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Alberta to explore injecting oilsands tailings underground as one management option
The Alberta government says it is considering letting oil companies inject wastewater deep underground as a way to manage the toxic tailings that are accumulating in the oilsands. The idea is one of ...
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École Boréale expansion could move after pushback from Abasand residents
The expanded École Boréale may open in Abraham’s Land after most Abasand residents who spoke to the Regional Municipality of ...
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RMWB bidding on hosting Alberta Summer Games in 2028
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) hopes to host the 2028 Alberta Summer Games. The successful host community ...
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Calgary woman arrested in Fort McMurray drug trafficking investigation
A Calgary woman is facing drug charges after she was arrested as part of a drug trafficking investigation in Fort McMurray ...
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May sees job gains, unemployment up in Fort McMurray, Cold Lake area
Unemployment in the Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake census region rose to 6.3 per cent in May from 5.9 per cent in April. The ...
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Conklin evacuation warning ends as wildfire moves away from community
While Conklin was spared an evacuation, the wildfire forced Lac La Biche County to order an evacuation south of Winefred Lake and Grist Lake. That order was lifted on Monday, but an evacuation warning ...
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Fireworks spark charges for three Fort Chipewyan residents during fire ban
Police say three people were charged with setting off the fireworks after a brief investigation. Launching or igniting fireworks during a fire ban carries a $600 fine, although the individuals can ...