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First Nation suing Alberta government over cumulative environmental effects

First Nation suing Alberta government over cumulative environmental effects

EDMONTON — A northern Alberta First Nation has filed what experts say is the province's first lawsuitclaiming cumulative effects from industry, agriculture and settlement are so pervasive, they violate the band's treaty rights.
Begelton paces Stampeders to 26-18 win over frustrated Elks

Begelton paces Stampeders to 26-18 win over frustrated Elks

CALGARY — Reggie Begelton didn’t have to look far for motivation on Labour Day at McMahon Stadium.
Community safety a priority in Jasper as lightning-sparked blaze grows

Community safety a priority in Jasper as lightning-sparked blaze grows

JASPER, ALTA. — A wildfire sparked by lightning near Alberta's Jasper National Park is now estimated to be between five and seven kilometres in size.
Jade Eagleson talks past mistakes, musical inspiration ahead of CCMA Awards

Jade Eagleson talks past mistakes, musical inspiration ahead of CCMA Awards

CALGARY — Jade Eagleson is hoping to get a second chance at giving an acceptance speech at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards this weekend in Calgary. Although the Bailieboro, Ont.
Special air quality statements in place for most of Alberta, eastern B.C.

Special air quality statements in place for most of Alberta, eastern B.C.

Special air quality statements are in place for most of Alberta and eastern B.C. due to drifting smoke from wildfires in both provinces.
Second-degree murder charges filed in fatal stabbing outside Banff, Alta., bar

Second-degree murder charges filed in fatal stabbing outside Banff, Alta., bar

BANFF, Alta. — Second-degree murder charges have been filed against a B.C. man in connection with a fatal stabbing outside a bar in Banff, Alta.
Stampeders looking to return to winning ways against Elks in Labour Day Classic

Stampeders looking to return to winning ways against Elks in Labour Day Classic

CALGARY — Jake Maier has redemption on his mind heading into Monday’s game between his Calgary Stampeders and the Edmonton Elks.
Recent Suncor fatalities 'devastating' for survivors of other workplace tragedies

Recent Suncor fatalities 'devastating' for survivors of other workplace tragedies

CALGARY — When Alyssa Grocutt's father died, the funeral home engraved his fingerprints onto a necklace for her to keep as a memento. Thirteen years later, Alyssa still wears the necklace daily.
RCMP say man dead following report of stabbing outside Banff, Alta., bar

RCMP say man dead following report of stabbing outside Banff, Alta., bar

BANFF, Alta. — A man from Alberta has died after a fight police say happened outside a bar in Banff.
'Modified racing vehicle' crash on Calgary streets kills driver

'Modified racing vehicle' crash on Calgary streets kills driver

CALGARY — Police in Calgary are investigating a fatal crash of a what they call a "modified racing vehicle" on city streets.
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