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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith braces for crucial vote at weekend party conference

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith braces for crucial vote at weekend party conference

RED DEER, Alta. — Thousands of members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party gather Friday in Red Deer ahead of a crucial weekend vote on the job performance of their leader, Premier Danielle Smith.
Ride-share giant Uber bans customer after Alberta driver shares racist rant video

Ride-share giant Uber bans customer after Alberta driver shares racist rant video

EDMONTON — Ride-share giant Uber has banned a customer from its app after one of its drivers posted a social media video showing him enduring a racist tirade.
Canada's Gushue falls 8-4 to Japan's Abe in Pan Continental curling championship semi

Canada's Gushue falls 8-4 to Japan's Abe in Pan Continental curling championship semi

LACOMBE, Alta. — Canada's Brad Gushue fell 8-4 to Japan's Shinya Abe in the men's semifinals at the Pan Continental curling championship on Thursday night.
Alberta introduces bills affecting transgender people, pronouns at school

Alberta introduces bills affecting transgender people, pronouns at school

EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a trio of bills focusing on transgender people and students using preferred pronouns.
New Elks president, CEO Morris vows to curb turnover of players and staff in Edmonton

New Elks president, CEO Morris vows to curb turnover of players and staff in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Chris Morris played each and every snap of his 14-year CFL career wearing Edmonton’s green and gold. He won three Grey Cups, and described the team as a family.
B.C. Métis group leaves Métis National Council assembly, mulls removal entirely

B.C. Métis group leaves Métis National Council assembly, mulls removal entirely

OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says its election for a new president will be delayed after the Métis Nation of British Columbia withdrew from its annual general assembly, leaving more questions about the future of the body that was a significant
Veren's share price plunges as oil producer lowers output forecast

Veren's share price plunges as oil producer lowers output forecast

CALGARY — Oil producer Veren Inc. saw its share price plunge by more than 14 per cent on Thursday, on news that the company is lowering its production forecast for 2024 and grappling with "under-performance" from some of its wells.
SeaRose floating oilfield vessel en route back to Canada after refurbishment: Cenovus

SeaRose floating oilfield vessel en route back to Canada after refurbishment: Cenovus

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc.'s West White Rose project off the coast of Newfoundland has reached a major milestone with the completed refurbishment of the massive vessel that will operate in the expanded offshore oilfield.
Lethbridge security guard charged after bar patron critically injured

Lethbridge security guard charged after bar patron critically injured

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A southern Alberta security guard has been charged with aggravated assault after a bar patron was punched and suffered a serious head injury.
Edmonton police investigate vandalism, mischief at church

Edmonton police investigate vandalism, mischief at church

EDMONTON — Police say vandalism and mischief at a Catholic church in central Edmonton has made parishioners and neighbours feel unsafe. They say on Sept.
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