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Alberta to explore injecting oilsands tailings underground as one management option

Alberta to explore injecting oilsands tailings underground as one management option

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is considering letting oil companies inject wastewater deep underground as a way to manage the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oilsands.
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The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

The 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's 2nd-worst on record

OTTAWA — This year's wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst on record and federal officials are warning of a dangerous summer in parts of British Columbia.
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Former Alberta health agency CEO asks for speedy ruling in lawsuit against government

Former Alberta health agency CEO asks for speedy ruling in lawsuit against government

EDMONTON — A former health-care agency leader is asking a judge to deliver a quick decision on her wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Alberta government, but the province says it will push back.
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Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi's invitation to G7 summit

Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi's invitation to G7 summit

OTTAWA — Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit in Alberta next week.
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Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 59-player long list ahead of summer tests

Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 59-player long list ahead of summer tests

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has announced a long list of 59 players, including 20 who are uncapped, ahead of the team's summer test matches. The 24th-ranked Canadian men take on No. 22 Belgium on July 12 and No.
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'I forgot how tall I was': Injured Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki walks using exoskeleton

'I forgot how tall I was': Injured Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki walks using exoskeleton

CALGARY — It's been a while since Ryan Straschnitzki looked at the world from a different perspective.
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Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies

Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies

EDMONTON — Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly different than demonstrations happening this week against immigration crackdowns in the United States.
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Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5

Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith won't take in Stanley Cup Game 5

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney won't be watching the Edmonton Oilers battle the Florida Panthers on home ice Saturday.
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MEG, Cenovus Energy ramping up operations at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

MEG, Cenovus Energy ramping up operations at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

CALGARY — Two major oilsands operators say business is returning to normal after nearby wildfires forced shutdowns at their northeastern Alberta sites. Cenovus Energy Inc.
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Jeremaine Copeland to join former teammate Lewis in Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Jeremaine Copeland to join former teammate Lewis in Canadian Football Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Jeremaine Copeland and Nik Lewis will soon be together again.
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