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Environmental group raises concern about flooding at Alberta coal mines

Environmental group raises concern about flooding at Alberta coal mines

EDMONTON — An environmental group is calling for stronger action from Alberta's energy regulator after it announced heavy rain had caused flooding and excessive surface run-off at energy sites, including coal mines.
Recount confirms ex-Alberta justice minister Tyler Shandro lost seat in election

Recount confirms ex-Alberta justice minister Tyler Shandro lost seat in election

EDMONTON — The last of Alberta’s two bitterly fought election contests is officially over.
Calgary Flames name Lambert, Savard assistant coaches to Ryan Huska

Calgary Flames name Lambert, Savard assistant coaches to Ryan Huska

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired Dan Lambert and Marc Savard to be assistants to new head coach Ryan Huska. Lambert spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Nashville Predators.
Parks Canada says bison herd to remain the backcountry of Banff National Park

Parks Canada says bison herd to remain the backcountry of Banff National Park

BANFF, Alta. — A final report on a five-year project to bring plains bison back to Banff National Park in Alberta says the herd will stay on the mountain landscape.
Police investigating after man killed in an early-morning shooting in Calgary

Police investigating after man killed in an early-morning shooting in Calgary

Calgary police say they are investigating a fatal shooting in the southeast community of Forest Lawn. Officers were called to the area at about 5 a.m. Friday. They found a man suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound.
Bail decision reserved for Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting five women

Bail decision reserved for Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting five women

CALGARY — A judge has reserved his decision on bail for a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting women in Calgary.
CPKC to partner with U.S. railway CSX Corp. on hydrogen locomotives

CPKC to partner with U.S. railway CSX Corp. on hydrogen locomotives

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City is continuing to push ahead with efforts to develop hydrogen power as an alternative fuel source for the railway industry. The Calgary-based company, dubbed CPKC as a result of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
Police charge man with murder of Edmonton woman found strangled in 1996

Police charge man with murder of Edmonton woman found strangled in 1996

EDMONTON — Police have charged a man in the slaying of a woman in Edmonton almost three decades ago. Officers were called to the apartment of 24-year-old Joanne Ghostkeeper on Christmas Day 1996. An autopsy determined she died by strangulation.
Alberta NDP checking to ensure premier doesn't get OK to interfere in justice system

Alberta NDP checking to ensure premier doesn't get OK to interfere in justice system

EDMONTON — The Opposition NDP says it will be watching to make sure advice to Premier Danielle Smith doesn’t grant her back-door permission to continue interfering in Alberta’s justice system.
Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond

Alberta youth arrested in terrorism investigation subject to peace bond

CALGARY — Police in Calgary say they have arrested a youth in relation to a terrorism investigation. Details about the accused's identity are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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