Tag: Alberta
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Water Main Break Triggers Major Flooding in Calgary’s Bowness, Stranding Cars and Prompting 13 Rescues
Overview: Water Main Break Sets Off Severe Flooding in Bowness Calgary’s northwest neighborhood of Bowness faced a dramatic and disruptive night as a suspected water main break unleashed significant flooding. Local residents reported sudden road washouts and rising water that trapped vehicles and narrowed streets. While authorities continue to investigate the exact cause, the immediate…
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Father’s Grief, Community in Fear as RCMP Seek Armed Pair on Big Island Lake Cree Nation
What happened on Big Island Lake Cree Nation A devastating incident has shaken the Big Island Lake Cree Nation near the Alberta border. According to CBC News and statements from RCMP, at least one man is dead following a confrontation that involved two armed individuals. Early reports describe a tense scene as officers work to…
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RCMP Major Crimes Unit Updates Dangerous Person Alert in Alberta
Overview of the Alert On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the Alberta RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit released an update regarding the dangerous person alert that began the previous day. Early Saturday morning, Grande Prairie Rural RCMP were dispatched to reports connected to a shooting incident, triggering warnings designed to protect the public while investigators gather critical…
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RCMP Major Crimes Unit Provides Update on Dangerous Person Alert in Alberta
Overview of the Alert The Alberta RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit released an_update on Sunday regarding the dangerous person alert issued yesterday following reports of a shooting incident in the Grande Prairie Rural area. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the alert was prompted by a threat to public safety and that the Major Crimes Unit has…
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From Alberta to Infamy: How the Sundance Kid Began as a Cowboy in Calgary’s Shadows
From Alberta to Legend: The Making of a Western Icon Long before the train robberies and outlaw myths defined his name, Harry Longabaugh lived a life steeped in the dust and open skies of Alberta. The landscape that later became the backdrop for the Sundance Kid’s infamous exploits also hosted a younger man trying to…
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“Completely avoidable”: Alberta orders review after Edmonton man dies waiting in ER
Overview: A tragedy prompting a government response An Edmonton man’s death as he waited to see a doctor in the city’s emergency department has prompted the Alberta government to order a formal review. The incident, described by health officials as “completely avoidable,” has raised urgent questions about wait times, triage processes, and the overall resilience…
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Alberta Approves Referendum Question on Separation from Canada
Alberta Moves Forward with Separation Referendum Question In a landmark decision, Elections Alberta announced that a proposed referendum question about Alberta’s potential separation from Canada has been approved. The development marks a formal step in what would be a constitutional and political process with far-reaching implications for the province and the country at large. The…
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Alberta Separation Referendum Question Approved by Elections Alberta
Background: Elections Alberta Approves the Question The province’s election agency, Elections Alberta, announced on Monday that it has approved a proposed referendum question about Alberta’s potential separation from Canada. The development marks a formal step in the process that could lead to a province-wide vote on one of the most consequential questions in modern Alberta…
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A Year After Alberta’s Leaky Border Sought Tight Control, What Has Changed?
Intro: A vow, a plan, and a year of results One year after Alberta’s premier pledged to seal what was described as a “leaky” border, residents along the Coutts-Cartige border have lived through a period of policy shifts, legal battles, and debates over how to balance security with everyday life. The promise was bold: reduce…
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Addressing the Condensate Challenge: Canada’s Oil Sands Growth and the Alberta-MoU
Overview: The Condensate Constraint in Canada’s Oil Sands Canada’s oil sands sector has long positioned itself as a cornerstone of national energy output and export potential. Yet, a persistent bottleneck has complicated its growth trajectory: condensate. Used to dilute bitumen for pipeline transport, condensate is a light hydrocarbon that blends with thick bitumen, enabling it…