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'Part of our history': New book looks at Peter Lougheed and his Métis grandmother

'Part of our history': New book looks at Peter Lougheed and his Métis grandmother

CALGARY — The Indigenous roots of one of Alberta's longest serving and best-known premiers is explored in a new book focusing on the ancestry of Peter Lougheed and his Métis grandmother.
Three people hurt in stabbing at CrossIron Mills mall outside Calgary

Three people hurt in stabbing at CrossIron Mills mall outside Calgary

ROCKY VIEW, Alta. — Three people were sent to hospital Friday after a stabbing at a mall just outside Calgary city limits. Airdrie RCMP say they responded to a report of multiple stabbings at CrossIron Mills on Friday evening.
Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize

Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector is lobbying for a piece of the tax credit pie when it comes to decarbonization.
'Dismissed': Calgary police officer who slammed handcuffed woman to floor losing job

'Dismissed': Calgary police officer who slammed handcuffed woman to floor losing job

CALGARY — A police officer who slammed a handcuffed woman to the ground face first in Calgary six years ago is out of a job. Const. Alex Dunn was found guilty in 2020 of assault causing bodily harm.
Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup

Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup

CALGARY — Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-player roster for the Dec.
Alberta Energy Regulator won't reconsider approval for Suncor expansion into wetland

Alberta Energy Regulator won't reconsider approval for Suncor expansion into wetland

Alberta's energy regulator ruled Thursday that it won't reconsider approvals for Suncor to expand an oilsands mine into a wetland once considered for environmental protection.
Alberta NDP decries contract for government supporter to review energy regulator

Alberta NDP decries contract for government supporter to review energy regulator

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition New Democrats are condemning another sole-source contract handed out to a close associate of the United Conservative Party government.
Alberta premier won't say why abandoning promised in-person CPP-exit consults

Alberta premier won't say why abandoning promised in-person CPP-exit consults

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won’t say what happened to her government’s promise to hold face-to-face meetings with citizens in December on quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
Alberta aims to make photo radar about road safety over revenue

Alberta aims to make photo radar about road safety over revenue

EDMONTON — The Alberta government aims to stop photo radar from being used as a cash cow, beginning with banning its use on ring roads next month and negotiating with smaller municipalities to remove what it deems "fishing holes" to nab speeders.
Struggling Edmonton Elks to review ownership structure amid mounting losses

Struggling Edmonton Elks to review ownership structure amid mounting losses

Edmonton's CFL team has struck a committee to review its ownership structure as the club deals with mounting losses.
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