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'A board-level topic': Energy sector routinely target of cyberattackers, experts say

'A board-level topic': Energy sector routinely target of cyberattackers, experts say

CALGARY — Cybersecurity experts aren't surprised by the revelation contained within a package of leaked U.S. intelligence documents suggesting Russian-backed hackers successfully gained access to Canada's natural gas distribution network.
Alberta premier says she's under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution

Alberta premier says she's under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is under investigation by the province's ethics commissioner into whether she interfered in the administration of justice in relation to a COVID-19 prosecution.
Drag community gets support at public library story times after escalating protests

Drag community gets support at public library story times after escalating protests

CALGARY — In a classroom inside Country Hills Library, a member of Calgary's drag community reads books to children. Dressed in a green and blue vest over a white shirt with a black tie, The Frizz asks participants to join in. "Just. Be. Who. You.

Man who was believed to be hiking west of Calgary found dead

KANANASKIS, Alta. — A man who was the subject of a search in a popular recreation area along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains near Calgary has been found dead.
Lentils, halal meat: Alberta food banks address demand for cultural groceries

Lentils, halal meat: Alberta food banks address demand for cultural groceries

EDMONTON — Jean Claude Munyezamu remembers answering a phone call from a six-year-old boy asking if his non-profit group could provide milk for his newborn sibling.
Searchers looking for man who police believe was hiking near Calgary

Searchers looking for man who police believe was hiking near Calgary

KANANASKIS, Alta. — Police and searchers are trying to find a man who may have been hiking earlier this week in a popular recreation area along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains near Calgary.
Alberta premier gives new version of why she spoke with accused before criminal trial

Alberta premier gives new version of why she spoke with accused before criminal trial

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has delivered a new version of why she engaged in a controversial phone call with a Calgary street pastor in which they discussed his upcoming criminal case related to COVID-19 public health measures.
Canadian woman released from Syrian camp released on bail in Alberta

Canadian woman released from Syrian camp released on bail in Alberta

OTTAWA — A Canadian woman who returned to Canada from a prison camp in northeastern Syria this week has been released on bail in Edmonton pending a terrorism peace bond application, Mounties in Alberta said Friday.
Day parole revoked for woman convicted in death of toddler found near Edmonton church

Day parole revoked for woman convicted in death of toddler found near Edmonton church

EDMONTON — A woman convicted in the death of a 19-month-old boy found outside an Edmonton church has had her day parole revoked.
Calgary woman granted interim injunction over opioid use changes awarded court costs

Calgary woman granted interim injunction over opioid use changes awarded court costs

CALGARY — A judge has awarded a Calgary woman more than $40,000 to help cover her court costs after she was granted an interim injunction last month that allows her to continue taking a potent opioid three times a day.
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