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Alberta announces $28 M for flood and drought protection projects
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (241+ words) EDMONTON " After a winter marked by heavy snowfall in many parts of Alberta, including the Fort Mc Murray region where seasonal flooding is a recurring concern along the Clearwater and Athabasca rivers, the provincial government is announcing new funding aimed…...
Dozens of charges laid, including bestiality, in Edmonton human trafficking investigation
23+ hour, 28+ min ago (274+ words) EDMONTON " A 47-year-old Edmonton man is facing dozens of charges, including human trafficking and several animal-related offences, following a lengthy investigation into the alleged exploitation of multiple women. Jonathan Allard was arrested March 26 with assistance from the Edmonton Police Service…...
Genome Alberta launches $2. 9 M projects to improve energy sector performance
1+ week, 1+ day ago (260+ words) Genome Alberta, Web logo CALGARY " Genome Alberta is launching a series of projects aimed at improving environmental performance in the province's energy sector through the use of genomics and advanced data tools. The organization, with support from the Alberta government,…...
Alberta NDP pitch new pipelines and exports in party's energy plan
1+ week, 2+ day ago (320+ words) Alberta NDP Web Logo EDMONTON " The Alberta NDP are outlining a new energy policy as global oil markets increasingly view Canada as a potential stabilizing force amid ongoing volatility. Leader Naheed Nenshi released the first elements of the party's plan…...
Why gas goes up even when we produce the oil
1+ week, 2+ day ago (273+ words) CALGARY " Global oil market uncertainty, including tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, is contributing to higher gasoline prices even far from the source of potential disruptions, according to analysis by Patrick De Haan, VP, Petroleum Analysis & Media Relations with Gas…...
Jean, Harper among members of new Alberta investment council
1+ week, 2+ day ago (278+ words) EDMONTON " Alberta's government is creating a new Premier's Investment Council aimed at coordinating efforts across ministries and agencies to attract major projects and secure large-scale investment, with Energy and Minerals Minister and Fort Mc Murray-Lac La Biche MLA Brian Jean…...
Global energy crisis renews push for Canadian export capacity
1+ week, 3+ day ago (224+ words) CALGARY " Alberta is courting foreign investment for a proposed major oil pipeline to the West Coast as the province looks to expand exports and reduce its reliance on the United States. Government sources say interest is coming from Asian and…...
Residents return after carbon monoxide scare in Fort Mc Murray
1+ week, 3+ day ago (234+ words) FORT Mc MURRAY " A downtown apartment complex in Fort Mc Murray was temporarily evacuated Thursday evening after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the building. Emergency crews were called to River Ridge Estates shortly before 6: 30 p. m. following reports of…...
Canada and Alberta strike deal to cut methane emissions 75 per cent
1+ week, 6+ day ago (414+ words) OTTAWA " Canada and Alberta have reached an agreement in principle to significantly reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, as both governments aim to balance environmental goals with continued energy production. The proposed framework targets a 75 per cent…...
Alberta workers face larger hit under federal carbon pricing plan
1+ week, 6+ day ago (257+ words) The Fraser Institute, web image VANCOUVER " A new study suggests Canada's plan to raise the industrial carbon price to $170 per tonne by 2030 could result in fewer jobs and lower incomes for workers, with the impact expected to be more pronounced…...