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Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

VANCOUVER — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her province has begun talks with British Columbia as part of a push to greatly expand the reach of Canadian natural gas to more foreign markets.
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Calgary company partners with Adidas to produce CO2-embedded running shoes

Calgary company partners with Adidas to produce CO2-embedded running shoes

CALGARY — A Calgary-based technology company has paired up with Adidas in a partnership that will see the sneaker giant manufacture some of its shoes using ink embedded with captured carbon emissions.
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Alberta energy minister told to design incentives for industry to clean up oil wells

Alberta energy minister told to design incentives for industry to clean up oil wells

EDMONTON — Direction from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to her new energy minister suggests the United Conservative government hasn't given up on a controversial program that would see taxpayers backstop the cleanup of old oil and gas wells that com
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Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

WINNIPEG — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing when it comes to some of the big issues in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous health care.
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Edmonton's Dunbar faces old squad as Elks, Ticats meet in matchup of struggling teams

Edmonton's Dunbar faces old squad as Elks, Ticats meet in matchup of struggling teams

EDMONTON — Steven Dunbar Jr. enjoyed a breakout 2022 season in a black and gold Hamilton Tiger-Cats jersey, catching 72 passes for 1,000 yards.
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Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says

Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says

DRUMHELLER, Alta.
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Critics say Alberta environment minister's mandate letter lacks specifics on climate

Critics say Alberta environment minister's mandate letter lacks specifics on climate

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's direction to her new environment minister lacks specifics on climate change and does more to protect industry interests than ecosystems, critics say.
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'Guns and gangs': Alberta First Nation gets federal cash for gang suppression

'Guns and gangs': Alberta First Nation gets federal cash for gang suppression

TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION, ALBERTA — A southern Alberta First Nation is to receive funding to help deal with a sharp increase in crime and develop anti-gang programming.
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TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. says it has signed an agreement to acquire the minority stake in TransAlta Renewables Inc. that it does not already own in a deal it says will help simplify its structure and improve its strategic position.
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Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations declares state of emergency over opioid crisis

Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations declares state of emergency over opioid crisis

EDMONTON — Treaty 6 First Nations in Western Canada have declared a state of emergency over rising opioid deaths. The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations is calling on all levels of government for immediate support and funding to address the crisis.
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