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Court date set in advance of fatality inquiry into Columbia Icefield bus rollover

Court date set in advance of fatality inquiry into Columbia Icefield bus rollover

A court date has been set in advance of a fatality inquiry for three people killed when a tour bus tumbled down an embankment on the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park.
Alberta spending $900,000 to upgrade monitoring as wildfire season begins

Alberta spending $900,000 to upgrade monitoring as wildfire season begins

As Alberta heads into the heart of wildfire season, the province is committing almost $1 million to upgrade its early-warning systems.
Sweet Passover staple Manischewitz wine missing from most Seder tables this year

Sweet Passover staple Manischewitz wine missing from most Seder tables this year

TORONTO — A syrupy sweet Passover staple will be absent across much of Canada this year thanks to restrictions on the sale of American booze, bringing the trade war to the Seder table.
Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government's proposed bill to wipe out municipal councils' codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. "This bill is an affront to local voters.
Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at renowned Alberta horse jumping venue

Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at renowned Alberta horse jumping venue

CALGARY — One of Canada's most celebrated show jumping venues now has the royal seal of approval. Spruce Meadows, just south of Calgary, announced Wednesday that Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is now its royal patron.
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major
Ruptured Keystone pipeline segment isolated, spill cleanup ongoing: South Bow

Ruptured Keystone pipeline segment isolated, spill cleanup ongoing: South Bow

CALGARY — The owner of the Keystone pipeline says a segment that ruptured in North Dakota has been isolated and the oil spill has been contained. Calgary-based South Bow Corp.
Alberta moves to restrict public boards' power to police trustees, councilors

Alberta moves to restrict public boards' power to police trustees, councilors

EDMONTON — The Alberta United Conservative government introduced two bills Tuesday to reduce the self-policing powers of elected public school boards and municipal councils.
Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant public address: health minister

Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant public address: health minister

EDMONTON — Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's measles outbreak isn't dire enough for the province's top public health doctor to address the public, despite mounting calls for the government to do more to stop the spread.
Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA — The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
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