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Calgary Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she has no problem with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s proposal to give municipalities a building bonus to incentivize housing construction — so long as he goes through her provincial government. ‘The policy that we have applies to no matter who is in theContinue Reading

Calgary·Analysis Alberta’s premier loathes red tape. She also doesn’t think it will be bureaucratically burdensome to start requiring its stamp of approval on any federal deals with municipalities or other entities. All federal deals with municipalities, other bodies must be vetted by the province that hates red tape Jason MarkusoffContinue Reading

Alberta irrigators told they’ll get less water this yearThe St. Mary River Irrigation District told its annual general meeting last week that irrigators will get half what they get in a good year. It comes as drought conditions loom and as Alberta still plans to move ahead with a nearContinue Reading

Despite growing frustrations and prolonged negotiations with the federal government, a consortium of Canada’s largest oilsands companies is optimistic about having a “line of sight” in securing the certainty it needs from Ottawa to advance its proposed $16.5-billion carbon capture pipeline project. The Pathways Alliance is not expecting any newContinue Reading

Calgary Now that Banff’s infamous grizzly “The Boss” has emerged from hibernation, Albertans are flocking to the mountains to catch a glimpse — and some action shots — of his adventures. Bear safety experts are cautioning people to keep their distance. Bear safety expert says people should stay at leastContinue Reading

Calgary The federal Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding to help make it easier and cheaper to build homes for owners and renters. $500m worth of low-cost loans aim to promote projects with ‘innovative’ construction techniques Alessia Passafiume · The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 05,Continue Reading

Calgary Otto Gentile co-founded CanAm Wrestling to fill a void left behind by legendary venues like Stampede Wrestling. ‘We started CanAm Wrestling in order to have wrestling back in the city’ Boshika Gupta · CBC News · Posted: Apr 04, 2024 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: April 4 ProContinue Reading

Calgary A skier died in an avalanche on Cathedral Mountain just west of Lake Louise, Alta., on Friday, Avalanche Canada says. Victim not reported missing until late Monday, Avalanche Canada saysCBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2024 10:52 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago A skier died in anContinue Reading

Calgary Persistent and severe drought conditions across Western Canada could have a devastating effect on the oil and natural gas sector, which has drilling operations in some of the driest areas, according to a new report by Deloitte. Water shortages could have devastating effect on oil and gas sector, saysContinue Reading