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Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules 'an affront' to voters

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government's proposed bill to wipe out municipal councils' codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. "This bill is an affront to local voters.
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Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at renowned Alberta horse jumping venue

Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at renowned Alberta horse jumping venue

CALGARY — One of Canada's most celebrated show jumping venues now has the royal seal of approval. Spruce Meadows, just south of Calgary, announced Wednesday that Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is now its royal patron.
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In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major
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Ruptured Keystone pipeline segment isolated, spill cleanup ongoing: South Bow

Ruptured Keystone pipeline segment isolated, spill cleanup ongoing: South Bow

CALGARY — The owner of the Keystone pipeline says a segment that ruptured in North Dakota has been isolated and the oil spill has been contained. Calgary-based South Bow Corp.
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Alberta moves to restrict public boards' power to police trustees, councilors

Alberta moves to restrict public boards' power to police trustees, councilors

EDMONTON — The Alberta United Conservative government introduced two bills Tuesday to reduce the self-policing powers of elected public school boards and municipal councils.
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Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant public address: health minister

Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant public address: health minister

EDMONTON — Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's measles outbreak isn't dire enough for the province's top public health doctor to address the public, despite mounting calls for the government to do more to stop the spread.
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Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA — The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.
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Alberta builds groundwork for optional provincial police agency for municipalities

Alberta builds groundwork for optional provincial police agency for municipalities

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is taking another step toward giving municipalities the option of ditching the RCMP in favour of a new provincial police service.
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Alberta shifting health-care grants to 'activity-based,' competitive surgical funding

Alberta shifting health-care grants to 'activity-based,' competitive surgical funding

EDMONTON — Alberta is fundamentally changing how it funds hospital surgeries, but critics say the change won't improve the public system and will only accelerate more care in the privatized system.
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Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with strong conservative women

Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with strong conservative women

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responded Monday to Liberal Leader Mark Carney using her as a stump speech punchline, saying Carney has issues with assertive women of opposing ideologies.
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