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Canada
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Is Taking 5 Key Demands To Trudeau
huffingtonpost.ca - Premila D'Sa
He put out a full-page newspaper ad outlining his demands. OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney set out a dire picture of the economic and social …
1 day ago
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Alberta
My Hometown Is The Epicentre Of Wexit. I Went Back To Find Out Why
huffingtonpost.ca - Melanie Woods
Alberta’s problematic past and separatist movement collide in Red Deer. RED DEER, ALTA. — A few minutes into his speech to around 700 people at a late …
1 day ago
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Lifestyle (Canada)
"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" Trailer Highlights Southern Alberta Filming Locations
huffingtonpost.ca - Melanie Woods
A new trailer for the highly anticipated remake/reboot/ “latest attempt to cash in on ’80s nostalgia” dropped Monday morning in the form of the first …
1 day ago
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Alberta
Alberta Legislature Interrupted By Shooting, Police Find Body On Front Steps Of Building
huffingtonpost.ca - Premila D'Sa
Members of the legislature were debating a bill in the chamber when the Speaker interrupted so that they could be privately briefed on an “issue that …
December 3
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Alberta Health Services
Alberta School Bus Crash Leaves Several Students In Critical Condition
huffingtonpost.ca - Premila D'Sa
One student had to be airlifted from the crash to an Edmonton hospital. SMOKY LAKE, Alta. — More than a dozen students were sent to hospital, five in …
December 2
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Labour Party (UK)
Scheer Dismisses Those Calling For His Resignation At UCP Meeting
huffingtonpost.ca - Sima Shakeri
“They think that what Canada needs is a second Liberal Party,” he said. Scheer’s speech in the heart of Conservative country received a warm, but by …
November 30
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Rockford IceHogs
Bill Peters Resigns As Flames Coach After Alleged Racist Remark Surfaces
huffingtonpost.ca - Jon Rumley
Calgary's bench boss was also accused of kicking an NHL player. Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters has resigned, the team announced at a news …
November 29
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Canada
Chrystia Freeland Meets With Alberta Premier Jason Kenney To Find 'Common Ground'
huffingtonpost.ca - Premila D'Sa
"Certainly our government heard from Alberta a strong message in the election.” EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Deputy Prime Minister …
November 26
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Jason Kenney
Jason Kenney Sports 'I ♥ Oil And Gas' Sweatshirt At 2019 Grey Cup
huffingtonpost.ca - Premila D'Sa
The Alberta premier's wardrobe was front and centre during the coin toss. It’s the biggest night in Canadian football, and Alberta Premier Jason …
November 25
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Canada
Controversial Alberta 'Conscience Rights' Bill Shot Down By Committee
huffingtonpost.ca - Jon Rumley
It would've allowed doctors to turn down abortions and assisted dying services. EDMONTON — A private member’s bill that would have given further …
November 22
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Rachel Notley
Alberta's UCP Government Passes Bill To Fire Commissioner Investigating Party
huffingtonpost.ca - Sima Shakeri
If we did this (change) two years from now or five years from now we’d get the same complaints.Jason Kenney He said he expects ongoing investigations …
November 22
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Rachel Notley
Rachel Notley Kicked Out Of Legislature During Bill 22 Debate
huffingtonpost.ca - Melanie Woods
The Alberta NDP leader accused the governing UCP of obstructing justice. Opposition Leader Rachel Notley was kicked out of the Alberta legislature on …
November 19
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Jason Kenney
Alberta's United Conservatives Fire Election Commissioner Investigating Kenney's Win
huffingtonpost.ca - Premila D'Sa
Lorne Gibson had fined the United Conservatives more that $200,000. This structural change will not affect ongoing investigations. We believe that …
November 18
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Andrew Scheer
Andrew Scheer, Jason Kenney Fire Back At Bloc Leader Over Western Separatism
huffingtonpost.ca - Melanie Woods
Western conservative leaders are firing back at Yves-Francois Blanchet after the Bloc Quebecois leader said he had “no advice” for Western …
November 14
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Jason Kenney
