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'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

Air Canada pilots hope their employer will modernize the "stale and outdated" 10-year contract, says union.
As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

Hours away from an unprecedented potential shutdown at the country's two biggest railways, business groups ratcheted up their pleas for Ottawa to step in.
Revised no-cost Calgary to Banff rail deal hinges on province's rail master plan

Revised no-cost Calgary to Banff rail deal hinges on province's rail master plan

The developers of a Calgary airport to Banff rail line said they can operate the Banff line at no cost to the province if Alberta builds a central rail terminal in downtown Calgary and connects it to the Green Line.
Beiseker Fire Department remembers former colleague lost in Jasper fires

Beiseker Fire Department remembers former colleague lost in Jasper fires

“Morgan was the best of us, and deserves to be remembered for the life he lived and for the sacrifice he made to protect another town to which he owed nothing."
'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.
'Another blow': Many Ukrainian refugees who settled in Jasper now without homes

'Another blow': Many Ukrainian refugees who settled in Jasper now without homes

"I fell in love with Jasper and hospitable local people with all my heart and thought that I would grow old in this wonderful, incredibly beautiful place."
Northern Alberta man faces charges after firearm waived around at rodeo

Northern Alberta man faces charges after firearm waived around at rodeo

A 20-year-old man from Goodfish Lake is facing several firearms charges following an incident at the Kikino Rodeo on Aug. 17.
Jasper wildfire: Charges laid in illegal drone incident, fire activity increases

Jasper wildfire: Charges laid in illegal drone incident, fire activity increases

A member of the public reported illegal drone use in Jasper National Park to Parks Canada law enforcement running a traffic check stop, and charges were laid against the drone operator.
Crown files notice, may appeal not-guilty verdicts in Coutts murder-conspiracy case

Crown files notice, may appeal not-guilty verdicts in Coutts murder-conspiracy case

Crown prosecutors in Alberta have given notice they plan to appeal the not-guilty verdicts given to two men arrested at the 2022 blockade at Coutts, Alta.
Alberta NHL player joins Blues after stalemate with Edmonton Oilers

Alberta NHL player joins Blues after stalemate with Edmonton Oilers

Bragg Creek's Dylan Holloway now part of St. Louis Blues after Edmonton Oilers decline to match offer-sheet
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