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Delayed Alberta report shows little caribou progress despite federal deal

Delayed Alberta report shows little caribou progress despite federal deal

EDMONTON — An Alberta government document suggests the province has made little progress in protecting its 15 threatened caribou herds, despite having signed an agreement with Ottawa that promised it would.
Two-term legislature member from Edmonton joins Alberta NDP leadership race

Two-term legislature member from Edmonton joins Alberta NDP leadership race

EDMONTON — A two-term legislature member from Edmonton has joined the Alberta NDP leadership race. Rakhi Pancholi, who made the announcement early Thursday in a video on social media, said her campaign will focus on growth, opportunity and optimism.
Alberta to add firefighters for expected busy wildfire season: minister

Alberta to add firefighters for expected busy wildfire season: minister

Alberta will field more firefighters, more volunteers and more high-tech gear as it braces for what it expects will be another busy wildfire season, the province's forestry minister said Thursday.
Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier

Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier

WASHINGTON — Premier Danielle Smith says no matter the outcome of the United States election, there will be challenges for Canada and Alberta.
Regulator calls out Trans Mountain for 'environmental non-compliance' in B.C.

Regulator calls out Trans Mountain for 'environmental non-compliance' in B.C.

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has been cited for environmental non-compliance related to its management of recent flooding in B.C.
Aurora Cannabis reports $25.2M net loss as it buys Australian medical pot firm

Aurora Cannabis reports $25.2M net loss as it buys Australian medical pot firm

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a deal to buy the 90 per cent stake they don't already own in medical cannabis company MedReleaf Australia.
Snowboarding opens unexpected doors for Canada's Liam Gill

Snowboarding opens unexpected doors for Canada's Liam Gill

CALGARY — When Liam Gill felt he didn't belong, snowboarding came to his rescue. Diagnosed with a language processing disorder and dyslexia, Gill struggled to understand and make himself understood in school.
Flames sign rookie forward Martin Pospisil to two-year contract

Flames sign rookie forward Martin Pospisil to two-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a two-year contract extension. The deal carries an annual average value of US$1 million.
Calgary police officer charged in off-duty sexual assault

Calgary police officer charged in off-duty sexual assault

CALGARY — An officer has been charged with sexual assault more than three years after the province's police watchdog began investigating the alleged offence.
B.C. and Alberta trucking firms ask court to lift bans imposed after overpass crash

B.C. and Alberta trucking firms ask court to lift bans imposed after overpass crash

VANCOUVER — Two trucking firms say the B.C. government wrongly concluded they were "one operation" after an overpass crash last December, and want a court to let them both back on the province's road. B.C.-based Chohan Freight Forwarders Ltd.
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