Alberta Independence Ideas Would Come With 'Increased Costs': Nenshi
huffingtonpost.ca - Zi-Ann Lum
Calgary's mayor said benefits would have to be significant to justify expenses. Calgary’s mayor says ideas being floated to give Alberta more …
November 13
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Jason Kenney
Jason Kenney Still Silent On Alberta’s Controversial ‘Conscience Rights’ Bill
huffingtonpost.ca - Melanie Woods
Critics fear the bill will restrict access to abortion and LGBTQ health care. As doctors and medical associations speak out against Alberta’s …
November 12
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Alberta Bill Many Fear Will Reopen Abortion Debate Passes 1st Vote
huffingtonpost.ca - Melanie Woods
The private members' bill comes after premier Jason Kenney said his party would not debate abortion. EDMONTON — A bill that many worry will restrict …
November 9
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Alberta Changes Oil Production Rules To Increase Conventional Drilling
huffingtonpost.ca - Zi-Ann Lum
The province's energy minister says the move is to "encourage investment and bring back jobs." EDMONTON — Alberta is adjusting its rules on oil …
November 8
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Airline Keeps Calgary Zoo's Pandas Happy With Bamboo Deliveries
huffingtonpost.ca - Al Donato
You're not leaving the table unless you finish all your bamboo. Parents raising picky eaters, you’re not alone. Like you, Calgary zookeepers have …
November 8
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Alberta Health Services
Alberta’s Getting Opt-Out Organ Donation. What About Your Province?
huffingtonpost.ca - Melanie Woods
If you live in Alberta, you’ll likely soon be an organ donor. On Wednesday, the legislature there passed the first reading of the Human Tissue and …
November 7
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Alberta Will Prevent Homeowners Who Injure Trespassers On Their Property From Getting Sued
huffingtonpost.ca - Premila D'Sa
″(This) will strengthen Albertans’ rights to protect their security and property," said Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer. WETASKIWIN, Alta. — Alberta …
November 7
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Houston Oil And Gas, Based In Calgary, Leaves Up To 1,400 Orphaned Wells After Going Bust
huffingtonpost.ca - Daniel Tencer
It will cost more than $80 million to clean this up. There have been 10 insolvencies declared by Canadian oil and gas companies so far this year, said …
November 6
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Southern Africa
Alberta Family Killed In Car Crash While Volunteering In Africa
huffingtonpost.ca - Jon Rumley
The Perrotts had been working with an orphanage in Swaziland. EDMONTON — An Edmonton-area family has been killed in a car crash in southern Africa. An …
November 6
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Doug Ford Says He Sympathizes With The West After Being Asked About French Speakers
huffingtonpost.ca - Emma Paling
Ontario’s premier has been vocal about the worries of people in Alberta and Saskatchewan. There are concerns out west, I understand those concerns and …
November 4
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Cree Cousins Pay Homage To 'Amazing Race' Winners For Halloween
huffingtonpost.ca - Connor Garel
Kids, with their rampant dreams and wild imaginations, never fail to interpret Halloween in creative ways. Some go spooky. Others go with a gag. Some …
October 31
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Alberta's UCP Government Climate Plan Sets Varied Standards For Different Emitters
huffingtonpost.ca - Premila D'Sa
The legislation retains key parts from the former NDP government's plan. EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a new climate plan for the province’s big …
October 30
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Canada
What Is Wexit? We Answer Your Questions About Western Separation
huffingtonpost.ca - Melanie Woods
Can Alberta separate from Canada? And did anyone ask Indigenous people what they think? As results rolled in for Monday’s federal election, it became …
October 25
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Trudeau's Liberals Were Wiped Out In Alberta And Saskatchewan. Here Are 6 Moves He Could Make Next.
huffingtonpost.ca - Althia Raj
The prime minister won't have an easy time putting together his next cabinet. OTTAWA — Perhaps Heather McPherson should keep her phone close and …
October 25
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Costco
▶️ First Costco On Canadian Indigenous Land To Be Built Near Calgary In 2020
huffingtonpost.ca - Denio Lourenco
Costco is planning to open a store on First Nation land for the first time. The U.S. wholesaler will come to the Tsuut’ina nation near Calgary in the …
October 24