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Pigrome impresses as Blue Bombers edge Elks 25-23 in CFL pre-season clash

Pigrome impresses as Blue Bombers edge Elks 25-23 in CFL pre-season clash

EDMONTON — Tyrrell Pigrome’s first taste of CFL action was pretty sweet.
Drying conditions return in Alberta, crews see more intense fire activity

Drying conditions return in Alberta, crews see more intense fire activity

As more wildfire evacuees are being allowed to return home in Alberta, provincial officials warn that warm, dry conditions are returning this weekend in some areas.
Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

Alberta NDP holds rally in Calgary, UCP talks about crime, mental health supports

CALGARY — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley held a major rally in downtown Calgary Saturday morning, while her United Conservative rival had no public events planned this weekend after a final pitch to voters a day earlier. Election day is Monday.
'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels

EDMONTON — Lawns, backyards and roofs could be used to produce both solar power and fresh vegetables, University of Alberta researchers say.
Ex-Calgary mayor, former PM Harper pitch late-day endorsements in Alberta election

Ex-Calgary mayor, former PM Harper pitch late-day endorsements in Alberta election

EDMONTON — In a day of last-ditch Alberta election endorsements, former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi backed NDP Leader Rachel Notley on Friday while former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper urged voters a second time to step up for the United
ConocoPhillips to exercise pre-emptive right; will buy rest of Surmont project

ConocoPhillips to exercise pre-emptive right; will buy rest of Surmont project

CALGARY — U.S. oil company ConocoPhillips said Friday it will exercise its right of first refusal and purchase TotalEnergies' 50 per cent stake in the Surmont oilsands project for $4 billion.
UCP leader Smith says she is 'delighted' by endorsements from Harper, Poilievre

UCP leader Smith says she is 'delighted' by endorsements from Harper, Poilievre

CALGARY — United Conservative leader Danielle Smith says she would aim to lower the level of political polarization in Alberta if her party wins what has been a tight and often bitter election race.
Alberta NDP promises to bring back digital tax credit; wins endorsement from Nenshi

Alberta NDP promises to bring back digital tax credit; wins endorsement from Nenshi

CALGARY — The Alberta NDP says it would bring back a tax credit for the digital media sector aimed at diversifying the economy if it wins Monday's election.
B.C.'s ‘Paper Bag Rapist’ again denied parole at online hearing from Alberta prison

B.C.'s ‘Paper Bag Rapist’ again denied parole at online hearing from Alberta prison

BOWDEN, ALBERTA, CANADA — A man who was once known as the "Paper Bag Rapist" has again been denied parole after a hearing from an Alberta prison.
Olymel reducing hog production in Alberta and Saskatchewan, cutting about 80 jobs

Olymel reducing hog production in Alberta and Saskatchewan, cutting about 80 jobs

MONTREAL — Olymel says it is cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces its hog production in Western Canada.
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