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'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard

'Concerned and perplexed': Alberta police force move catches unions off guard

CALGARY — The union representing Alberta’s sheriffs says it was not consulted about a plan announced this week to have a new police service handle much of the work they currently do.
Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for pipeline cost overruns

Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for pipeline cost overruns

CALGARY — A group of oil shippers is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to compel the company behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to provide them with a full and detailed breakdown of the project's escalating construction costs.
Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership

Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks may be looking to sell to a private ownership group for the first time in the franchise's 75-year history.
CP NewsAlert: Deal reached in Edmonton to avoid strike by thousands of staffers

CP NewsAlert: Deal reached in Edmonton to avoid strike by thousands of staffers

EDMONTON — A tentative deal has been struck to avert a strike by more than 5,000 Edmonton civic workers, a day before the walkout was set to begin. More coming. The Canadian Press
Calgary Flames sign defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to entry-level contract

Calgary Flames sign defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to entry-level contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to a three-year entry-level contract. The average annual value of the deal is US$950,000. Calgary acquired Brzustewicz from Vancouver on Jan.
'My job is not to be popular,' Trudeau says after pressed to ditch carbon price hike

'My job is not to be popular,' Trudeau says after pressed to ditch carbon price hike

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back Wednesday on growing demands from premiers to dump the planned April 1 hike to the consumer carbon levy, saying leaders must tackle both affordability and climate change.
Alberta First Nations want Ottawa to class oilsands tailings component as toxin

Alberta First Nations want Ottawa to class oilsands tailings component as toxin

Two Alberta First Nations have asked the federal government to examine whether a component of oilsands tailings pond water known to harm fish and other animals should be classed as toxic.
Zach Hyman has natural hat trick as Edmonton Oilers rock Washington Capitals 7-2

Zach Hyman has natural hat trick as Edmonton Oilers rock Washington Capitals 7-2

EDMONTON — There were no shortage of storylines for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Zach Hyman had a natural hat trick as the Oilers won their second game in a row, rolling to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Capitals.
Alberta commission finds renewables pose little threat to agriculture, environment

Alberta commission finds renewables pose little threat to agriculture, environment

EDMONTON — Alberta's utilities regulator has released a report saying the province's booming renewables industry poses little threat to its agriculture or the environment.
Alberta introduces bill to create new police force, but says won't force out RCMP

Alberta introduces bill to create new police force, but says won't force out RCMP

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation to elevate its sheriff service department into a new stand-alone police force.
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