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Made-in-Athabasca wildfire water cannon makes a splash

Made-in-Athabasca wildfire water cannon makes a splash

The HydroDome 1000, built in Athabasca, could change fire season in Alberta for communities, private industry
Man in northern Alberta break-in attempt with clown mask receives 10 months in jail

Man in northern Alberta break-in attempt with clown mask receives 10 months in jail

Justice says sentence could have easily been much higher
Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path to House

Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path to House

Damien Kurek resigned his seat in Battle River—Crowfoot earlier this month after winning more than 82 per cent support in the April 28 election.
Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect

Beginning Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is officially lowering the required threshold for citizens to initiate a provincewide referendum, including on separation.
Canada's liquefied natural gas touted — and doubted — as a green 'transition' fuel

Canada's liquefied natural gas touted — and doubted — as a green 'transition' fuel

Shell and four Asian companies are partners in LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C., the first facility to export Canadian gas across the Pacific in an ultra-chilled liquid state using specialized tankers. A handful of other projects are either under construction or in development on the B.C. coast.
Alberta artist uses ‘disrupted realism’ to paint wildlife during demo at Jasper Park Lodge

Alberta artist uses ‘disrupted realism’ to paint wildlife during demo at Jasper Park Lodge

"When I would do the realistic stuff, it kind of became wallpaper, but as soon as you put the slaps of orange or magenta or something, this disruption [is] arresting and it’s interesting."
Alberta town hall speakers claim Canada cannot be fixed, push for independence

Alberta town hall speakers claim Canada cannot be fixed, push for independence

From academics to activists, a diverse group of speakers gathered at an Alberta sovereignty town hall to discuss the province's relationship with Canada.
Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction

Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction

The fate of Tyra, Drumheller's towering Tyrannosaurus Rex, hangs in the balance as officials prepare to conduct an engineering study this fall to assess the iconic landmark's structural integrity and future.
Alberta photographer wins prestigious black and white awards

Alberta photographer wins prestigious black and white awards

Jacquie Matechuk, a celebrated member of the Route 22 Artist Collective, continues to impress on the world stage, earning two gold awards at the 2025 reFocus Awards Honours.
Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine

Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine

The medication has proven to be problematic for Premier Danielle Smith's government after it struck a deal for the medicine three years ago to fill a gap during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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