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Rules for fuels: Federal government proposes regulations for Clean Fuel Standard

Rules for fuels: Federal government proposes regulations for Clean Fuel Standard

OTTAWA — The federal government has proposed rules for its Clean Fuel Standard that producers and distributors would have to follow under its climate plan.
Festive season in Banff has a new look this year

Festive season in Banff has a new look this year

BANFF – The town of Banff is known for its community Christmas cheer. A slate of events is scheduled every year to help bring people together in celebration of the holiday season.
Feds secure 500K vaccine doses for January as lockdown calls grow

Feds secure 500K vaccine doses for January as lockdown calls grow

Federal officials say they're pushing manufacturers to accelerate shipments of more COVID-19 vaccine doses as calls grow to lock down more parts of the country for the holidays.
Canadian Pacific to pilot hydrogen-powered train to decarbonize freight transport

Canadian Pacific to pilot hydrogen-powered train to decarbonize freight transport

CP's foray into hydrogen power comes as multiple industries are experimenting with the technology.
Trans Mountain shuts down pipeline expansion project to address worker safety

Trans Mountain shuts down pipeline expansion project to address worker safety

The company says its priorities remain the safety of its workers and maintaining a safe work environment.
Federal health minister asked to review Alberta's use of strychnine as wolf control

Federal health minister asked to review Alberta's use of strychnine as wolf control

Last March, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency renewed permission for Alberta to keep placing strychnine-laced bait in caribou habitat to reduce the number of wolves that prey on the endangered herds.
Pandemic financial pressures deplete finances, spirits as festive season approaches

Pandemic financial pressures deplete finances, spirits as festive season approaches

Like many Canadians financially hurt by the pandemic, her family of four is struggling to stay afloat even with the help of social assistance, food banks, clothing donations, and loans from friends and family.
Canadians asked to 'picture life without restaurants' as industry hits grim milestone

Canadians asked to 'picture life without restaurants' as industry hits grim milestone

At the height of the crisis, an estimated 800,000 restaurant jobs were lost or saw hours reduced to zero.
Hunter injured near Okotoks improving in hospital

Hunter injured near Okotoks improving in hospital

Chris Rusk a lover of the outdoors and family man
Food Banks Alberta prepares to support more Albertans this holiday season

Food Banks Alberta prepares to support more Albertans this holiday season

Amidst new provincial COVID-19 restrictions, Food Banks Alberta reminds citizens their doors are open.
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