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N.W.T. extends state of emergency, premier tours Edmonton evacuation centre

N.W.T. extends state of emergency, premier tours Edmonton evacuation centre

EDMONTON — A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes. "I want to go home, too. We all want to go home.
Edmonton officer faces assault charges after use-of-force investigation: ASIRT

Edmonton officer faces assault charges after use-of-force investigation: ASIRT

EDMONTON — Alberta’s police oversight agency says an Edmonton police officer is facing assault charges after a use-of-force investigation. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says it was called to investigate the arrest of a man on Nov.
Ottawa investigating logging company over bridge in Alberta's Kananaskis Country

Ottawa investigating logging company over bridge in Alberta's Kananaskis Country

Federal officials are investigating an Alberta logging company for building a bridge without a permit over a river considered crucial habitat for threatened species.
Air Canada slashing routes out of Calgary in face of ongoing pilot shortage

Air Canada slashing routes out of Calgary in face of ongoing pilot shortage

CALGARY — Air Canada is slashing six major routes out of Calgary this winter, in part due to an industry-wide pilot shortage that the carrier says threatens its "overall operational stability.
Alberta premier condemns federal environment minister's emissions cap comments

Alberta premier condemns federal environment minister's emissions cap comments

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is blasting federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault over comments he made about capping emissions.
'An early warning': Researchers see spike in opioids in Alberta wastewater samples

'An early warning': Researchers see spike in opioids in Alberta wastewater samples

CALGARY — Researchers say the amount of opioids and other illicit drugs found in a monitoring of Alberta wastewater jumped in June.
Bill Peters hired by WHL team 4 years after it was exposed that he directed racial slurs at a player

Bill Peters hired by WHL team 4 years after it was exposed that he directed racial slurs at a player

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — Bill Peters has been hired as the coach of the Western Hockey League’s Lethbridge Hurricanes, the former Calgary Flames coach's first job in North America since it emerged four years ago that he directed racial slurs at a p
Peters named Hurricanes head coach, first coaching job after racism controversy

Peters named Hurricanes head coach, first coaching job after racism controversy

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Bill Peters is being given a second chance by the Lethbridge Hurricanes, but not by the former player who was the target of his racism.
Mother and son reported missing in southern Alberta found safe, RCMP say

Mother and son reported missing in southern Alberta found safe, RCMP say

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Mounties say a mother and son who disappeared while rafting in southern Alberta have been found safe.
Some communities oppose Alberta's six-month pause on renewable energy approvals

Some communities oppose Alberta's six-month pause on renewable energy approvals

Some Alberta communities are pushing back against the provincial government's six-month pause on approvals of new renewable energy projects.
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