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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier's plan to transfer hospitals

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi slams premier's plan to transfer hospitals

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.
Calgary water use outpaces cap on first full day of new restrictions

Calgary water use outpaces cap on first full day of new restrictions

CALGARY — Taps may run dry and firefighters could encounter empty hydrants if residents don't shape up and abide by renewed water restrictions, Calgary's mayor warned Tuesday.
Judge says men convicted in Coutts blockade were ready for shootout with police

Judge says men convicted in Coutts blockade were ready for shootout with police

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An Alberta judge says evidence shows two men convicted for their roles at the 2022 border blockade near Coutts, Alta., were ready for a shootout with police.
Bye-bye to Banff pedestrian zone after Labour Day long weekend

Bye-bye to Banff pedestrian zone after Labour Day long weekend

BANFF, Alta. — It'll be one last hurrah for a pedestrian zone along the main downtown drag of Banff, Alta., this long weekend.
Lawyer for Coutts protester suggests jury rushed to judgment before long weekend

Lawyer for Coutts protester suggests jury rushed to judgment before long weekend

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.
Rocky Mountain coal hearings still scheduled despite top court allowing appeal

Rocky Mountain coal hearings still scheduled despite top court allowing appeal

The Alberta Energy Regulator seems to be going ahead with hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains despite a court ruling that opened the question of whether those applications should have been accepted.
2 million bathtubs: Calgarians urged to conserve as new water restrictions kick in

2 million bathtubs: Calgarians urged to conserve as new water restrictions kick in

CALGARY — A city official was conjuring images of bathtubs, swimming pools and jugs to drive home just how much water Calgarians need to save every day as they endure yet another round of rationing while a troubled pipe is repaired.
Defending champion Montreal Carabins top first U Sports football rankings of season

Defending champion Montreal Carabins top first U Sports football rankings of season

TORONTO — The defending Vanier Cup champion Montreal Carabins topped the first Canadian university football rankings list of the 2024-25 season.
Team of First Nations firefighters from New Brunswick in Alberta to battle blazes

Team of First Nations firefighters from New Brunswick in Alberta to battle blazes

FREDERICTON — A team of firefighters from three First Nations in New Brunswick is helping Alberta battle wildfires.
Search committee struck to replace head of Alberta Energy Regulator

Search committee struck to replace head of Alberta Energy Regulator

CALGARY — A search committee has been struck to look for a new head of the Alberta Energy Regulator. The group's current president, Laurie Pushor, announced last week that he wouldn't seek a new contract after his current term expires next April.
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