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Alberta sexual assault centres to be consulted on spending additional $10 million

Alberta sexual assault centres to be consulted on spending additional $10 million

CALGARY — The Alberta government will consult with the province's sexual assault centres to determine how to spend an additional $10 million over the next three years.
Judge to decide June 28 on final settlement in Calgary Stampede abuse lawsuit

Judge to decide June 28 on final settlement in Calgary Stampede abuse lawsuit

CALGARY — A judge is to determine in June if he will approve a proposed settlement for complainants in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the Calgary Stampede allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
Alberta to partially fund facility to test geothermal drilling techniques

Alberta to partially fund facility to test geothermal drilling techniques

The Alberta government is helping fund what it says is Canada's first test site for geothermal energy drilling techniques. Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says the province will spend $750,000 to help fund a feasibility study on the project.
As TMX enables record oil output, First Nations hope for new chapter

As TMX enables record oil output, First Nations hope for new chapter

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Some Indigenous communities in northern Alberta hope the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion willmark the start of a new chapter in their relationship with Canada's oilsands industry.
Alberta municipalities say proposed provincial law would create chill effect

Alberta municipalities say proposed provincial law would create chill effect

EDMONTON — The organization representing Alberta's cities, towns and villages says a bill that would grant the province sweeping new powers over local governments is creating an atmosphere of fear.
'We are serious': Alberta government's master plan to expand rail passenger service

'We are serious': Alberta government's master plan to expand rail passenger service

CALGARY — The Alberta government has announced a master plan aimed at increasing passenger rail service in the province. But at this point it could be decades if and when the finished product comes to fruition.
Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retires after three seasons with Stampeders

Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retires after three seasons with Stampeders

CALGARY — Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retired Monday following three seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Calgary selected Moore in the third round of the 2021 CFL draft.
Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country's most famous boom town.
T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new research

T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new research

EDMONTON — Science recently proposed a truly horrifying thought — that T. Rex, perhaps the most fearsome predator to walk the earth, was also smart enough to use tools, hunt in packs and pass down knowledge. Yikes.
Haida elder suing Catholic Church and priest, hopes for 'healing and reconciliation'

Haida elder suing Catholic Church and priest, hopes for 'healing and reconciliation'

CALGARY — The lawyer for a residential school survivor leading a proposed class-action defamation lawsuit against the Catholic Church over residential schools says the court action is a last resort.
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