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CALGARY — Business leaders say they are pleased with news that Ottawa has re-approved the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion but will hold off on popping champagne corks until construction begins on new pipe from Edmonton to the West Coast.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is giving the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion a second lease on life.

HIGH LEVEL, Alta. — Wildfires have forced more people from their homes in northern Alberta. Evacuation orders were issued overnight for the hamlet of Le Crete and other rural properties and reserves in the High Level area.

One horse has been confirmed dead after suffering fatal injuries at the Bonnyville Pro Rodeo. Corey Styba, president of the Bonnyville Ag Society, confirmed rodeo horse, Painted Rocket, ran into a arena barricade during the rodeo on Friday, June 15.

Investigation continues and the accused adults are facing several criminal code charges.

EDMONTON — Three impaired driving-related charges have been laid against an Edmonton school bus driver after she allegedly drove erratically while transporting several students.

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Toronto Raptors won their first-ever National Basketball Association championship on Thursday night.

EDMONTON — A man convicted for his role in the shooting deaths of four Mounties in rural Alberta is no longer subject to parole conditions.

Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon called the time lag before the federal tax is imposed an opportunity.

Telus is taking a different approach from the other two national carriers, with a promotion that effectively charges $75 per month for 15 gigabytes of data full-speed data usage per month, followed by the standard overage fee.