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Head of Alta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

Head of Alta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

The province's regulator appears to have accepted coal mining applications to renew a project that has already been denied say members of a group that recommended a pause on coal mining in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
NDP, Bloc say Speaker should resign after honouring man who fought for Nazis

NDP, Bloc say Speaker should resign after honouring man who fought for Nazis

OTTAWA — The Speaker of the House of Commons invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend a speech by the Ukrainian president.
Canada’s first urban Indigenous ceremonial grounds opens in Edmonton

Canada’s first urban Indigenous ceremonial grounds opens in Edmonton

Kihcihkaw askî-Sacred Land — Canada’s first-of-its-kind urban Indigenous ceremony grounds opened in Edmonton.
Partial settlement approved in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

Partial settlement approved in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

CALGARY — A judge has approved a partial settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
Sundre resident successfully completes cross-Canada cycling adventure

Sundre resident successfully completes cross-Canada cycling adventure

Phil Meagher, a coach with Sundre Bike n’ Ski Club, had for years sought to check a cross-country cycling trip off his bucket list
High River balloon fest brings people and hot air balloons together

High River balloon fest brings people and hot air balloons together

People can get a close-up view of glowing hot air balloons and watch daily take-offs from Wednesday to Sunday this week in High River.
Standoff near Champion ends with arrest, two still at large

Standoff near Champion ends with arrest, two still at large

Robert Russell Dwyer, 37 (left), and Aaron John Thompson, 40, of Pincher Creek are still at large with arrest warrants following a Sept. 16 home invasion and assault in Coleman.
Wonderland ride gets stuck upside down for 25 minutes with passengers on board

Wonderland ride gets stuck upside down for 25 minutes with passengers on board

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Passengers on a ride at a popular Toronto-area amusement park got more of a scare than a thrill on Saturday after the roller coaster they were riding on got stuck upside down for nearly half an hour.
Suspects sought after Coleman home invasion

Suspects sought after Coleman home invasion

One man is in custody and Crowsnest Pass RCMP are seeking three others after a Sept. 16 home invasion in the community.
Cavalry FC lock up Canadian Premier League regular season title

Cavalry FC lock up Canadian Premier League regular season title

Soccer: Southern Alberta's Cavalry FC win Canadian Premier League Shield with two games remaining