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Head of Alberta Energy Regulator declines to say when province told of oilsands leak

Head of Alberta Energy Regulator declines to say when province told of oilsands leak

OTTAWA — The head of the Alberta Energy Regulator has refused to tell a parliamentary committee investigating releases from an oilsands tailings pond about when the provincial government was told about the problem.
Woman charged with dangerous driving after male pedestrian killed in Lethbridge

Woman charged with dangerous driving after male pedestrian killed in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in southern Alberta have charged a woman in a collision earlier this year that left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured. Officers responding to the January crash in Lethbridge, Alta.
Avalanche kills man who was with group in closed area of Lake Louise ski hill

Avalanche kills man who was with group in closed area of Lake Louise ski hill

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — A man who was among a group that was caught in an avalanche in a closed area of a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains has died. RCMP Cpl.
WHL playoffs: Blades knock off Rebels 5-3 to force Game 7 showdown

WHL playoffs: Blades knock off Rebels 5-3 to force Game 7 showdown

RED DEER, Alta. — After losing the first three games of their best-of-seven Western Hockey League playoff series, the Saskatoon Blades have rallied to force a Game 7.
Alberta Energy Regulator: Suncor has reported dead birds at oilsands tailings pond

Alberta Energy Regulator: Suncor has reported dead birds at oilsands tailings pond

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Alberta Energy Regulator says it is investigating after Suncor reported the discovery of dozens of dead birds at an oilsands tailings pond.
Edmonton recorded highest number of violent crimes last year: police

Edmonton recorded highest number of violent crimes last year: police

EDMONTON — Police in Alberta's capital say 2022 saw the highest number of violent crimes ever reported in a single year.
Alberta program receives more than $3 million for PTSD treatment and research

Alberta program receives more than $3 million for PTSD treatment and research

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it's investing more than $3 million on rehabilitation and research for military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Keystone spill caused by crack that progressed over time: TC Energy

Keystone spill caused by crack that progressed over time: TC Energy

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says a third-party investigation into an oil spill from the company's Keystone pipeline in December has concluded the incident was caused by a crack in a weld that occurred at the time of the pipeline's construction.
Alberta appoints former United Conservative Party leadership candidate to AIMCo board

Alberta appoints former United Conservative Party leadership candidate to AIMCo board

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has appointed a candidate who ran for the leadership of the United Conservative Party last year to the board of a Crown corporation with billions of dollars in assets.
Alberta educational assistant charged with sexually assaulting minors: police

Alberta educational assistant charged with sexually assaulting minors: police

GRANDE CACHE, ALBERTA — Alberta RCMP say a 28-year-old educational assistant is facing six charges related to the sexual exploitation of two minors.
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