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'In the public interest': Reservoir to protect Calgary from floods gets NRCB approval

'In the public interest': Reservoir to protect Calgary from floods gets NRCB approval

EDMONTON — The Natural Resources Conservation Board has approved a controversial reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding, ruling that it's in the public interest.
Alberta moving forward on two new plans to maintain river water quality

Alberta moving forward on two new plans to maintain river water quality

EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing two new plans to monitor water quality on the North Saskatchewan, Battle and Upper Athabasca rivers. Environment Minister Jason Nixon says clear objectives to monitor and maintain water quality are to be established.
Alberta's top court reserves decision on bail for suspect in police death

Alberta's top court reserves decision on bail for suspect in police death

CALGARY — The Alberta Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether a man charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer should be granted bail.
A for Quebec, F for Alberta: Study rates Canadian governments on conservation

A for Quebec, F for Alberta: Study rates Canadian governments on conservation

A new report grades Canadian governments in how they responded to the country's international promise to conserve at least 17 per cent of its land mass and 10 per cent of its oceans by 2020.
Details released on fatal hunt for suspect in Alberta where police dog also died

Details released on fatal hunt for suspect in Alberta where police dog also died

HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. — Alberta's police oversight agency has released new details about last week's death of a man whose pursuit, arrest and death near a provincial park also resulted in the death of a police service dog.
'Made in Calgary' approach will keep mask requirements past Alberta's total reopening

'Made in Calgary' approach will keep mask requirements past Alberta's total reopening

Calgary won't be following provincial recommendations on the mandatory wearing of masks when all COVID-19 health restrictions are lifted in Alberta on July 1.
Alberta COVID-19 lottery adds hundreds of Stampede tickets, giveaways

Alberta COVID-19 lottery adds hundreds of Stampede tickets, giveaways

EDMONTON — Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine lottery offering million-dollar cash awards and trips to Cancun is adding the Calgary Stampede to its stable of prizes.
Inter Pipeline rejects revised hostile takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure

Inter Pipeline rejects revised hostile takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure

CALGARY — Inter Pipeline Ltd. has rejected a revised hostile takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP that allows shareholders to receive their payment entirely in cash instead of a mix of cash and shares if they want.
Man dead, police dog injured after confrontation with RCMP in northern Alberta

Man dead, police dog injured after confrontation with RCMP in northern Alberta

ARDMORE, Alta. — RCMP say a man is dead and a police service dog has been injured in a shooting in northern Alberta.
Alberta city cancels Canada Day fireworks at site of former residential school

Alberta city cancels Canada Day fireworks at site of former residential school

ST. ALBERT, Alta. — A city northwest of Edmonton says it has cancelled its Canada Day fireworks display because it was to be held on the site of a former residential school. The City of St.
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