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Indigenous equity ownership saw momentum in 2024, but still more work to do

Indigenous equity ownership saw momentum in 2024, but still more work to do

CALGARY — When electric utility BC Hydro launched a procurement process earlier this year seeking new sources of clean energy for the province's power grid, it included a specific requirement: projects must be at least 25 per cent owned by First Nati
Premier Smith announces plan to reinforce vaccine choice in Alberta Bill of Rights

Premier Smith announces plan to reinforce vaccine choice in Alberta Bill of Rights

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to reinforce the right to decide whether to receive a vaccination or other medical treatment in changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights.
Skip Koe drops second Gauthier on eve of PointsBet Invitational curling tournament

Skip Koe drops second Gauthier on eve of PointsBet Invitational curling tournament

CALGARY — Skip Kevin Koe has dropped second Jacques Gauthier from his team one day before the start of the PointsBet Invitational curling competition. Koe, whose team curls out of Calgary's Glencoe Club, announced the move on Tuesday.
Arson investigation underway after teepee fire at Alberta RCMP detachment

Arson investigation underway after teepee fire at Alberta RCMP detachment

LAC LA BICHE, Alta. — An arson investigation is underway after flames tore through a commemorative teepee that was a gift to an Alberta RCMP detachment from a local First Nation.
Meeting with Alberta MLA who compared trans youth to feces went south: advocates

Meeting with Alberta MLA who compared trans youth to feces went south: advocates

EDMONTON — A transgender Albertan says it would be a slap in the face if Premier Danielle Smith allows back into the government caucus a member who once compared transgender children to feces.
Caddies and paper bags: Schools figuring out new world of cellphone bans

Caddies and paper bags: Schools figuring out new world of cellphone bans

From cellphone "hotels" to patchwork policies to recalibrating lesson plans, teachers and schools across Canada are learning to navigate a classroom without cellphones.
Flames score 4 in second period to burn Oilers 6-1 in Calgary

Flames score 4 in second period to burn Oilers 6-1 in Calgary

CALGARY — Looking to build on a solid rookie campaign, Connor Zary is off to a terrific start.
Coronato sparks Flames in 6-3 road win over Oilers

Coronato sparks Flames in 6-3 road win over Oilers

EDMONTON — Matt Coronato is making his case to become a full-time Calgary Flame.
Kane eyes 2025 return to Oilers after successful surgery

Kane eyes 2025 return to Oilers after successful surgery

EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers' forward Evander Kane had successful abdominal surgery last Friday in New York and is expected to take a minimum of five to six months to recover.
Alberta doctors association says delayed pay deal will hurt health-care system

Alberta doctors association says delayed pay deal will hurt health-care system

EDMONTON — An Alberta doctors' group says even though a new pay deal with the province is ready to be implemented, the government isn't putting its money where its mouth is. Dr.
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