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Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

EDMONTON — Groups opposed to Alberta's planned policies around transgender youth held rallies in Calgary and Edmonton over the weekend, with many of the attendees warning the plans will out trans kids and put their lives in jeopardy.
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Flames claim defenceman Brayden Pachal off waivers from Golden Knights

Flames claim defenceman Brayden Pachal off waivers from Golden Knights

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have claimed defenceman Brayden Pachal off waivers from the Vegas Golden Knights. The 24-year-old from Estevan, Sask., spent the last five seasons with Vegas and its AHL affiliates.
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'Most anti-LGBT in the country': Trudeau decries Alberta transgender policies

'Most anti-LGBT in the country': Trudeau decries Alberta transgender policies

EDMONTON — Alberta's new proposals on the treatment of transgender youth are the "most anti-LGBT of anywhere in the country," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Speaking at an event in Waterloo, Ont.
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Treatment plant fixed, Edmonton lifts ban on non-essential water use

Treatment plant fixed, Edmonton lifts ban on non-essential water use

EDMONTON — The mandatory ban on non-essential water use in Edmonton and surrounding communities has been lifted. Water-operator Epcor says repairs have been completed at the affected treatment plant and the system has stabilized.
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Imperial Oil breaking production records as industry awaits Trans Mountain completion

Imperial Oil breaking production records as industry awaits Trans Mountain completion

CALGARY — As Canada's energy sector ramps up for the anticipated start-up of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Imperial Oil Ltd. reported its highest production levels in over 30 years in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Alberta premier's policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors

Alberta premier's policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors

Doctors are criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her medically "false" statements about transgender youth care and gender reassignment surgery, saying her plan risks harming the vulnerable group.
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'Preserving kids' choices': Alberta premier says transgender rules coming in fall

'Preserving kids' choices': Alberta premier says transgender rules coming in fall

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says changes underpinning new policies surrounding transgender youth will come in the fall legislature sitting, and she isn’t ruling out using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to uphold them.
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Trans Mountain mulling how to remove 'obstruction' causing newest construction delay

Trans Mountain mulling how to remove 'obstruction' causing newest construction delay

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion continues to work to find a solution for its latest unexpected construction challenge in B.C. Crown corporation Trans Mountain Corp.
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A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies

A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth.
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Calgary sees bump in home sales but inventory remains low in tight market

Calgary sees bump in home sales but inventory remains low in tight market

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says there were 1,650 home sales in January, marking a 37.7 per cent year-over-year increase as the city saw a 15.4 per cent bump in newly listed homes.
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