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Data centre worth billions proposed south of Calgary

Data centre worth billions proposed south of Calgary

The $4-billion data centre would include five two-storey buildings on a more than 260-acre parcel and create 300 jobs when operational, according to the developer.
Police officer’s actions against policy, but not criminal in Saddle Lake shooting

Police officer’s actions against policy, but not criminal in Saddle Lake shooting

An officer wasn’t following RCMP policy when he fired his gun on Dec. 13, 2022, during an arrest on Saddle Lake Cree Nation, but ASIRT says his actions were not criminal.
Kevin O’Leary’s company to invest in AI project in MD of Greenview

Kevin O’Leary’s company to invest in AI project in MD of Greenview

O’Leary says the project's total investment over its lifetime is expected to be over $70 billion when “considering the infrastructure, power, data centres and ancillary structures.”
Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back

Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back

Experts say it’s common to be stressed about money around the holidays, but talking to friends and family about your budget — and maybe even agreeing to financial caps on gift-giving — can remove a lot of anxiety from the holiday season.
Air Canada to offer free Wi-Fi on flights for Aeroplan members, sponsored by Bell

Air Canada to offer free Wi-Fi on flights for Aeroplan members, sponsored by Bell

Air Canada plans to offer free Wi-Fi to Aeroplan members aboard its flights starting next year, building on a partnership with telecom giant Bell that already gives passengers free text messaging capabilities.
Alberta company gets $20-million provincial grant to use natural gas to create synthetic fuels

Alberta company gets $20-million provincial grant to use natural gas to create synthetic fuels

Rocky Mountain Clean Fuels facility can produce up to 25 million litres per year of synthetic diesel derived from natural gas
Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million into creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border.
Alberta’s booming rental market braces for change

Alberta’s booming rental market braces for change

The province has seen more than 30,000 purpose-built rental units break ground between the first quarter of 2022 and the third quarter of 2024
Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Former Westlock family doctor suspended from practising

Investigators found instances of unprofessional conduct including invasive exams and improper medical equipment storage.
Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools arrives in Canada

Apple Intelligence suite of AI tools arrives in Canada

Apple has brought its suite of artificial intelligence-based tools to Canada. The offering called Apple Intelligence can help readers proofread emails, change their tone and compile lists of key points to summarize the missive.
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