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Alberta government earmarks $20M to help food banks, agencies during inflation crisis

Alberta government earmarks $20M to help food banks, agencies during inflation crisis

CALGARY — An Alberta cabinet minister says it makes more sense now to help people in the province suffering from an "inflation crisis" and skyrocketing utility bills than waiting for another seven months.
Federal cabinet minister from Alberta concerned about proposed sovereignty act

Federal cabinet minister from Alberta concerned about proposed sovereignty act

EDMONTON — A federal Liberal cabinet minister from Alberta says he's extremely concerned that Premier Danielle Smith is moving forward with her proposed sovereignty act, which he sees as an attack on Canadian unity.
Former champions McNair, Barrieau top field for Canadian driving championship event

Former champions McNair, Barrieau top field for Canadian driving championship event

EDMONTON — Former champions Doug McNair and Gilles Barrieau top the field for the 2022 Canadian driving championship. This year's event will be held Thursday at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino. McNair, of Guelph, Ont., and Barrieau, of Moncton, N.
Enbridge announces completion of France's first offshore wind farm

Enbridge announces completion of France's first offshore wind farm

CALGARY — France's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, which was developed by Canadian energy giant Enbridge Inc. in partnership with EDF Renewables and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, officially opened Wednesday.
'Substantial relief': Alberta premier announces $2.4B inflation aid package

'Substantial relief': Alberta premier announces $2.4B inflation aid package

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith, with Alberta enjoying billions of dollars in surplus cash, announced Tuesday a batch of inflation-fighting relief aid, particularly for families, seniors and the vulnerable.
'Monster': Alberta man who killed woman, toddler sentenced to life in prison

'Monster': Alberta man who killed woman, toddler sentenced to life in prison

HINTON, Alta. — The father of a woman who was killed along with her 16-month-old son says he battles with nightmares and will forever be haunted by the image of their lives being taken "at the hands of a monster.
Calgary police officer charged with assault after woman injured during arrest

Calgary police officer charged with assault after woman injured during arrest

CALGARY — A police officer in Calgary has been charged with assault causing bodily harm while he was on duty.
Court agrees to another delay in case of Calgary man who killed girlfriend's daughter

Court agrees to another delay in case of Calgary man who killed girlfriend's daughter

CALGARY — A sentencing hearing for a Calgary man convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of his girlfriend's three-year-old daughter has been put off until well into next year. Ivy Wick was injured on Sept.
Canada's Crawford tops downhill training run at Lake Louise

Canada's Crawford tops downhill training run at Lake Louise

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Toronto's Jack Crawford posted the fastest time in Tuesday's first training run for the opening World Cup downhill race of the season. Crawford finished in a time of one minute 49.08 seconds, which was .
'So proud': Memories shared by paramedic who unknowingly treated daughter in crash

'So proud': Memories shared by paramedic who unknowingly treated daughter in crash

AIRDRIE, Alta. — An Alberta paramedic who unknowingly treated her own daughter after a fatal crash brushed away tears Tuesday as she remembered a beautiful girl who fought until the end. Jayme Erickson was called to the crash north of Calgary on Nov.
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