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Budget 2022: Ottawa unveils $2.6B carbon capture tax credit for energy sector

Budget 2022: Ottawa unveils $2.6B carbon capture tax credit for energy sector

CALGARY — Ottawa is urging oil and gas companies to move quickly to take advantage of a major new tax credit for carbon capture and storage — a pricey technology that proponents say could play an important role in reducing this country's greenhouse g
New MLA sworn in; expects to sit in UCP caucus despite his dislike of Alberta premier

New MLA sworn in; expects to sit in UCP caucus despite his dislike of Alberta premier

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney's arch foe is now a member of the Alberta legislature and expects to sit at the United Conservative caucus table despite his public displeasure with the party's leader.
First wildlife overpass outside a national park being built on Highway 1 in Alberta

First wildlife overpass outside a national park being built on Highway 1 in Alberta

LAC DES ARCS, ALBERTA — Construction has started on a wildlife bridge over the Trans-Canada Highway where dozens of elk have been killed by vehicles driving through Alberta's mountains.
Murder trial of two men in death of Calgary chef to go to jury Friday

Murder trial of two men in death of Calgary chef to go to jury Friday

CALGARY — The fate of two men accused in the fatal stabbing of a well-known Calgary chef will soon go to a jury.
RCMP investigating after two cow carcasses found behind cemetery in Alberta

RCMP investigating after two cow carcasses found behind cemetery in Alberta

AIRDRIE, Alta. — RCMP say they are investigating after two cows that were killed, skinned and had their meat taken were found in a rural community northeast of Calgary.
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses injunction on Alberta rules on drug-use sites

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses injunction on Alberta rules on drug-use sites

A last-ditch legal effort to temporarily bar supervised drug-use sites in Alberta from requiring clients to show personal identification has met a dead end in Canada's top court.
Lynx Air launches maiden voyage, joining the low-cost carrier dogfight

Lynx Air launches maiden voyage, joining the low-cost carrier dogfight

CALGARY — Lynx Air is making its inaugural flight today, the latest entrant into Canada's increasingly crowded budget airline market.
'We'll see where it goes': Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban

'We'll see where it goes': Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban

A southern Alberta town that has been dry since it was founded more than 100 years ago is asking residents whether they want restaurants to serve alcohol.
Alberta expands access to fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Alberta expands access to fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

EDMONTON — Alberta is expanding eligibility requirements for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning Tuesday, those who are ages 70 and older as well as First Nations, Metis and Inuit people 65 and older can get the second booster shot.
'Senseless death:' Closing arguments in trial of men accused of killing Calgary chef

'Senseless death:' Closing arguments in trial of men accused of killing Calgary chef

CALGARY — Jurors at a trial of two men accused in the fatal stabbing of a popular Calgary chef were given different storylines Wednesday during closing arguments.
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