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Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury

Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury

CALGARY — Self-described "ski bum" Matt Mosteller has never been injured on the slopes, in spite of a thirst for adventure that's taken him as far afield as Japan, New Zealand, South America, Europe, and Alaska in search of the fluffy stuff.
NDP asks Calgary UCP politicians to denounce call between premier and street preacher

NDP asks Calgary UCP politicians to denounce call between premier and street preacher

CALGARY — Opposition NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir is calling on United Conservative Party politicians from Calgary to denounce a phone conversation between Premier Danielle Smith and a street preacher facing a criminal trial.
'Clear violation': Experts say Alberta premier must explain call with accused

'Clear violation': Experts say Alberta premier must explain call with accused

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith must explain to Albertans why she discussed a criminal case with the accused before his trial, whether she still believes such calls are OK and whether she will continue to have these conversations, legal experts and
Ottawa and Edmonton cement manufacturer sign preliminary deal on carbon capture

Ottawa and Edmonton cement manufacturer sign preliminary deal on carbon capture

EDMONTON — The federal government has signed a deal to work with an Edmonton cement manufacturer to keep carbon dioxide generated at the plant from entering the atmosphere.
Alberta regulator confirms potential oilsands toxins in small fish-bearing waterbody

Alberta regulator confirms potential oilsands toxins in small fish-bearing waterbody

Alberta's energy regulator has confirmed hazardous chemicals are present in a small waterbody after two releases of tailings-contaminated wastewater from Imperial Oil's Kearl oilsands mine.

Alberta’s minimum wage report leaves out labour perspectives in favour of corporate interests

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. ___ Author: Junaid B.
Blackhawks end losing skid by burning Flames 4-3

Blackhawks end losing skid by burning Flames 4-3

CALGARY — The last-place Chicago Blackhawks ended an eight-game losing skid on Tuesday and, at the same time, dealt the Calgary Flames' playoff hopes a crippling blow.
Alberta Premier Smith says UCP paying for possible defamation lawsuit against CBC

Alberta Premier Smith says UCP paying for possible defamation lawsuit against CBC

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party is paying for legal actionshe is consideringagainst the CBC, which the Opposition NDP says raises the question of whether the government rejected pursuing the lawsuit.
Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document

Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document

EDMONTON — The Alberta government waited a month before calling an emergency response to one of the biggest releases of oilsands tailings in the province's history, a leaked document shows.
Alberta government wants 100 new police officers to combat violence on transit

Alberta government wants 100 new police officers to combat violence on transit

EDMONTON — The Alberta government wants 100 more street-level police officers hired over the next year and a half as part of a plan to tackle increased violence on the public transit systems of Edmonton and Calgary.
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