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Trans Mountain pipeline construction costs balloon again, this time to $30.9B

Trans Mountain pipeline construction costs balloon again, this time to $30.9B

CALGARY — The estimated cost of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has increased once again, this time to $30.9 billion. That's the latest figure from Trans Mountain Corp., the federal Crown corporation that owns the pipeline.
Dedicated mental health facility in Calgary to open its doors for children and youth

Dedicated mental health facility in Calgary to open its doors for children and youth

CALGARY — A dedicated centre for child and adolescent mental health is to soon open its doors to Calgary and area youth and their families.
Five-year-old boy killed after being attacked by dogs in northern Alberta

Five-year-old boy killed after being attacked by dogs in northern Alberta

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — Mounties in northern Alberta say a five-year-old boy died after being attacked by three dogs. High Prairie RCMP say they received a report Sunday of the dog attack at a home on Whitefish First Nation.
Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins inevitably declines

Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins inevitably declines

CALGARY — Whether they're rattling around in your car's cup holder or have vanished permanently into the couch cushions, coins are easy to take for granted.
Study shows more pediatric ER visits for suicidal behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic

Study shows more pediatric ER visits for suicidal behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic

CALGARY — A global study shows there was an increase in emergency department visits for attempted suicide among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'

Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is "worrisome," says federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
'Best day to start is today': Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings

'Best day to start is today': Alberta bill sets out budget restraint, more savings

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation that would require it to keep a tight rein on spending, save for a rainy day and continue to pay down debt.
Poulin leads experienced Team Canada in quest for third straight women's hockey title

Poulin leads experienced Team Canada in quest for third straight women's hockey title

CALGARY — Captain Marie-Philip Poulin will lead an experienced squad when Canada seeks its third straight women's world hockey title next month. Hockey Canada released its 23-player roster for the tournament, which runs April 5-16 in Brampton, Ont.
Former Paralympian Patrick Jarvis named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton interim CEO

Former Paralympian Patrick Jarvis named Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton interim CEO

CALGARY — Former Paralympian Patrick Jarvis was named the interim chief executive officer for Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton on Thursday.
Alberta agency to conduct independent probe of B.C. RCMP Prince George detachment

Alberta agency to conduct independent probe of B.C. RCMP Prince George detachment

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will lead a probe into allegations of historic misconduct by members of the Prince George RCMP detachment, and the failure of the force to act on the complaint
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