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Carbon capture project for Alberta’s oil sands making significant progress, Pathways Alliance CEO says

Carbon capture project for Alberta’s oil sands making significant progress, Pathways Alliance CEO says

Coalition of Canada’s largest oil sands producers have spent around $1.8-billion on technologies and pilot projects to bring production emissions to net zero by 2050
Westlock councillors passionate, defiant in opposing pride crosswalk and flagpole ban bylaw

Westlock councillors passionate, defiant in opposing pride crosswalk and flagpole ban bylaw

Residents will vote on bylaw Feb. 22, 2024
Ottawa was always flexible on clean-energy rules, despite Alberta concerns: Wilkinson

Ottawa was always flexible on clean-energy rules, despite Alberta concerns: Wilkinson

OTTAWA — Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the federal government is open to extending the deadline for existing natural gas plants to operate without emissions-trapping technology.
Rural car chargers vital for Canadian transport, says panel

Rural car chargers vital for Canadian transport, says panel

Without public support, rural towns won't have electric vehicle chargers says panelist at 2023 Electric Mobility Canada conference held in Alberta this month.
Half of young Canadians are fearing eviction: Habitat for Humanity Canada

Half of young Canadians are fearing eviction: Habitat for Humanity Canada

Key takeaways from Stats Can housing data show half of Canadians are spending 50 per cent or more of their income on housing costs.
ATA calls for greater transparency on classroom sizes following defeat of bill

ATA calls for greater transparency on classroom sizes following defeat of bill

“Adequate support for public education should not be a partisan or political issue,” ATA president Jason Schilling stated. “Regardless of political stripe, Albertans across the board want to see well-funded classrooms.”
BREAKING: Westlock goes to polls on bylaw banning rainbow, other crosswalks

BREAKING: Westlock goes to polls on bylaw banning rainbow, other crosswalks

Bylaw forced by petition; vote coming Feb. 22
First use of Alta. Sovereignty Act a ‘last resort’: Premier Smith

First use of Alta. Sovereignty Act a ‘last resort’: Premier Smith

"We are left with no choice but to create a shield to protect Albertans from Ottawa’s dangerous and unconstitutional electricity regulations,” Danielle Smith said.
Though officially ended, Alberta wildfire season isn't over yet

Though officially ended, Alberta wildfire season isn't over yet

With fires still smouldering, a dry winter ahead, and businesses yet to catch up on costs and lost time, “it’s not over,” said Darlene Chouinard, of fire season.
Fifteen-year-old Albertan scores WHL success

Fifteen-year-old Albertan scores WHL success

Cameron Kuzma of St. Albert, Alberta, 15, has already played six games for the Regina Pats