Controversy over Crowsnest Pass coal mining project continues

Northback Holdings’ Grassy Mountain coal mining project has been a controversial topic in Alberta for years. One side argues it would provide a much-needed economic boost in the area, while others fear it would do irreparable harm to the Oldman watershed. Rina Blacklaws, spokesperson for Northback Holdings, says the project would be different from previous…

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Alberta government mulls legal action against social services agency that moved clients to motel

The Government of Alberta said it is eyeing legal action against Contentment Social Services if it does not return provincial financial benefits used by clients to pay for its services. In March, the province opened four investigations into the registered non-profit after CBC News broke the story of Blair Canniff, a high needs stroke patient who…

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Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime eliminated at Shanghai Masters in Round 2

Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are out of the Shanghai Masters after two rounds. Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., lost 6-3, 7-5 to Ben Shelton, who made the quarterfinals in Shanghailast year. Shelton struck 11 aces and never faced a break point in the 77-minute match. Shapovalov mustered only 11 winners and finished with five…

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Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry expected to contribute $126M to economy this year

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta government is showcasing the economic boost authentic Indigenous tourism brings to the province. The province said Friday that more visitors are coming to Alberta than ever before, and one in three international travellers is seeking authentic Indigenous experiences when they arrive. The province has committed…

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Here’s why Jacob Hoggard’s sex-assault trial jury didn’t hear about his prior conviction

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone affected by it.  More than two years after he was convicted for a violent rape, Jacob Hoggard is waiting to find out whether a jury will find him guilty of sexually assaulting another woman. With jurors sequestered since Friday afternoon to…

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Hockey Canada to hold second Beyond The Boards summit to examine culture

Hockey Canada will hold a Beyond The Boards summit in Ottawa in November to analyze gender-based violence, homophobia, sexism and transphobia in the game. It’s Hockey Canada’s second summit after last year’s in Calgary, where toxic masculinity in elite men’s hockey was under the microscope. Calls for culture change in hockey arose after allegations of…

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Guelph man hits ‘roadblock’ in bid to clean up roadside trash along 2-km stretch of Highway 401

Wayne Fernandes is frustrated he’s hit a “roadblock” with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in trying to get approval to clean up land along a section of Highway 401 near Guelph. While vacationing in Australia in the spring of 2023, Fernandes said, he noticed how pristine and litter free it was. He said he got “depressed” after returning…

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Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due ahead of Panama game

Canada coach Jesse Marsch continues to give youth its due, handing Jamie Knight-Lebel, Santiago Lopez and Kwasi Poku their first senior call-ups for the October international window. The Canadian men, currently ranked 38th in the world, face No. 37 Panama on Oct. 15 at Toronto’s BMO Field in their first outing since their fourth-place finish…

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