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Woman who was struck by LRT in Calgary and fell underneath dies of her injuries

Woman who was struck by LRT in Calgary and fell underneath dies of her injuries

CALGARY — A woman is dead after she was hit by a light-rail-transit train in Calgary on Wednesday morning. Police say the call came just before 9 a.m. while the CTrain was travelling in the downtown core.
'Suffering of the three': Victims of Calgary explosion require more surgery

'Suffering of the three': Victims of Calgary explosion require more surgery

CALGARY — A prayer of thanks planned for 10 men injured in a massive house explosion in late March has been delayed after three survivors met setbacks in their recovery.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

BANFF, Alta. — Jaclyn and Brennen McConnell had planned their elopement in the Alberta Rockies a year ago, but they hadn't prepared to spend their wedding night sleeping on the floor in a building on the top of a mountain. The couple from Kelowna, B.
Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold, an industry group says.
Canadian QB Ford tasked with ending Elks' lengthy home losing streak

Canadian QB Ford tasked with ending Elks' lengthy home losing streak

EDMONTON — The mission is clear for Tre Ford: lead the Edmonton Elks to their first home win since 2019. It’s a big ask of the Canadian quarterback, who was elevated from No.
Visitors helped off Sulphur Mountain after power outage shuts down Banff Gondola

Visitors helped off Sulphur Mountain after power outage shuts down Banff Gondola

BANFF, Alta. — Hundreds of visitors who took a sightseeing gondola up a mountain in Banff National Park had to be helped down from the summit Tuesday after a power outage shut it down overnight.
Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'

Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'

EDMONTON — Ottawa is threatening the provinces by suggesting it will withhold federal funding from electricity projects that don't reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, says Alberta's minister of environment and protected areas.
Alberta is expanding its move over law to keep roadsides safe for workers

Alberta is expanding its move over law to keep roadsides safe for workers

EDMONTON — Alberta drivers will now be expected to move over and slow down when passing roadside workers stopped on the sides of roads, or face a $243 fine and points against thier licences.
Nickelback love remains in Alberta hometown after highway signs come down

Nickelback love remains in Alberta hometown after highway signs come down

The signs may be gone but the mayor of an Alberta community says the love for hometown rock band Nickelback remains. Hanna, Alta., about 220 kilometres northeast of Calgary, removed in May signs declaring it was "Proud to be the home of Nickelback.
Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects

Premier cites feds in explanation for moratorium on new wind and solar projects

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa is one of the reasons why her government has placed a moratorium on approving new wind and solar power projects, arguing the feds are preventing development of backup generation for renewable ener
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