TransAlta, one of Alberta’s largest power generators, has cancelled a proposed wind farm development and is putting a hold on three other power projects, citing provincial rule changes and a lack of certainty in the market. In February, Alberta’s government announced new rules on the development of renewable power in the province. TheyContinue Reading
Calgary The Alberta government says it’s taking steps to improve the health of women and children by following through on a promise to spend $26 million on research and expanding a newborn screening program. Funding includes $6M expansion of newborn screening program Jennifer Lee · CBC News · Posted: MayContinue Reading
Calgary The oil-and-gas sector remains by far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Alberta, which remains by far the largest emitter of all the provinces, but its share of Canada’s total emissions has declined — slightly. Oil and gas remains the largest-emitting sector, while electricity emissions plunge inContinue Reading
Alberta’s environment ministry says it is watching three triggers closely to determine whether or not emergency declarations are used to respond to drought this year. The province has five stages on the books as part of its water management response plan. Currently, the province is at stage four, which includes water-sharingContinue Reading
It’s hard to get 260 Alberta municipal governments to agree on much, which is why their blanket organization seldom has anything provocative to say. What advocacy can members as disparate as Calgary, Lethbridge, the town of Two Hills and the villages of Czar, Barons and Bawlf agree on? Safer fare, typicallyContinue Reading
Calgary Canada’s biofuel industry is welcoming a proposed multi-billion dollar package of financial support from the federal government, although concerns remain about whether it will be enough to compete with lucrative subsidies south of the border and reverse the growing dependence on U.S. imports to meet clean fuel regulations. New fundingContinue Reading
It was gearing up to be a battle for the ages: Calgary’s big rezoning debate over permitting fourplexes in any and all neighbourhoods in the city, with hundreds of speakers expressing opinions across more than a week of hearings at city hall. It has often appeared as a battle ofContinue Reading
Calgary·New Former Stampeder Shawn Lemon suspended indefinitely by CFL for betting on gamesThere will be no immediate comeback for veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, who retired earlier this month before being suspended indefinitely by the league for betting on games. Recently retired defensive lineman wagered on games in 2021 whileContinue Reading
Calgary Alberta’s health ministry says an audit announced last December has determined that more than 40 medical clinics in the province are advertising membership fees for services, nearly a year after one such plan landed a Calgary clinic in hot water. Interviews provided info on clinic operations and business models, provinceContinue Reading
