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Calgary A new poll from Leger released on Monday suggests Albertans’ interest in opting out of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) in exchange for a provincial plan has slipped. 22% of Albertans support replacing CPP with provincial plan, says Leger survey Lily Dupuis · CBC News · Posted: Jan 22,Continue Reading

Calgary·Analysis Long before Ottawa’s clean electricity regulations took effect, extreme weather pushed Alberta’s electricity network to the brink. Other jurisdictions may face the pressure sooner, too. Electricity systems face pressure before federal green rules — and not just on Prairies Jason Markusoff · CBC News · Posted: Jan 20, 2024Continue Reading

Calgary Alberta’s emergency rooms have faced an influx of people suffering due to the cold snap. The province plunged into a deep freeze last week, and while the worst of it is over, many communities are still grappling with cold temperatures. ER and urgent care centres had 230 visits forContinue Reading

Calgary Slumping oil prices are bringing some relief for drivers filling up their gas tanks this winter, but they’re also delivering a financial hit to some provinces as they prepare their next budgets — notably Alberta. If prices don’t rise, government might have to change spending plans: economist Kyle BakxContinue Reading

Calgary Another 17 Albertans have died from COVID, according to the latest weekly data released by the province. That brings the death toll for the current season to 420. Includes known deaths and hospitalizations up to Jan. 13 but there is a lag in reporting Robson Fletcher · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Calgary CBC News spoke to multiple people who booked recent stays at the Grand Memories Varadero through various vacation sites. They all detailed similar experiences with unsanitary rooms, missing items and broken amenities. Travel agent says extra due diligence required when booking hot spot vacations Elise von Scheel · CBCContinue Reading

Calgary The increase in executive pay came as the oil and gas sector rebounded from years of downturn and low commodity prices, according to a report by the Bedford Consulting Group. New report says pay has soared along with industry’s post-pandemic resurgenceRosa Saba · The Canadian Press · Posted: JanContinue Reading

Calgary·Analysis There’s no clear frontrunner in the race to replace Notley. But the next leader’s goal will be clear: return Alberta NDP to government, not back to its small traditional base. Party leadership candidates organizing in race without clear frontrunner Jason Markusoff · CBC News · Posted: Jan 17, 2024Continue Reading

Calgary Alberta oil production hit an all-time record in November, as oilsands companies ramped up output to prepare for the imminent completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Province averaged 3.8 million barrels per day in the first 11 months of 2023The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 16, 2024 3:48Continue Reading