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Oil and gas "existential crisis" looming in rural Alberta

Oil and gas "existential crisis" looming in rural Alberta

Municipalities can be leaders in creating a national energy strategy because they are so close to the situations on the ground, says the president of Rural Municipalities of Alberta – they can build a consensus together and then bring a plan forward to the federal government.
Social media companies should face new legal duty to 'act responsibly,' expert panel finds

Social media companies should face new legal duty to 'act responsibly,' expert panel finds

Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has himself recently indicated that legislation to address “online hate” will be introduced “very soon.”
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 20,000

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 20,000

More than 20,000 people have died due to COVID-19 in Canada. The sobering figure emerged this morning after Quebec reported 31 new fatalities related to the virus.
Ramp up Canadian vaccine manufacturing, says COVID-19 task force health adviser

Ramp up Canadian vaccine manufacturing, says COVID-19 task force health adviser

OTTAWA — A leading Canadian health expert on the federal government's COVID-19 Task Force says the pandemic should be viewed as a wake-up call for Canada to create its own domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity. Dr.
Ottawa orders independent review panel for Suncor Energy oilsands mine extension

Ottawa orders independent review panel for Suncor Energy oilsands mine extension

CALGARY — Ottawa says it is referring the impact assessment of a Suncor Energy Inc. oilsands mine extension in northern Alberta to an independent review panel.
Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations

Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations

CALGARY — The association representing oilfield service companies is boosting its 2021 drilling forecast by 29 per cent thanks to a stronger commodity price outlook.
Banff RCMP investigating fatal motor vehicle rollover

Banff RCMP investigating fatal motor vehicle rollover

A 23-year-old woman from Kelowna, B.C. was killed in the rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway near Banff on Wednesday evening (Jan. 27) at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Mayor Moghrabi says he ordered the lasagna

Mayor Moghrabi says he ordered the lasagna

Lac La Biche County mayor hopes restaurant lunch meeting brings small business awareness
Jennie's Diner defies restrictions and welcomes patrons for in-person dining

Jennie's Diner defies restrictions and welcomes patrons for in-person dining

“At least give us some hope, right now, there’s not a lot of hope.”
Keystone veto has big impacts in the Lakeland

Keystone veto has big impacts in the Lakeland

No surprise, but news of K-XL still creates disappointment and concern
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