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Federal minister says not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender policy debate

Federal minister says not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender policy debate

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to depoliticize the debate around upcoming legislation affecting transgender youth, but a federal minister says that's not possible.
AI boom could spur large-scale investments in clean energy: experts

AI boom could spur large-scale investments in clean energy: experts

CALGARY — The coming boom in artificial intelligence represents both a threat and an opportunity for the clean energy transition, market experts suggest.
Safety board flags cloudy weather, time pressure in Alberta plane crash that killed 6

Safety board flags cloudy weather, time pressure in Alberta plane crash that killed 6

KANANASKIS, Alta.
Albert government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol

Albert government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol

EDMONTON — Albertans won't be able to buy alcohol from grocery and convenience stores after all.
Gas well fire north of Calgary that sent five to hospital extinguished, company says

Gas well fire north of Calgary that sent five to hospital extinguished, company says

COCHRANE, Alta. — A fire at a gas well north of Calgary that injured five workers earlier this week has been extinguished. HWN Energy Ltd. says it consulted with industry experts and implemented a well control plan that was reviewed by regulators.
Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails

Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says her recent comments about chemtrails don't mean she believes the United States government is spraying them in the province.
Gas well fire north of Calgary finally out; investigations into cause underway

Gas well fire north of Calgary finally out; investigations into cause underway

COCHRANE, Alta. — An energy company that runs a natural gas well north of Calgary says a roughly 24-hour fire that injured five workers has finally been snuffed out.
Kayaker dies after capsizing on river in central Alberta: RCMP

Kayaker dies after capsizing on river in central Alberta: RCMP

HINTON, Alta. — An Alberta man is dead after his kayak capsized on the Athabasca River. RCMP say they responded to a call on Saturday about a man in medical distress near the town of Hinton, Alta.
Topaz Energy to acquire royalty interest in Tourmaline properties

Topaz Energy to acquire royalty interest in Tourmaline properties

CALGARY — Tourmaline Oil Corp. says it has signed a $278.2-million deal with Topaz Energy Corp. giving Topaz a gross overriding royalty interest in recently acquired lands in Alberta and B.C.
Fresh fears over Middle East tensions cast cloud as energy leaders meet in Calgary

Fresh fears over Middle East tensions cast cloud as energy leaders meet in Calgary

CALGARY — Worries over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potential to cause oil price disruptions hung over day one of a major energy sector conference in Calgary.