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'Not be tolerated': Alberta files formal response to proposed oilsands emissions cap

Alberta and two prominent business groups have released formal responses to a proposed federal emissions cap as the province's environment minister was slated to meet with her federal counterpart.

Feb 5, 2024 2:57 PM Read more >

Alberta’s new policies are not only anti-trans, they are anti-evidence

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Feb 5, 2024 10:06 AM Read more >

In the news today: Hockey players make court appearance, Alberta opens Ottawa office

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Feb 5, 2024 5:19 AM Read more >

Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

EDMONTON — Groups opposed to Alberta's planned policies around transgender youth held rallies in Calgary and Edmonton over the weekend, with many of the attendees warning the plans will out trans kids and put their lives in jeopardy.

Feb 4, 2024 5:31 PM Read more >

Flames claim defenceman Brayden Pachal off waivers from Golden Knights

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have claimed defenceman Brayden Pachal off waivers from the Vegas Golden Knights. The 24-year-old from Estevan, Sask., spent the last five seasons with Vegas and its AHL affiliates.

Feb 4, 2024 1:48 PM Read more >

'Most anti-LGBT in the country': Trudeau decries Alberta transgender policies

EDMONTON — Alberta's new proposals on the treatment of transgender youth are the "most anti-LGBT of anywhere in the country," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Speaking at an event in Waterloo, Ont.

Feb 2, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Treatment plant fixed, Edmonton lifts ban on non-essential water use

EDMONTON — The mandatory ban on non-essential water use in Edmonton and surrounding communities has been lifted. Water-operator Epcor says repairs have been completed at the affected treatment plant and the system has stabilized.

Feb 2, 2024 12:23 PM Read more >

Imperial Oil breaking production records as industry awaits Trans Mountain completion

CALGARY — As Canada's energy sector ramps up for the anticipated start-up of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Imperial Oil Ltd. reported its highest production levels in over 30 years in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Feb 2, 2024 11:51 AM Read more >

Alberta premier's policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors

Doctors are criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her medically "false" statements about transgender youth care and gender reassignment surgery, saying her plan risks harming the vulnerable group.

Feb 2, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

'Preserving kids' choices': Alberta premier says transgender rules coming in fall

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says changes underpinning new policies surrounding transgender youth will come in the fall legislature sitting, and she isn’t ruling out using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to uphold them.

Feb 1, 2024 4:54 PM Read more >