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Three people face more than 100 charges in child abuse case in Edmonton, police say

Three people face more than 100 charges in child abuse case in Edmonton, police say

EDMONTON — Police say an Edmonton couple and a family member have been charged with more than 100 offences in what investigators are describing as one of the most disturbing cases of child abuse they have seen.
Federal government backstops carbon price in first-of-its-kind deal

Federal government backstops carbon price in first-of-its-kind deal

CALGARY — A Calgary carbon capture company has signed a first-of-its-kind carbon offtake agreement with the federal government, a significant milestone that some say could help unlock future private-sector investments in decarbonization projects.
Athabasca Oil, Cenovus to create joint venture in Kaybob Duvernay

Athabasca Oil, Cenovus to create joint venture in Kaybob Duvernay

CALGARY — Athabasca Oil Corp. and Cenovus Energy Inc. say they will create a new joint venture stand-alone company called Duvernay Energy Corp.
Alberta to allow pot shops to sell cannabis at adult-only trade shows, festivals

Alberta to allow pot shops to sell cannabis at adult-only trade shows, festivals

Albertans will soon see pot shops selling cannabis at some festivals and trade shows. The province will begin allowing licensed cannabis retailers to operate temporary sales locations at adult-only events come Jan. 31.
Alberta ethics commissioner says rules followed in firing of ex-public health officer

Alberta ethics commissioner says rules followed in firing of ex-public health officer

EDMONTON — Alberta’s ethics commissioner says no rules were broken when the former chief medical officer of health was hired for — then promptly fired from — a new job with the province.
Short-handed goals lift Flames past Panthers 3-1

Short-handed goals lift Flames past Panthers 3-1

CALGARY — Excellent goaltending and an opportunistic penalty kill were the formula for success for the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
Pause extended for removing Edmonton homeless camps, but parties agree some can go

Pause extended for removing Edmonton homeless camps, but parties agree some can go

EDMONTON — A judge has extended an emergency pause on a police plan to remove a long list of homeless encampments in Edmonton after police, the city and a human rights group reached an agreement that will see eight camps that are considered a public
Smith says it wasn't her decision to nix job offer to Alberta public health doctor

Smith says it wasn't her decision to nix job offer to Alberta public health doctor

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith is denying it was her decision to quash the hiring of Alberta's former chief medical officer to a new job at the province's health agency.
Trans Mountain project costs 'reasonably and justifiably incurred:' company says

Trans Mountain project costs 'reasonably and justifiably incurred:' company says

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has submitted evidence to support its claim that oil companies must pay more in tolls in light of the pipeline project's mounting costs.
Olympic and world champion Marco Odermatt wins back-to-back giant slaloms in Alta Badia

Olympic and world champion Marco Odermatt wins back-to-back giant slaloms in Alta Badia

LA VILLA, Italy (AP) — Olympic champion. World champion. And virtually unbeatable on the World Cup circuit. When it comes to giant slalom, Marco Odermatt is completely dominant.
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