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Alberta cabinet minister to follow rules after late-night Feucht legislature tour

Alberta cabinet minister to follow rules after late-night Feucht legislature tour

The singer has been a controversial figure for his outspoken social conservative views on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, and his concerts in other provinces have been cancelled due to public safety concerns.
Fisher expected to recover after grizzly attack in southern Alberta: Parks minister

Fisher expected to recover after grizzly attack in southern Alberta: Parks minister

The attack took place over the weekend near Milk River, 300 kilometres south of Calgary, close to the U.S. border.
Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting

Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting

Seismic lines attract moose and deer, and they in turn lead predators deep into caribou country.
Drone project laying groundwork for 'skyways' in northeastern Alberta

Drone project laying groundwork for 'skyways' in northeastern Alberta

Funded through a $90,000 Small Community Opportunity Program grant from the province of Alberta and accessed through Alberta HUB, the project is exploring what AERIUM Analytics Director Dan Juhlin calls a “middle mile drone delivery ecosystem.” 
Negotiations down to wire as teachers' strike looms

Negotiations down to wire as teachers' strike looms

With the first day of school approaching, the two sides will meet face-to-face between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29 with hopes for progress.
Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to set up a Crown corporation, like Ontario has for its nuclear generation, if necessary.
Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike

Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike

Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association, says while hopeful, there are a number of issues that need to be settled if this week's talks are to be successful.
Former Alberta deputy premier takes pro-Canada petition fight to driveways, dog parks

Former Alberta deputy premier takes pro-Canada petition fight to driveways, dog parks

Thomas Lukaszuk's Forever Canadian project needs to collect 294,000 names on a petition to spur a referendum question that would ask if Alberta should make remaining in Canada its official policy.
Black Widow spider found in Alberta home

Black Widow spider found in Alberta home

With a a black colour and distinctive red hourglass-shaped mark on the underside of its stomach, it is difficult to mistake it for any other spider  
Gambling companies hired lobbyists with ties to Alberta government in influence campaign

Gambling companies hired lobbyists with ties to Alberta government in influence campaign

Alberta is expected to launch its iGaming market early next year, making it the second province where residents can legally gamble online and place bets with private operators.
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