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Canada's liquefied natural gas touted — and doubted — as a green 'transition' fuel

Canada's liquefied natural gas touted — and doubted — as a green 'transition' fuel

Shell and four Asian companies are partners in LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C., the first facility to export Canadian gas across the Pacific in an ultra-chilled liquid state using specialized tankers. A handful of other projects are either under construction or in development on the B.C. coast.
Alberta town hall speakers claim Canada cannot be fixed, push for independence

Alberta town hall speakers claim Canada cannot be fixed, push for independence

From academics to activists, a diverse group of speakers gathered at an Alberta sovereignty town hall to discuss the province's relationship with Canada.
Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction

Beloved monster-sized Alberta dinosaur set for tests ahead of possible extinction

The fate of Tyra, Drumheller's towering Tyrannosaurus Rex, hangs in the balance as officials prepare to conduct an engineering study this fall to assess the iconic landmark's structural integrity and future.
Calgary artist uses ‘disrupted realism’ to paint wildlife during demo at Jasper Park Lodge

Calgary artist uses ‘disrupted realism’ to paint wildlife during demo at Jasper Park Lodge

"When I would do the realistic stuff, it kind of became wallpaper, but as soon as you put the slaps of orange or magenta or something, this disruption [is] arresting and it’s interesting."
Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine

Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine

The medication has proven to be problematic for Premier Danielle Smith's government after it struck a deal for the medicine three years ago to fill a gap during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

First Nations say Alberta data centre approach won't attract big tech players

The chiefs of four First Nations in Alberta say that companies like Meta or Amazon don't build small, and the limit sends a signal that Alberta is not ready to meet those companies' needs or see a flagship project come to fruition.
LISTON: Let’s talk about Alberta’s future like grown-ups

LISTON: Let’s talk about Alberta’s future like grown-ups

Have we lost the ability to talk to each other without talking about each other? Whether it's health care wait times, rising education costs, immigration pressures, or even the growing chatter about Alberta’s separation from Canada, it seem
Man fined $2,000 after cocaine found at Athabasca Hospital

Man fined $2,000 after cocaine found at Athabasca Hospital

An Athabasca man has pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance following a single-vehicle rollover incident in March. The conviction stems from cocaine found on the man's person while he was being treated at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre.
Alberta finance Minister to deliver year-end fiscal update, $5.8B surplus forecasted

Alberta finance Minister to deliver year-end fiscal update, $5.8B surplus forecasted

This budget, introduced by Alberta's finance minister in February, predicts Alberta will register a $5.2-billion deficit at the end of March 2026.
Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

Premier Smith says Albertans' desire for leaving Canada has never been higher

Smith says a recent byelection that saw a separatist candidate garner almost 18 per cent of the vote shows Albertans are deeply frustrated and angry with Ottawa.
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