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Calgary officers punched, Tasered man at hotel before he died: police watchdog

Calgary officers punched, Tasered man at hotel before he died: police watchdog

CALGARY — Calgary police fired stun guns at a man and punched him in the head before he was put in restraints and died, investigators with Alberta’s police watchdog said Wednesday.
More Indigenous participation in labour market would boost Alberta economy: report

More Indigenous participation in labour market would boost Alberta economy: report

EDMONTON — Increased Indigenous participation in Alberta's labour market could boost the province's GDP by between two and three percentage points, the equivalent of $8 billion to $11 billion annually, according to the findings of a new report.
2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades

2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades

Canada's wildfire season is on track to be the second largest in at least the past two decades, trailing only last year's record-breaking season, federal officials said Wednesday.
Gap between richest and the rest creates a land of disappointed citizens: economist

Gap between richest and the rest creates a land of disappointed citizens: economist

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia economist Lars Osberg's latest book on the widening gap between the very richest and the rest argues the trend is creating disappointed Canadians prone to distrusting one another and their governments.
Indigenous equity ownership saw momentum in 2024, but still more work to do

Indigenous equity ownership saw momentum in 2024, but still more work to do

CALGARY — When electric utility BC Hydro launched a procurement process earlier this year seeking new sources of clean energy for the province's power grid, it included a specific requirement: projects must be at least 25 per cent owned by First Nati
Premier Smith announces plan to reinforce vaccine choice in Alberta Bill of Rights

Premier Smith announces plan to reinforce vaccine choice in Alberta Bill of Rights

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she plans to reinforce the right to decide whether to receive a vaccination or other medical treatment in changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights.
Skip Koe drops second Gauthier on eve of PointsBet Invitational curling tournament

Skip Koe drops second Gauthier on eve of PointsBet Invitational curling tournament

CALGARY — Skip Kevin Koe has dropped second Jacques Gauthier from his team one day before the start of the PointsBet Invitational curling competition. Koe, whose team curls out of Calgary's Glencoe Club, announced the move on Tuesday.
Arson investigation underway after teepee fire at Alberta RCMP detachment

Arson investigation underway after teepee fire at Alberta RCMP detachment

LAC LA BICHE, Alta. — An arson investigation is underway after flames tore through a commemorative teepee that was a gift to an Alberta RCMP detachment from a local First Nation.
Meeting with Alberta MLA who compared trans youth to feces went south: advocates

Meeting with Alberta MLA who compared trans youth to feces went south: advocates

EDMONTON — A transgender Albertan says it would be a slap in the face if Premier Danielle Smith allows back into the government caucus a member who once compared transgender children to feces.

Italian designer Alberta Ferretti resigns as creative director of the brand she founded 43 years ago

ROME (AP) — Italian designer Alberta Ferretti announced on Tuesday she is stepping down as creative director of the eponymous brand she founded more than 40 years ago. “On Sept.
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