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Alberta schools drafting contingency plans ahead of looming support worker strike

Alberta schools drafting contingency plans ahead of looming support worker strike

EDMONTON — Two Alberta school divisions gearing up for a strike by more than 3,000 support workers say they're drawing up contingency plans but encourage parents to keep in touch with their school's principal.
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane undergoes successful knee surgery

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane undergoes successful knee surgery

EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane was expected to need four to eight weeks of recovery time after undergoing successful knee surgery, the NHL team said Friday.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle

Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand "ready to support our American neighbours" as wildfires devastate parts of Southern California.
Crown seeks jail time for pair convicted of mischief at Coutts border blockade

Crown seeks jail time for pair convicted of mischief at Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — One of two men who became the faces of a blockade at a key Alberta border crossing in 2022 offered a public apology Thursday at the end of sentencing arguments.
Alberta United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay, taxpayer funding for their caucus

Alberta United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay, taxpayer funding for their caucus

EDMONTON — Alberta United Conservative members of the legislature have voted to boost MLA salaries for the first time since 2013. The decision was part of a package of funding perks approved by UCP members during a committee meeting Thursday.
Education support workers in and near Edmonton could walk off job as soon as Monday

Education support workers in and near Edmonton could walk off job as soon as Monday

EDMONTON — More than 3,000 educational support workers in Edmonton and some nearby communities could walk off the job as early as Monday.
CNRL to boost oil, gas output by 12 per cent in 2025

CNRL to boost oil, gas output by 12 per cent in 2025

CALGARY — Oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says it plans to boost its overall production by 12 per cent in 2025. The Calgary-based company says it is targeting average annual production of between 1.51 million and 1.
Political uncertainty could derail major carbon capture project: experts

Political uncertainty could derail major carbon capture project: experts

CALGARY — The fate of Canada's largest proposed carbon capture and storage project is even more uncertain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement this week amplified existing unknowns around the future of energy and climate pol
WHL roundup: Tulk scores hat trick in Hitmen's 5-1 win over Warriors

WHL roundup: Tulk scores hat trick in Hitmen's 5-1 win over Warriors

CALGARY — Oliver Tulk's hat trick spurred the Calgary Hitmen to a 5-1 win over the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday.
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