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Alberta oil and gas companies could avoid cleanup costs by installing solar panels: government report

Oil and gas companies could avoid full reclamation of old well sites in Alberta if they put renewable energy projects on the disturbed land. That’s one of several dozen ideas offered in a new report commissioned by the Alberta government.

WHL roundup: Unger stops 33, Hurricanes blank Hitmen in Game 1 of second-round series

CALGARY — Jackson Unger made 33 saves to earn a shutout as the Lethbridge Hurricanes opened their second-round series against the Calgary Hitmen with a 4-0 win Thursday in the Western Hockey League playoffs.
Sam Adekugbe, Charlie Trafford join ownership group of NSL's Calgary Wild FC

Sam Adekugbe, Charlie Trafford join ownership group of NSL's Calgary Wild FC

CALGARY — Vancouver Whitecap defender Sam Adekugbe and former Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford are buying into the Northern Super League's Calgary Wild FC.
Alberta bill enables hydrogen home heating, electricity market remodelling

Alberta bill enables hydrogen home heating, electricity market remodelling

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is looking to give the green light to hydrogen as a home and commercial heating fuel in a move it says will boost demand and reduce emissions.
Court date set in advance of fatality inquiry into Columbia Icefield bus rollover

Court date set in advance of fatality inquiry into Columbia Icefield bus rollover

A court date has been set in advance of a fatality inquiry for three people killed when a tour bus tumbled down an embankment on the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park.
Alberta spending $900,000 to upgrade monitoring as wildfire season begins

Alberta spending $900,000 to upgrade monitoring as wildfire season begins

As Alberta heads into the heart of wildfire season, the province is committing almost $1 million to upgrade its early-warning systems.
Sweet Passover staple Manischewitz wine missing from most Seder tables this year

Sweet Passover staple Manischewitz wine missing from most Seder tables this year

TORONTO — A syrupy sweet Passover staple will be absent across much of Canada this year thanks to restrictions on the sale of American booze, bringing the trade war to the Seder table.
Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government's proposed bill to wipe out municipal councils' codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. "This bill is an affront to local voters.
Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at renowned Alberta horse jumping venue

Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at renowned Alberta horse jumping venue

CALGARY — One of Canada's most celebrated show jumping venues now has the royal seal of approval. Spruce Meadows, just south of Calgary, announced Wednesday that Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is now its royal patron.
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major