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Alberta’s oil and gas wells threaten people’s health, but there are disparities in who is most at risk

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Special avalanche warning issued in B.C., Alberta as 'dangerous' conditions develop

Special avalanche warning issued in B.C., Alberta as 'dangerous' conditions develop

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning covering large sections of B.C. and western Alberta's backcountry, saying triggered slides could be "dangerous and destructive.
Red ink, tax cuts, debt payments: Highlights of Alberta's budget

Red ink, tax cuts, debt payments: Highlights of Alberta's budget

EDMONTON — The Alberta government tabled its budget on Thursday. Here are some of the highlights: -- $5.
Meg Energy earnings rise to $106 million in fourth quarter, revenues decline

Meg Energy earnings rise to $106 million in fourth quarter, revenues decline

CALGARY — Meg Energy Corp. says it earned $106 million in its fourth quarter, up from $103 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company says revenues totalled $1.15 billion, down from $1.44 billion during the same quarter last year.
Defending champion Gushue aiming to win Brier for a record seventh time

Defending champion Gushue aiming to win Brier for a record seventh time

KELOWNA, B.C. — There was a time when a Canadian men's curling championship always seemed just out of Brad Gushue's reach. Now the veteran skip is simply the man to beat at the Montana's Brier. His St. John's, N.L.
Bronze statue of women's rights pioneer cut off at ankles, stolen from Edmonton park

Bronze statue of women's rights pioneer cut off at ankles, stolen from Edmonton park

EDMONTON — A life-sized bronze statue of Canadian women's rights pioneer Emily Murphy has been stolen from a city park. David Turnbull of the Edmonton Arts Council said Thursday only the shoes remain of the statue.
Engine failure, bucket led to deadly helicopter crash during Alberta wildfire: TSB

Engine failure, bucket led to deadly helicopter crash during Alberta wildfire: TSB

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says engine failure less than a minute into a flight contributed to a deadly helicopter crash during a 2023 wildfire in northern Alberta.
Veren shares jump as oil and gas producer announces improved well performance

Veren shares jump as oil and gas producer announces improved well performance

CALGARY — Shares in Veren Inc. jumped as the oil and gas producer said it finished 2024 with improved performance out of its wells in northwestern Alberta and would take a breather from big asset deals.
Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

Alberta man spearheads parliamentary petition to keep Trump out of Canada

OTTAWA — More than 36,000 people have signed a parliamentary petition urging Ottawa to bar U.S. President Donald Trump from Canada for persistently threatening the country's sovereignty.
Guthrie returns to Alberta legislature after quitting cabinet, calling out government

Guthrie returns to Alberta legislature after quitting cabinet, calling out government

EDMONTON — One day after quitting cabinet and calling out his own government, Peter Guthrie returned to the house Wednesday, sat in the back row and looked at his phone while the Opposition NDP used his words to attack his colleagues.