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Shell to partner with renewables firm on solar farm near Scotford refinery

Shell to partner with renewables firm on solar farm near Scotford refinery

Shell Canada previously built a five-megawatt solar farm at Scotford that will start up this fall and offset emissions from the Shell-owned chemicals plant. But the project announced Tuesday — which Shell said will begin construction next year and be operational by the end of 2023 — will be much larger.
Indigenous strongwoman claims third in national competition

Indigenous strongwoman claims third in national competition

Angie Houle is making a name for herself as a strongwoman.
Flags fly at full-mast on federal buildings once again -- but not for long

Flags fly at full-mast on federal buildings once again -- but not for long

OTTAWA — Flags on federal buildings are flying at full-mast for the first time since the end of May. The flags were hoisted at sunset Sunday so they could be lowered again at sunrise on Monday for Indigenous Veterans Day.
U.S. eases COVID-19 restrictions at land border for fully vaccinated Canadians

U.S. eases COVID-19 restrictions at land border for fully vaccinated Canadians

By 9 a.m. ET, passenger traffic delays at the busiest Canada-U.S. crossings were mostly only a few minutes, although the wait at the Peace Bridge between Buffalo and Niagara Falls reached more than two hours shortly after the new rules took effect. 
Alberta government unveils road map with goal of becoming hydrogen export superpower

Alberta government unveils road map with goal of becoming hydrogen export superpower

Along with export potential, the report identifies four leading domestic markets for clean hydrogen, which is hydrogen produced with minimal greenhouse-gas emissions. They include home and business heating, power generation, transportation, and hydrogen for industrial use.
Alberta agriculture minister quits cabinet amid concerns about drinking

Alberta agriculture minister quits cabinet amid concerns about drinking

The issue of Devin Dreeshen's drinking surfaced last week in a lawsuit filed by a former senior government staffer, who once had a romantic relationship with him.
Bill to give municipalities tools to recoup unpaid oil, gas taxes

Bill to give municipalities tools to recoup unpaid oil, gas taxes

Roughly 57 per cent of companies who owe taxes are still operating in the province.
Black Diamond martial artist bound for world championships

Black Diamond martial artist bound for world championships

“It’s really exciting and for Conrad it’s really cool because it’s really made him understand the whole concept of goal-setting and working towards it and he’s actually going now and he’s worked hard to get there.”
Crossfield’s Robert Adam secures top 12 in Project WILD competition

Crossfield’s Robert Adam secures top 12 in Project WILD competition

Crossfield musician Robert Adam is one step closer to $100,000 thanks to his talents as a budding country artist.
PHOTOS: Dancing in the dark – northern lights put on a show

PHOTOS: Dancing in the dark – northern lights put on a show

PHOTOS: Aurora Borealis? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country?
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