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Huge crowds, road closures,and heavy security expected for Pope's visit to Alberta

Huge crowds, road closures,and heavy security expected for Pope's visit to Alberta

Organizers of the Pope's upcoming visit to Alberta are asking people to arrive early to events and follow the rules so Indigenous residential school survivors, elders and youth can attend them with dignity in the spirit of reconciliation and healing
Court documents detail RCMP hacking investigation into Alberta politician

Court documents detail RCMP hacking investigation into Alberta politician

Court documents show Mounties were initially pursuing criminal charges against an Alberta legislature member who admitted to hacking a government health website
WestJet check-in restored after system-wide outage snarled cross-country travel

WestJet check-in restored after system-wide outage snarled cross-country travel

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines' check-in services have been restored, after a temporary system outage caused flight delays and snarled travel across Canada Thursday morning.
Two men dead after small plane crashes in central Alberta, RCMP say

Two men dead after small plane crashes in central Alberta, RCMP say

DIDSBURY, Alta. — Mounties say two people have died after a small plane crashed in central Alberta. RCMP say officers from the Didsbury detachment and emergency crews were called to the crash site Wednesday in Mountain View County.
'Heartbeat of Mother Earth': Calgary Stampede hosts first powwow at Saddledome

'Heartbeat of Mother Earth': Calgary Stampede hosts first powwow at Saddledome

CALGARY — Men sit around large drums along the edges of the arena. Each group takes a turn drumming and singing.
'This was history:' 100-year-old hut in the Rocky Mountains dismantled due to erosion

'This was history:' 100-year-old hut in the Rocky Mountains dismantled due to erosion

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — When a daring construction crew entered a century-old hut in the Rockies on the first day of its takedown, they lit the fireplace one last time and discussed for an hour the gravity of what they were about to do.
Edmonton Oilers add goaltender Jack Campbell, bring back forward Evander Kane

Edmonton Oilers add goaltender Jack Campbell, bring back forward Evander Kane

EDMONTON — Evander Kane knows he left money on the table when he re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers. He's willing to take the hit if it means chasing hockey's ultimate prize.
Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

CALGARY — Shell Canada has announced plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country.
Household income declines in Alberta due to oil, but still among highest in Canada

Household income declines in Alberta due to oil, but still among highest in Canada

REGINA — Anca Dan built a successful career working administrative jobs in the oil and gas industry for more than two decades, but in recent years she has shifted her focus toward her own startup company — a lifestyle app for single parents.
Feds announce program to fight opioid poisoning in Edmonton

Feds announce program to fight opioid poisoning in Edmonton

EDMONTON — The federal government will spend more than $1 million to fight opioid poisoning in Edmonton.
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