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Alberta’s energy 'war room,' known for Bigfoot movie feud, getting brought in-house

Alberta’s energy 'war room,' known for Bigfoot movie feud, getting brought in-house

EDMONTON — Alberta's energy “war room” – the oft-ridiculed agency famous for its feud with a children’s Bigfoot cartoon – is being retooled and brought in-house directly under Premier Danielle Smith's office.
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Undercover officer tells Coutts murder-conspiracy trial protester willing to die

Undercover officer tells Coutts murder-conspiracy trial protester willing to die

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — An undercover police officer who infiltrated the Coutts, Alta., border blockade in 2022 says Anthony Olienick told her he was committed to the cause and vowed if police interfered, force would be met with force.
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Environment Canada issues thunderstorm warnings, watches in B.C., Alberta

Environment Canada issues thunderstorm warnings, watches in B.C., Alberta

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for large sections of central Alberta and parts of B.C., saying hail, damaging winds and torrential rainfall are possible.
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Woodland Cree, Obsidian Energy resolve northern Alberta standoff

CALGARY — An energy company says a First Nations blockade and standoff that kept it from using an oil lease road has been resolved. Calgary-based Obsidian Energy says it has reached an agreement in principle with the Woodland Cree First Nation.
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New pipe arrives for water-restricted Calgarians; full service still days away

New pipe arrives for water-restricted Calgarians; full service still days away

CALGARY — A new section of water pipe was set to arrive in Calgary on Tuesday, as the city’s mayor urged residents to stay the course, conserve and keep the taps from running dry.
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Flames add former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen to coaching staff

Flames add former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen to coaching staff

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have hired former Columbus head coach Brad Larsen as an assistant on Ryan Huska's staff. Larsen spent nine seasons with the Blue Jackets, including two as head coach (2021-22 and 2022-23).
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B.C. should step up on asylum claims, minister says in response to call for funds

B.C. should step up on asylum claims, minister says in response to call for funds

OTTAWA — British Columbia needs to step up and take on more asylum seekers who come to Canada, the federal immigration minister said Tuesday in response to criticism from the B.C. premier about funding for immigration settlement.
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Proline players' support of Oilers appears to be waning

Proline bettors' support of the Edmonton Oilers appears to be on the decline. The Oilers trail the Florida Panthers 2-0 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup final. The series is scheduled to resume Thursday night in Alberta.
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Alberta says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are 'reckless'

Alberta says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are 'reckless'

CALGARY — The Alberta government pointed Tuesday to a new report from a federal advisory committee, calling it proof that Ottawa should abandon its "reckless" 2035 clean electricity targets.
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WestJet mechanics reject deal in ‘deeply concerning’ move, airline president says

WestJet mechanics reject deal in ‘deeply concerning’ move, airline president says

CALGARY — The union representing mechanics at WestJet says members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative agreement with the airline.
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