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Alberta Energy Regulator reports runoff spill at Suncor's Fort Hills oilsands site

Alberta Energy Regulator reports runoff spill at Suncor's Fort Hills oilsands site

CALGARY — A spill of surface runoff from a containment pond at Suncor Energy’s Fort Hills oilsands site may have spanned more than a year, the Alberta Energy Regulator has announced. The regulator said that on Oct.
Brent Butt moves from comedy to dark suspense with first novel

Brent Butt moves from comedy to dark suspense with first novel

Certainly the book is a huge departure from the humour of Corner Gas.
Fatal collision near Vilna, Alberta on Saturday

Fatal collision near Vilna, Alberta on Saturday

Smoky Lake RCMP are reporting a fatal collision occurred involving three vehicles on Highway 28, near Vilna, Saturday afternoon.
Arrest made after shelter in place in St. Albert ends

Arrest made after shelter in place in St. Albert ends

The St. Albert RCMP were on the scene investigating a firearms complaint
Bill deprives voters of critical information, encourages corruption, says St. Albert MLA

Bill deprives voters of critical information, encourages corruption, says St. Albert MLA

Bill 8, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, halts conflict of interest investigations during elections and allows cabinet to set limits on gifts to politicians
Thrifting, regifting and bargain hunting: The etiquette of gift-giving on a budget

Thrifting, regifting and bargain hunting: The etiquette of gift-giving on a budget

“Gifting can cause anxiety, even conflict” — including between partners that harbour lopsided notions of giving."
Parks Canada resumes wildfire risk reduction work in Jasper

Parks Canada resumes wildfire risk reduction work in Jasper

Parks Canada has resumed its seasonal program of making Jasper National Park safer from the possibility of wildfires.
Saskatchewan RCMP arrest Alberta man in ATM thefts

Saskatchewan RCMP arrest Alberta man in ATM thefts

An Alberta man has been charged with theft of an ATM earlier this year in Saskatchewan.
Widespread illness closes Southern Alberta schools

Widespread illness closes Southern Alberta schools

“There were some kids that were still coming to school but after being seen by a nurse, had to be sent home."
Oil and gas well drilling to pick up in 2024: Forecast

Oil and gas well drilling to pick up in 2024: Forecast

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector says it expects modest growth in 2024.
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