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'Let's do this': Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed coal mine sooner than later

'Let's do this': Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed coal mine sooner than later

CROWSNEST PASS, Alta. — A mayor in southwestern Alberta is hoping for an immediate meeting with Premier Danielle Smith to discuss a coal project his community has voted in favour of being built.
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Edmonton's Citadel Theatre says actor died during performance of 'A Christmas Carol'

EDMONTON — An actor who was portraying the ghost of Jacob Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in an Edmonton theatre company's production of "A Christmas Carol" died during a performance of the holiday classic, the company says.
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Danielle Smith’s new policies make all Albertan youth unsafe

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

CROWSNEST PASS, Alta. — Heavy snow didn't stop a steady stream of voters in Crowsnest Pass from casting ballots Monday in favour of bringing King Coal back to this scenic rocky patch of Alberta’s southwest.
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Brady Tkachuk helps Senators snap five-game skid with 4-3 win over Flames

Brady Tkachuk helps Senators snap five-game skid with 4-3 win over Flames

OTTAWA — In the grand scheme of things it’s only Game 21 on the NHL schedule but the Ottawa Senators are hoping it’s the turning point they’ve desperately been seeking.
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Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

Food processing company facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company is facing 26 charges after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died. Ontario-based Sofina Foods Inc. is charged with offences under Alberta health and safety laws.
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Alberta seeks to 'de-risk' oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

Alberta seeks to 'de-risk' oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

CALGARY — Alberta's government is looking for ways to encourage pipeline companies to boost capacity and increase the province's oil and gas export volumes to the United States.
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Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

LEDUC COUNTY, ALTA. — Alberta’s government says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a first-in-Canada drilling test site to support technology development in the oil, gas, geothermal and lithium industries.
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WHL roundup: Tri-City Americans continue rolling with fourth straight win

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Carter MacAdams scored twice for the Tri-City Americans in a 7-5 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League on Saturday.
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Vasily Podkolzin ends drought, scores first as an Edmonton Oiler

Vasily Podkolzin ends drought, scores first as an Edmonton Oiler

EDMONTON — Vasily Podkolzin vowed there's more to come after his first goal as an Edmonton Oiler.
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