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Feds urged to label acids in oilsands as toxic and harmful

Feds urged to label acids in oilsands as toxic and harmful

Jesse Cardinal, executive director of Keepers of the Water, said regulation of the acids is urgent given the proposed plans to release tailings water into the Athabasca River after treatment.
62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

In every region of Canada, pollsters found a majority of respondents agree Ottawa should introduce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
Calgary police arrest three outside mall north of the city, guns and drugs seized

Calgary police arrest three outside mall north of the city, guns and drugs seized

CPS officers, along with members of the Airdrie Rural RCMP, arrested three individuals and seized a sawed-off .22 semi-automatic rifle, ammunition, bear spray and small quantities of drugs.
Northern Alberta reeve stranded in Haiti says ‘spirits are good’ despite chaos in that country

Northern Alberta reeve stranded in Haiti says ‘spirits are good’ despite chaos in that country

MD of Bonnyville Reeve Barry Kalinski is among the Canadians stranded in Haiti as the country is in a state of emergency.
The rise of ‘Sephora kids’ and the tween obsession with pricey skincare products

The rise of ‘Sephora kids’ and the tween obsession with pricey skincare products

Having extensive – and expensive – skin-care and makeup routines has become a status symbol for teens and tweens
Banff councillor facing sexual assault charges

Banff councillor facing sexual assault charges

Banff town councillor Hugh Pettigrew has been charged with sexual assault and will continue on council and other community duties, he said, while the case makes its way through the courts.
Stabbing victims found help at Sundre Hotel cafe after fight, says witness

Stabbing victims found help at Sundre Hotel cafe after fight, says witness

Sundre RCMP released the scene of Tuesday's assault investigation early Wednesday afternoon
Lynx family pictured on ski slopes at Lake Louise

Lynx family pictured on ski slopes at Lake Louise

“The lynx family has been seen all over the resort, however we aren’t sure if it’s multiple families, or the same family."
RCMP investigate suspicious death in Elk Point area

RCMP investigate suspicious death in Elk Point area

RCMP have launched a suspicious death investigation following a fatal incident in the Elk Point area.
Northern Alberta man charged with vehicle theft twice in three days

Northern Alberta man charged with vehicle theft twice in three days

A 19-year-old Cold Lake man who was allegedly found in possession of two stolen vehicles in three days was released back into the community.
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