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'Race did not play a part': Watchdog clears officers in arrest of Alberta chief

'Race did not play a part': Watchdog clears officers in arrest of Alberta chief

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Alberta's police watchdog says there's no evidence an offence was committed when Mounties tackled a prominent First Nation chief and punched him in the face during an arrest outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino in 2020.
Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan but says there's no estimate on how much the province should get.
Alberta government's Green Line report raises feasibility questions: Gondek

Alberta government's Green Line report raises feasibility questions: Gondek

CALGARY — A report on the Alberta government's proposed alignment for Calgary's Green Line light-rail transit project raises questions about the feasibility of an above-ground track, says Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
Alberta unveils new doctor pay model rewarding physicians for bringing on patients

Alberta unveils new doctor pay model rewarding physicians for bringing on patients

CALGARY — The Alberta government unveiled a new pay model Thursday that it says will reward family doctors for bringing on patients and pay them for work done behind the scenes.
No guarantees as Calgary tries to salvage some cherished Olympic Plaza bricks

No guarantees as Calgary tries to salvage some cherished Olympic Plaza bricks

CALGARY — Valerie Salkeld remembers her then-boyfriend picking her up after work one cold day in January 1990 and heading over to Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary to watch people skating.
NDP's Miyashiro wins his third attempt at a Lethbridge seat in Alberta's legislature

NDP's Miyashiro wins his third attempt at a Lethbridge seat in Alberta's legislature

EDMONTON — After missing out on a seat twice before, the third time was the charm for NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro, who is now headed to the Alberta legislature to represent Lethbridge-West.
Report says University of Calgary delivered measured response to Gaza protest in May

Report says University of Calgary delivered measured response to Gaza protest in May

CALGARY — A review into the decision-making process that led to the removal of a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Calgary says the school was ready and acted according to leading practices in crisis management.
More than 70 unsheltered dogs, many injured, removed from rural Alberta property

More than 70 unsheltered dogs, many injured, removed from rural Alberta property

DRAYTON VALLEY, Alta. — A man is facing animal cruelty and other charges after more than 70 dogs and puppies were removed from a rural property southwest of Edmonton.
Vermilion Energy raises dividend, plans $600M-$625M capital spending for 2025

Vermilion Energy raises dividend, plans $600M-$625M capital spending for 2025

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. raised its dividend as it outlined a capital spending plan of $600 million to $625 million for 2025. The company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share, up a penny from 12 cents per share.
Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

EDMONTON — Alberta's opposition New Democratic Party has won the provincial byelection in Lethbridge-West, holding onto a riding it has held since 2015.
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