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New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Cargill meat plant in Alberta — site of Canada’s largest outbreak
The site of the largest COVID-19 outbreak in Canada is now facing a new spate of cases
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Parents, 2 children identified as victims of northern Alberta helicopter crash
Four people who died in a New Year's Day helicopter crash in northern Alberta were identified Sunday as members of a…
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Calgary to ask Alberta to cap food delivery app fees
If Calgary's mayor has his way, local restaurants won't have to pay delivery apps sky-high fees for connecting you to ginger…
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Alberta prepared to ban dangerous offenders from changing their names
The Alberta cabinet minister in charge of Vital Statistics vows to bring in legislation making it impossible for dangerous offenders…
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Turning hydrogen into clean fuel still costly and complicated, projects in Alberta and Ontario show
It seems like a no-brainer to use clean-burning hydrogen to offset the environmental negatives of natural gas for warming homes,…
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Secret recordings reveal political directives, tension over Alberta’s pandemic response
The level of political direction — and, at times, interference — in Alberta's pandemic response is revealed in 20 audio…
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As COVID-19 surges, Alberta braces for possible new restrictions
With 13,166 active cases on Monday, Alberta had more than any other province As COVID-19 cases continue to surge…
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Canada’s first case of rare swine flu variant found in central Alberta patient
Alberta public health and agriculture officials are investigating after the first case in Canada of a rare swine flu variant was…
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Alberta to pilot COVID-19 testing at border that would shorten quarantine time
Travellers entering Canada by land or air through Alberta will soon have the option of being tested for COVID-19 at…
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Alberta-raised Cree actor lands role in Disney’s live-action ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’
Alberta-raised Cree actor Alyssa Wapanatahk is set to play Indigenous princess Tiger Lily in Disney's upcoming live-action film "Peter Pan…
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Trudeau promises federal help for COVID hotspots in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today promised more support for local public health units in emerging COVID-19 hotspots — some of…
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Alberta premier says federal throne speech stomps into provincial jurisdiction
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney sees grounds for more constitutional challenges, should the federal Liberal government follow through with the promises…
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Alberta could lead Canada in wind and solar power by 2025, expert says
Growth in Alberta's renewable energy sector should continue its upward trend, experts say, with one forecast anticipating a surge of projects that could have the…
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Alberta on track to record-setting $24.2B budget deficit
Alberta is on track to end the current fiscal year with a $24.2-billion deficit, the largest in the…
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Alberta installs Canada’s 1st Muslim lieutenant-governor
Alberta’s 19th lieutenant-governor was installed during a ceremony at the legislature on Wednesday. Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani of Edmonton is the…
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‘Gas war’ in small town Alberta turns violent
Twenty-five years is a long time to run a business. During that time, Geoff Shoesmith has seen a…
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NDP wants United Conservative MLAs to reject idea of Alberta separation
All 87 Alberta MLAs should declare that they reject the notion of separating from Canada, the NDP says. Opposition house leader…
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Health and safety inspection of Alberta meat plant linked to 515 COVID-19 cases was done by video call
Days after dozens of cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at a meat plant in southern Alberta, provincial health and safety…
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Trudeau announces help for struggling energy sector, including $1.7B to clean up orphan wells
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new measures to support Canada’s energy sector, including $1.7 billion to clean up orphan…
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Freeze carbon tax, delay new climate regulations during coronavirus crisis, oil lobby asks
Canada’s oil and gas producers have asked the federal government to freeze the carbon tax and delay new climate change…
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Canada added 30,000 jobs last month, but jobless rate ticked up to 5.6%
Canada’s economy added 30,000 new jobs in February, bringing the rolling total for the past 12 months up to 245,000.…
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How many jobs has Alberta lost lately? Likely a lot fewer than the ‘50,000’ the NDP claims
Alberta’s opposition NDP have been hammering the government recently with the accusation that the province has lost “50,000 jobs” under…
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Federal carbon pricing law unconstitutional, Alberta Court of Appeal rules
The federal government’s carbon tax has been ruled unconstitutional by the Court of Appeal of Alberta, on the grounds that it…
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Alberta doctors won’t rule out court challenge
Alberta doctors say they haven’t ruled out a court challenge to the government’s billing rule changes that physicians say could…
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1 in 3 jobs at risk of automation in this Alberta city
In Brooks, one in five of the southern Alberta city’s roughly 14,000 residents works at the local meat-packing plant. Having…
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Trudeau says ‘frustrations’ in Alberta, Saskatchewan don’t amount to a national unity crisis
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he does not share the view that Canada is facing a national unity crisis despite…
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Be careful with your turkey, Canadians warned, with salmonella outbreak ongoing
Canadians cooking with poultry are being warned by the Public Health Agency of Canada to take extra care as a…
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Albertans donated the most to federal parties
In the lead-up to the 2019 election, Albertans donated the most money, per capita, to federal political parties — giving at…
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Canada’s economy ‘sound and growing,’ says Morneau as he unveils fiscal update
Despite a global manufacturing slump and rising world trade tensions, Canada’s economy is “sound and growing” at a solid pace,…
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No cannabis edibles for Christmas in 3 provinces because of delays
If you’re hoping to buy a next-generation cannabis product — like infused beer or gummy bears — as a gift for the…
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