latest figure from Trans Mountain Corp., the federal Crown corporation that owns the pipeline.
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