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Alberta, B.C. toast wine deal after tiff over taxing direct sales to consumers

EDMONTON — The Alberta-British Columbia wine fight appears to be coming to an end. The premiers of both provinces announced Tuesday a one-year deal to again allow Albertans to directly order wine from more than 300 B.C.

Jul 16, 2024 5:37 PM Read more >

No suspects in fire that razed trailer used for residential school investigative work

SADDLE LAKE, ALTA. — The RCMP is asking for the public's help after a fire in Alberta destroyed a trailer being used for residential school investigative work.

Jul 16, 2024 3:34 PM Read more >

B.C. premier says working with Ottawa can feel like 'beating our head against a wall'

HALIFAX — Canada's premiers on Tuesday lamented what they said was the federal government's lack of teamwork on important files from housing to school lunch programs, with British Columbia's premier saying working with Ottawa can feel like “beating o

Jul 16, 2024 3:22 PM Read more >

TC Energy's US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp., the Canadian company behind the ill-fated Keystone XL pipeline, has suffered a major blow after a trade tribunal tossed out its claim to US$15 billion in damages.

Jul 16, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

'I was terrified': Coutts protester says he fled after arrival of RCMP and helicopter

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A protester at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., described in court Tuesday a police presence so overwhelming and intimidating that he decided to go home early. "I observed the helicopter (and) drones.

Jul 16, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Almondo Sewell returns to Edmonton Elks as their defensive line coach

EDMONTON — Almondo Sewell is back with the Edmonton Elks. Sewell rejoined the CFL franchise Tuesday as its defensive line coach. He replaces Nate O'Neal, who resigned.

Jul 16, 2024 11:08 AM Read more >

Heat could hang over Alberta for 10 days, bringing highs up to 36 C

A heat warning has been issued for large parts of Alberta, where Environment Canada is warning daytime highs up to 36 C could linger for the next eight to 10 days.

Jul 16, 2024 7:26 AM Read more >

Edmonton Elks fire head coach/GM Chris Jones after 0-5 start

EDMONTON — Close wasn't good enough for the Edmonton Elks, and Chris Jones has paid the price. The decision to fire the Elks' general manager and coach came down to one man: Rick LeLacheur.

Jul 15, 2024 6:36 PM Read more >

Country artist recalls singing about "Freedom" at Coutts blockade, court hears

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The COVID-19 blockade at Coutts, Alta., drew on support from a cross-section of people, including a country musician who jumped at the chance to perform “Freedom” at the barricade, a courtroom heard Monday.

Jul 15, 2024 4:11 PM Read more >

Brett Sutter retires after 17 pro hockey seasons, 1,090 AHL games

CALGARY — Brett Sutter announced his retirement from pro hockey after 17 seasons Monday. The son of former NHL coach Darryl Sutter played in 1,090 games in the American Hockey League, which ranks fourth all-time, and another 60 in the NHL.

Jul 15, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >