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Tragic fire that killed seven deemed not suspicious: Alberta RCMP

Tragic fire that killed seven deemed not suspicious: Alberta RCMP

CHESTERMERE, Alta. — Alberta RCMP say a fire that killed seven members of the same family earlier this month is not suspicious.
Oilers acquire veteran defenceman Duncan Keith in trade with Chicago

Oilers acquire veteran defenceman Duncan Keith in trade with Chicago

EDMONTON — Veteran defenceman Duncan Keith wanted to be closer to home, and the Edmonton Oilers appeared to be the right fit.
NDP raises concern about hospital bed closures

NDP raises concern about hospital bed closures

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition health critic is sounding the alarm on hospital bed closures during the summer which the provincial health delivery agency says is due to staffing shortages.
Regulator says Brookfield used 'abusive' tactics in hostile bid for Inter Pipeline

Regulator says Brookfield used 'abusive' tactics in hostile bid for Inter Pipeline

CALGARY — Alberta's securities regulator has said Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP used "abusive" tactics in its attempt to acquire Calgary-based Inter Pipeline Ltd.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants Canada to reopen to fully vaccinated visitors

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants Canada to reopen to fully vaccinated visitors

OTTAWA — Canada should reopen the border to fully vaccinated foreign visitors, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Monday, adding he will advocate for the loosened rules the next time provincial leaders have a conversation with Prime Minister Justin Tr
Alberta premier says province will not bring in COVID-19 vaccine passports

Alberta premier says province will not bring in COVID-19 vaccine passports

CALGARY — Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta will not be following the lead of Quebec and Manitoba on vaccine passports.
Youth charged with arson that destroyed abandoned Catholic church in Alberta

Youth charged with arson that destroyed abandoned Catholic church in Alberta

KEHEWIN CREE NATION, Alta. — A youth has been charged with setting a fire that has destroyed an abandoned Catholic church on a First Nation in Alberta.
'Safe enough:' Thousands gather at Calgary Stampede's live music venue

'Safe enough:' Thousands gather at Calgary Stampede's live music venue

CALGARY — A bird's-eye view of a popular live music venue on its first night at the Calgary Stampede showed hundreds of people standing close together, waiting for a swab or to hand over proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.
Floats, horses, bands, but no spectators: Parade kicks off return of Calgary Stampede

Floats, horses, bands, but no spectators: Parade kicks off return of Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is back and kicked off Friday morning with the usual array of floats, bands, horses and dignitaries. But the first parade since the COVID-19 pandemic was missing one main ingredient from the past — spectators.
Atco to use organic waste to produce 'renewable natural gas'

Atco to use organic waste to produce 'renewable natural gas'

CALGARY — Atco Energy Solutions has announced the construction of a new facility that will use the byproducts from organic waste to produce "renewable" natural gas.
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