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WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

CALGARY — WestJet workers are getting a new look as the airline revamps its uniforms with an eye to gender inclusivity.
Government emissions targets for fertilizer use unrealistic, industry report argues

Government emissions targets for fertilizer use unrealistic, industry report argues

CALGARY — A new industry-led report suggests Canada's farmers can likely only achieve half of the federal government's targeted 30 per cent reduction in fertilizer emissions by 2030.
Strawn, Lohner share lead in Canadian senior men's golf championship

Strawn, Lohner share lead in Canadian senior men's golf championship

RED DEER, Alta. — Two American golfers share the lead after Tuesday's first round of the Canadian senior men's golf championship. Rusty Strawn of McDonough, Ga., and Mike Lohner of Southlake, Texas, both shot 3-under 69s.
Kenney says won't stay quiet as possible successor pitches separation plan

Kenney says won't stay quiet as possible successor pitches separation plan

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says his party was founded on a strong Alberta within Confederation and he won’t sit idly by while one of the candidates vying to replace him pitches a "risky, dangerous, half-baked" and "banana republic" plan for more
Family of slain Calgary mother and daughter express fear, pain at sentencing hearing

Family of slain Calgary mother and daughter express fear, pain at sentencing hearing

CALGARY — Family members say they have struggled with fear and pain since a woman and her young daughter were killed and buried in a shallow grave west of Calgary more than three years ago.
Imperial signs deal with U.S.-based Air Products for hydrogen

Imperial signs deal with U.S.-based Air Products for hydrogen

CALGARY — Imperial Oil says it has reached a deal with a U.S.-based industrial gas company to supply low-carbon hydrogen for its proposed renewable diesel complex near Edmonton.
First Nation suing Alberta government over cumulative environmental effects

First Nation suing Alberta government over cumulative environmental effects

EDMONTON — A northern Alberta First Nation has filed what experts say is the province's first lawsuitclaiming cumulative effects from industry, agriculture and settlement are so pervasive, they violate the band's treaty rights.
Begelton paces Stampeders to 26-18 win over frustrated Elks

Begelton paces Stampeders to 26-18 win over frustrated Elks

CALGARY — Reggie Begelton didn’t have to look far for motivation on Labour Day at McMahon Stadium.
UCP sends out mail-in ballots; leadership hopefuls voice final remarks in debate

UCP sends out mail-in ballots; leadership hopefuls voice final remarks in debate

Eligible UCP members have until Oct. 3 to send in their mail-in ballots. In-person voting will take place on Oct.6, after which a new leader of the UCP — and the province — will be announced.
Community safety a priority in Jasper as lightning-sparked blaze grows

Community safety a priority in Jasper as lightning-sparked blaze grows

JASPER, ALTA. — A wildfire sparked by lightning near Alberta's Jasper National Park is now estimated to be between five and seven kilometres in size.
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