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Alberta government to add four fast-tracks to teacher certification

Certified tradespeople and professionals will be able to be temporarily certified as classroom teachers after taking four post-secondary education courses, Alberta’s education minister says.

Deportation of truck driver responsible for Humboldt Broncos bus crash deferred temporarily

An application by semi-truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu to defer his deportation after he pleaded guilty to killing 16 people and injuring 13 when his vehicle crashed into a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team in April 2018 has been accepted by a Federal Court judge at a hearing on Friday.

'Prairie time zone' possible, as Manitoba premier suggests time changes there nearing end

Manitoba's premier is moving the needle a tick closer toward ditching the spring forward, fall back ritual, in a move that could usher in a "Prairie time zone."

Judge denies Sunterra’s request to appeal $35M cheque kiting decision

An Alberta judge has denied a request from several businesses operating under the Sunterra banner to appeal a January civil court ruling that found the company engaged in “cheque kiting” and is liable to a U.S. lender for $35 million.

Town of Banff revamping Canada Day plans after overwhelming skijoring crowds

Facing growing crowds, Banff is moving its annual Canada Day parade to the morning and pouring more money into police and crowd control on its busiest day.

Aging school, community playgrounds face fundraising challenges

While several Calgary city councillors have expressed their support for investing in city-owned playgrounds, for those structures the municipality doesn't manage, finding the money to replace them falls to parent councils or non-profit boards of directors, who often have limited fundraising experience.

McDavid scores, but Oilers’ defence leaky

Alberta Energy Regulator orders MAGA Energy to suspend operations over ‘failure to meet its commitments’

The Alberta Energy Regulator has ordered oil and gas firm MAGA Energy Ltd. to suspend its operations over unresolved environmental concerns and non-compliance issues, including unpaid taxes.

Rock slide shuts down Highway 16 from west of Jasper, Alta., to B.C.

A rock slide in the Rocky Mountains early Saturday morning has forced Highway 16 to close to all traffic, from just west of Jasper, Alta., and stretching partway into B.C.

Generational plan for Ghost-Kananaskis region underway by Alberta government

A critical area of land in Alberta is undergoing long-term planning that could have generational impacts across the Canadian Rockies.

Higher fees and separation uncertainty could cost Alberta tourism dollars: report

Alberta has long been a tourism hot spot, but higher taxes on visitors, along with uncertainty surrounding a potential vote on separation, might be having a chilling effect on the province’s tourism industry, according to a new report.

Oilers seek to shore up porous defence

NHL star Connor McDavid and top forward Leon Draisaitl were given a breather Saturday while the Edmonton Oilers plotted ways to plug a leaky defence.