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Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects

Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa is one of the reasons why her government has placed a moratorium on approving new wind and solar power projects, arguing the feds are preventing development of backup generation for renewable ener
'Adult field trip': Program teaches young people about reconciliation, climate change

'Adult field trip': Program teaches young people about reconciliation, climate change

CALGARY — Cole Flanagan says he can't stop talking about his experience in the Canadian Rockies earlier this summer — and it wasn't just about having mountain adventures.
RCMP say Alberta teen dead after Jet Ski collision on Skaha Lake in B.C. interior

RCMP say Alberta teen dead after Jet Ski collision on Skaha Lake in B.C. interior

PENTICTON, B.C. — Police in British Columbia say one teen is dead after a Jet Ski collision on Skaha Lake in the Okanagan city of Penticton.
Edmonton police chief talks about growing violence, pushes to strike balance in city

Edmonton police chief talks about growing violence, pushes to strike balance in city

EDMONTON — The police chief of Alberta's capital city stood solemnly at a podium, at moments appearing to be welling up, as he took questions from reporters about the random killing of a mother and child outside a school in May.
Stampeders hand Argonauts first loss of 2023, Calgary earns first home win

Stampeders hand Argonauts first loss of 2023, Calgary earns first home win

CALGARY — Desperate for both a win and a home win, the Calgary Stampeders ground out a 20-7 victory over the defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts on Friday.
Father who assaulted baby girl in southern Alberta sentenced to seven years in prison

Father who assaulted baby girl in southern Alberta sentenced to seven years in prison

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A father from southern Alberta who caused permanent injuries to his six-week-old daughter will spend seven years in prison, a judge ruled Friday.
Edmonton police charge man with attempted murder after unprovoked machete attacks

Edmonton police charge man with attempted murder after unprovoked machete attacks

EDMONTON — Police have arrested a man following what they say were unprovoked machete attacks on four people in northeast Edmonton. Officers responded to a call Monday and discovered two women and a man with life-threatening injuries.
Man's body found inside burned vehicle in Edmonton, police say

Man's body found inside burned vehicle in Edmonton, police say

EDMONTON — Police say they are investigating after a body was found in a burned vehicle in northeastern Edmonton. Police say officers responded to a call around 12:30 a.m. Friday about a burning vehicle.
Enbridge sees $1.8 billion profit in Q2 as Mainline pipeline settlement reached

Enbridge sees $1.8 billion profit in Q2 as Mainline pipeline settlement reached

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says its most recent quarter delivered a profit of $1.8 billion as it reached a settlement with shippers for tolls on its Mainline pipeline system and moved toward proceeding with its Rio Bravo pipeline project.
Power utility TransAlta reports $62 million profit in Q2

Power utility TransAlta reports $62 million profit in Q2

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. reported a profit of $62 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $80 million in the same quarter last year.
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