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Alberta seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

Alberta seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

EDMONTON — Alberta's attorney general and justice minister has asked for a judicial review after his federal counterpart ordered a new trial for a man convicted of killing an Edmonton woman almost four decades ago.
Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses union has signed a four-year contract with the province after months of bargaining and mediation.
Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly: Alberta utilities minister

Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly: Alberta utilities minister

Alberta's utilities minister says that, contrary to a new report, the province's electricity grid operator doesn't discriminate against U.S. power generators. The Office of the U.S.
TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston is the new CFL commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner.
Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged with child pornography offences after an investigation by police in Europe.
Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts

Edmonton Oilers sign forwards David Tomasek, Josh Samanski to contracts

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward David Tomasek to a one-year contract and forward Josh Samanski to a two-year entry level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.
CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway Co. joint venture

CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack sell Panama Canal Railway Co. joint venture

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack have sold their joint venture Panama Canal Railway Co. to APM Terminals, a global terminal operator and division of A.P. Moller - Maersk.
Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

EDMONTON — The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks.
Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Gas prices drop as consumer carbon price ends, but full impact yet to be felt

Gas prices drop as consumer carbon price ends, but full impact yet to be felt

CALGARY — Gasoline prices are coming down in Canada as the consumer carbon charge drops to zilch from 17.6 cents per litre, but motorists had yet to feel the full impact of the change on Tuesday.