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Lobby group says emissions cap could cost oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment

Lobby group says emissions cap could cost oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment

CALGARY — A new report commissioned by an industry lobby group on the federal government's proposed emissions cap stirred up strong reactions from both oil and gas supporters and environmental groups on Monday.
No charges for officers who surveilled Alberta legislature member: watchdog letter

No charges for officers who surveilled Alberta legislature member: watchdog letter

EDMONTON — Two police officers who broke rules when they surveilled a legislature member won't face criminal charges, even though there are reasonable grounds to believe they committed a crime, says the province's law enforcement watchdog.
Calgary golf pro fighting lung cancer gets exemption into Rogers Charity Classic

Calgary golf pro fighting lung cancer gets exemption into Rogers Charity Classic

CALGARY — Steve Blake has a powerful message — don’t give up on your dreams no matter what life throws your way.
'Bigger than just music:' Canadians remember Punjabi rapper two years after killing

'Bigger than just music:' Canadians remember Punjabi rapper two years after killing

Shub Karman was out for a recent walk in Calgary, when he passed a car full of kids singing along to the music of his favourite Punjabi rapper.
Stampeders pounce on Lions for 30-6 pre-season win

Stampeders pounce on Lions for 30-6 pre-season win

CALGARY — An early heads-up play by Marken Michel was all the Calgary Stampeders needed to propel them to a 30-6 pre-season win over the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lions at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.
Lauther’s late field goal lifts Roughriders over Elks 28-27 in pre-season action

Lauther’s late field goal lifts Roughriders over Elks 28-27 in pre-season action

EDMONTON — Brett Lauther’s 23-yard field goal with 23 seconds left lifted the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 28-27 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday in CFL pre-season action.
Governments must disaster-proof Canada's hospitals against climate change: experts

Governments must disaster-proof Canada's hospitals against climate change: experts

OTTAWA — A wall of flames met David Matear when he finally stepped outside of the downtown Fort McMurray hospital, after the final patient was hurried out of the building and into a waiting bus. "You couldn't see the trees.
Edmonton police fined after Black men who called for help pepper-sprayed, arrested

Edmonton police fined after Black men who called for help pepper-sprayed, arrested

EDMONTON — The Alberta Human Rights Commission has fined the Edmonton Police Service after ruling two Black men who had called police for help were instead racially discriminated against by officers during a wrongful arrest.
Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta bill still gives province unchecked power

Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta bill still gives province unchecked power

EDMONTON — The organization that speaks for Alberta’s rural municipalities says amendments proposed this week by Premier Danielle Smith’s government won’t fix a flawed bill that grants the province unchecked power.
University of Calgary to relaunch oil engineering program after hiatus

University of Calgary to relaunch oil engineering program after hiatus

CALGARY — After a three-year hiatus, the University of Calgary is bringing back its suspended oil and gas engineering program to help address the hiring challenges being faced by Canadian energy companies.
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