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Alberta not at emergency level yet in drought watch says Environment official

Alberta not at emergency level yet in drought watch says Environment official

Alberta Environment has moved to Stage 4 of 5 possible stages but has not yet declared an Emergency under the Water Act.
Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

The report comes ahead of a looming fall deadline the federal government set for itself to plan a phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
PHOTOS: Alberta law enforcement trainees learn to work after getting pepper sprayed

PHOTOS: Alberta law enforcement trainees learn to work after getting pepper sprayed

What does it look like to get pepper-sprayed?
Southern Alberta town comes up short in Kraft Hockeyville bid

Southern Alberta town comes up short in Kraft Hockeyville bid

Despite their best efforts, Cochrane did not secure the title of Kraft Hockeyville, but congratulates Elliot Lake on their win.
‘It’s not every day you turn 104’

‘It’s not every day you turn 104’

Albertan Olga Luchka’s milestone birthday day a cause for celebration
Life in Sask Pen 'nasty, brutish and short,' says judge

Life in Sask Pen 'nasty, brutish and short,' says judge

A fight broke out between members of the same street gang on a maximum security unit, court heard.
April Fools' Day: The roots of our silliest holiday

April Fools' Day: The roots of our silliest holiday

Stacker sifted through hoaxes, pranks, and misconceptions to find the real origins of April Fools' Day, using research and historical documents.
Financial stress is adding to mental health challenges

Financial stress is adding to mental health challenges

Inflation is affecting mental health, but help is available for Albertans
PHOTOS: Elk on a snowy day in Canmore

PHOTOS: Elk on a snowy day in Canmore

PHOTOS: Elk on a snowy day in Canmore
Alberta MLA's son returns home after months in hospital from rollover

Alberta MLA's son returns home after months in hospital from rollover

Jason Nixon's son Austin was discharged from hospital last weekend and continues recovery at home
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