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Head of Alta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

Head of Alta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

At least two members of the group that recommended a pause on coal mining in Alberta's Rocky Mountains are concerned the province's regulator appears to have accepted applications to renew an already twice-denied project, in seeming contradiction of
'A good first step': Partial settlement approved in Calgary Stampede abuse lawsuit

'A good first step': Partial settlement approved in Calgary Stampede abuse lawsuit

CALGARY — A judge has approved a partial settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
Coronato, Huberdeau lead Flames' 10-0 thrashing of Canucks in pre-season opener

Coronato, Huberdeau lead Flames' 10-0 thrashing of Canucks in pre-season opener

CALGARY — Brandishing a lethal shot, Calgary Flames rookie right-winger Matt Coronato got off to an impressive start Sunday.
Perfetti nets shootout winner as Jets top Oilers 2-1 in pre-season opener

Perfetti nets shootout winner as Jets top Oilers 2-1 in pre-season opener

EDMONTON — Cole Perfetti is off to a good start as he pursues the second-line centre spot for the Winnipeg Jets.
Stanback earns measure of redemption by leading Alouettes to 28-11 win over Stamps

Stanback earns measure of redemption by leading Alouettes to 28-11 win over Stamps

CALGARY — After scoring a touchdown to put an exclamation point on a 28-11 win for his Montreal Alouettes over the Calgary Stampeders, William Stanback breathed a sigh of relief. The 29-year-old running back from Hempstead, N.Y.
RCMP in Alberta say man dead after crashing while driving on deflated tires

RCMP in Alberta say man dead after crashing while driving on deflated tires

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. — RCMP in Alberta say a driver of a stolen truck has died after he allegedly continued to drive with deflated tires as officers tried to stop him.
First Nations community in northern Alberta evacuates again due to wildfire

First Nations community in northern Alberta evacuates again due to wildfire

CHATEH, Alta. — Residents of a First Nations community in northern Alberta who had to evacuate in the spring due to an encroaching wildfire have been forced to flee again due to an out-of-control blaze.
Police say 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted Sept. 19 in southeast Edmonton

Police say 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted Sept. 19 in southeast Edmonton

Edmonton police are looking for a suspect in the reported sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in southeast Edmonton this week.
Taquan Mizzell's TDs lead Lions past Elks 37-29; B.C. clinches playoff berth

Taquan Mizzell's TDs lead Lions past Elks 37-29; B.C. clinches playoff berth

EDMONTON — The Lions have secured a spot in the CFL's post-season. Taquan Mizzell ran in a pair of touchdowns as the B.C. Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 37-29 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. “It’s a big deal.
Concerns about drop in Alberta food inspections after E. coli outbreak at daycares

Concerns about drop in Alberta food inspections after E. coli outbreak at daycares

CALGARY — The Opposition NDP is raising concerns about an Alberta Health Services report that shows a decline in the number of annual food safety inspections since 2018, as six children remain in hospital due to an E.
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