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Kearl oilsands leak exposes gaps in how Alberta and Canada oversee industry: experts

Kearl oilsands leak exposes gaps in how Alberta and Canada oversee industry: experts

EDMONTON — Recent leaks of toxic tailings from northern Alberta oilsands mines have revealed serious flaws in how Canada and Alberta look after the environment, observers say. Some accuse the federal government of abandoning the province.
Alberta outlines education funding to train 3,400 more health-care workers

Alberta outlines education funding to train 3,400 more health-care workers

EDMONTON — Alberta has promised $200 million in funding for post-secondary health-care programs as a part of its latest budget.
McCain to spend $600M to double potato processing capacity in southern Alta.

McCain to spend $600M to double potato processing capacity in southern Alta.

CALGARY — French fry giant McCain Foods Ltd. has announced it will spend $600 million to double the size of its potato processing facility in southern Alberta.
Alberta launching new campaign to lure skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic

Alberta launching new campaign to lure skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic

CANMORE, Alta. — The Alberta government has started a second campaign aimed at attracting skilled workers from Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas companies are singing from the same songbook in the lead-up to the 2023 federal budget, and its title is the Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. legislation, signed into law by U.S.
Solid Markstrom helps Flames burn Senators 5-1

Solid Markstrom helps Flames burn Senators 5-1

CALGARY — Home ice hasn't been much of an advantage of late, but the Calgary Flames hope their decisive win on Sunday night will turn things around.
The Weeknd wins big at pre-telecast Junos, Arkells take sixth group of the year award

The Weeknd wins big at pre-telecast Junos, Arkells take sixth group of the year award

EDMONTON — The Weeknd has another armful of Juno Awards for his shelf this year, but the Canadian superstar didn't show up in Edmonton to accept them.
Let's talk about sex: Calgary research lab providing information for disabled

Let's talk about sex: Calgary research lab providing information for disabled

CALGARY — Online dating can be a challenge for anyone, but Andrew Gurza has more hurdles than most. Gurza, who identifies as queer, has cerebral palsy, a developmental disability that affects movement, posture, and co-ordination.
Notley tells nomination meeting gay-straight bill convinced her to stay as NDP leader

Notley tells nomination meeting gay-straight bill convinced her to stay as NDP leader

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition leader told her Edmonton constituency nomination meeting on Saturday there was a time right after her party was defeated in 2019 that she mused about stepping aside.
TV hit 'The Last of Us' expected to bring more filming opportunities to Alberta

TV hit 'The Last of Us' expected to bring more filming opportunities to Alberta

EDMONTON — The HBO TV series "The Last of Us" has not only made many Albertans proud to recognize their province on screen, but the wildly popular post-apocalyptic show is also expected to bring in more filming opportunities.
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