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'Black cloud': Alberta's latest fight with Ottawa could drive oilpatch investment away
As the province and Ottawa take part in yet another constitutional squabble over jurisdiction, some oil and gas sector watchers are worried about the effect on the industry caught in the middle.
Guilbeault warns of violation of federal law as Alberta heats up Sovereignty Act challenge
A battle over jurisdictional authority continued to heat up Wednesday, as federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault insisted an element of Alberta's pushback to Ottawa's oil and gas cap could land companies in hot water.
Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don't all share the enthusiasm
Residents in Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta voted decisively Monday in favour of bringing coal back. But decision-makers in downstream communities aren't all convinced it's what's best for their citizens.
Crowsnest Pass residents vote in favour of Grassy Mountain coal project
Residents of Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta have voted to support the development of a nearby coal project, in a non-binding vote that wrapped up on Monday evening.
Calgary council to debate 3.6% property tax hike as budget looks to pump brakes on notable projects
Calgary council is set to debate a budget this week that calls for a 3.6 per cent increase in property taxes, but also will leave several notable projects unfunded for now.
Alberta dubs water-sharing agreements 'major success' as experts say challenges still loom
The provincial government says its water-sharing agreements were a "major success" and an arrangement that could be replicated in the rest of the country, as experts say important conversations around Alberta's water supply still loom in the years to come.
Calgary wants to borrow $1B for water projects to meet demands of growing population
City of Calgary administration outlined a number of major water projects as part of its proposed budget adjustments for 2025 on Tuesday. To make it happen, the city wants to borrow more than $1 billion.
Proposed Calgary budget adjustments would see 3.6% property tax increase
The city is proposing a 3.6 per cent property tax increase as part of its budget adjustments for 2025.
Alberta Premier Smith says she's 'pissed' about oil and gas cap, eyeing legal challenge
The Alberta government says federal draft regulations that would require oil and gas producers in Canada to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35 per cent below 2019 levels will "lead Alberta and our country into economic and societal decline."
Alberta ban on trans women in female sports advances as athletic association questions need
A new bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing in female amateur sports is intended to protect the integrity of female athletic competitions, but a Calgary sports organization says the issue isn't an urgent matter.