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Proposed southern Alberta coal mine could become renewable energy complex instead

Proposed southern Alberta coal mine could become renewable energy complex instead

CALGARY — One of the Australian companies that had proposed bringing coal mining back to the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains now says it may build a green hydrogen facility on the site instead. Montem Resources Ltd.
Report shows fossil fuel production out of step with government climate commitments

Report shows fossil fuel production out of step with government climate commitments

EDMONTON — Governments around the world expect to produce twice as much fossil fuels as their climate commitments would allow, a new international report has found.
Alberta country stars band together on song opposing Rocky Mountain coal mining

Alberta country stars band together on song opposing Rocky Mountain coal mining

EDMONTON — When Alberta country singer Corb Lund wrote a song 12 years ago about a rancher determined to defend the landscape he loves against encroaching development, it was just a campfire yarn.
Calgary medical examiner testifies 'very unlikely' toddler died in accidental fall

Calgary medical examiner testifies 'very unlikely' toddler died in accidental fall

CALGARY — A forensic pathologist says it's unlikely a toddler, found buried with her mother west of Calgary two years ago, died as a result of an accidental fall. Deputy medical examiner Dr.
Suspect found fit to stand trial in Calgary machete attacks

Suspect found fit to stand trial in Calgary machete attacks

CALGARY — A Calgary man charged following two downtown machete attacks has been found fit to stand trial.
CP Rail lowers volume outlook as supply chain woes, smaller grain crop weigh on Q3

CP Rail lowers volume outlook as supply chain woes, smaller grain crop weigh on Q3

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. lowered its volume outlook for the year as a weak grain crop and supply chain challenges weighed on its third-quarter results.
Draisaitl puts up four points as Oilers outlast Ducks for 6-5 win

Draisaitl puts up four points as Oilers outlast Ducks for 6-5 win

EDMONTON — It was a sloppy win, but the Edmonton Oilers weren’t about to complain.
Alberta COVID-19 cases decline, no indication yet of spike from Thanksgiving: Kenney

Alberta COVID-19 cases decline, no indication yet of spike from Thanksgiving: Kenney

EDMONTON — Pressure is easing slightly in Alberta hospitals as the province reported another decline in daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on Tuesday.
Next Edmonton mayor hopes for positive results with Alberta premier, UCP government

Next Edmonton mayor hopes for positive results with Alberta premier, UCP government

Edmonton’s next mayor says his goal with Premier Jason Kenney will be to keep it respectful and get things done.
Significant number of women, people of colour elected in Alberta municipal elections

Significant number of women, people of colour elected in Alberta municipal elections

CALGARY — The next mayor of Calgary says the diversity of the city's incoming council will bring "strength to decision-making" at a time when a significant number of women and people of colour were elected to municipal offices across Alberta.
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