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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to test sovereignty act in emissions cap fight with Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to test sovereignty act in emissions cap fight with Ottawa

Alberta considering seizing ownership of information companies collect about greenhouse gases in the province and banning its release without government approval
Hinton RCMP seize $25,000 in drugs, arrest two on trafficking charges

Hinton RCMP seize $25,000 in drugs, arrest two on trafficking charges

The traffic stop led to the discovery and seizure of over 1,000 grams of methamphetamine, 145 grams of cocaine and one litre of GHB.
Canada Post strike enters 12th day as negotiations continue

Canada Post strike enters 12th day as negotiations continue

Canada Post says it's missed out on delivering an estimated 10 million parcels as a strike by more than 55,000 workers across the country continues ahead of Black Friday.
Trump's 25 per cent tariff equals pain on both sides of border, Canadian leaders say

Trump's 25 per cent tariff equals pain on both sides of border, Canadian leaders say

Business and political leaders in Canada say there will be pain if Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, but they note the hurt will happen in his country as well.
The story of Alberta's rural long COVID program that never was

The story of Alberta's rural long COVID program that never was

Tools for remotely assessing fatigue and breathlessness were designed, developed, and then shelved before clinical implementation.
Santa’s Anonymous hosting events across Alberta for displaced Jasper residents

Santa’s Anonymous hosting events across Alberta for displaced Jasper residents

Along with the usual holiday programming in Jasper, elves will be organizing festive events in communities where residents have relocated, specifically Hinton, Edmonton, Calgary and the Bow Valley.
Suzuki: Climate progress is unstoppable, despite U.S. election

Suzuki: Climate progress is unstoppable, despite U.S. election

"It will be tough to roll back policies that are helping so many people. Globally, the renewable energy boom is unstoppable."
Hinton council addresses allowances in updated renumeration policy

Hinton council addresses allowances in updated renumeration policy

Councillors will get $12,000 per term for professional development, rather than $3,000 per year, to simplify accounting. Any attendance at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities must be covered by this allowance.
Jasper applying for funding to make emergency wastewater storage more eco-friendly

Jasper applying for funding to make emergency wastewater storage more eco-friendly

"Whenever there’s a plant upset or an outage as occurred during the wildfire, wastewater flows will overflow into what was the old lagoon, and because it’s unlined, [it] will seep into the ground and potentially enter the river."
Michel Band society hosts Hinton event to find scattered descendants

Michel Band society hosts Hinton event to find scattered descendants

This is part of the society’s effort to have Canada recognize the Michal Band, which was completely enfranchised under the Indian Act in 1958.
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