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Feds fund health study for Indigenous communities downstream of oilsands

Feds fund health study for Indigenous communities downstream of oilsands

OTTAWA — More than three decades after Indigenous leaders in northern Alberta began asking for funding to better understand if pollution from the oilsands was making their people sick, the federal government is funding a study to do just that.
WestJet says 10 per cent of fleet grounded after Calgary pummelled by hail

WestJet says 10 per cent of fleet grounded after Calgary pummelled by hail

CALGARY — WestJet says 16 of its planes have been grounded after a massive hailstorm hit Calgary earlier this week, and the decreased capacity means it will have to cut flights across its network for the "foreseeable future.
Smoke, wild weather poses challenge to air crews battling Jasper fire, says minister

Smoke, wild weather poses challenge to air crews battling Jasper fire, says minister

EDMONTON — Widespread smoke and less than ideal weather have made battling the Jasper wildfire more challenging for airborne firefighters, Alberta’s forestry minister said Wednesday.
Listeria contamination of plant milks happened in Pickering, Ont. facility, CFIA says

Listeria contamination of plant milks happened in Pickering, Ont. facility, CFIA says

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recent Listeria contamination of several plant-based milks occurred in a Pickering, Ont., factory.
Suncor tracking ahead of its production forecast at mid-point of year

Suncor tracking ahead of its production forecast at mid-point of year

CALGARY — Oil and gas production at Suncor Energy Inc. is tracking ahead of its forecast so far this year, though the company said Wednesday it is refraining from making changes to its full-year guidance.
Alberta's rooftop solar boom driving shady sales tactics, advocates warn

Alberta's rooftop solar boom driving shady sales tactics, advocates warn

CALGARY — Surging demand for rooftop solar in Alberta is sparking what advocates call a rise in shady sales tactics by those seeking to cash in on the boom.
Alberta Mounties searching for suspects in fatal shooting at rural intersection

Alberta Mounties searching for suspects in fatal shooting at rural intersection

STRATHMORE, Alta. — Alberta RCMP are looking for suspects who shot two people -- one fatally -- at a rural intersection east of Calgary, but investigators no longer believe they are in the area. RCMP Staff Sgt.
Traveller describes pouring water, falling ceiling tile at storm-hit Calgary airport

Traveller describes pouring water, falling ceiling tile at storm-hit Calgary airport

CALGARY — The rat-a-tat of hail was echoing through the terminal as Quinn White made her way to a gate at the Calgary International Airport on Monday evening. As she rounded a corner, there was a more disconcerting sound: running water.
Crews make progress in Jasper National Park but firefighting to continue into fall

Crews make progress in Jasper National Park but firefighting to continue into fall

EDMONTON — Officials from Parks Canada say crews are making good progress on tackling the wildfire in Jasper National Park but expect some firefighting to continue into the fall.
Suncor Energy earns $1.57 billion in second quarter

Suncor Energy earns $1.57 billion in second quarter

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it earned $1.57 billion in its second quarter, down from $1.88 billion in the second quarter of 2023. The Calgary-based oil giant says on an adjusted basis, it earned $1.63 billion, up from $1.
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