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TSB urges stricter rail worker medical fitness oversight after 2023 Wainwright train collision
Coverage from Edmonton outlets says a federal safety investigation into a 2023 train collision near Wainwright led the Transportation Safety Board to call for stronger medical assessment oversight for train operators.
Ottawa and Alberta sign Pathways carbon capture agreement with oil companies
The federal government and Alberta have reached an agreement with Pathways Alliance oil companies on carbon capture, but details of Alberta's own incentive program remain unfinalized.
Edmonton councillor signals restrained four-year budget ahead
A councillor warns that large capital projects are unlikely to feature in Edmonton's upcoming four-year budget, but the source excerpt offers little detail.
Carney Government's 'Energy Sovereignty' Framing Questioned
A CBC analysis argues the Carney government's concept of energy sovereignty diverges from how other countries interpret the term, amid ongoing U.S. tariff pressure.
Alberta Premier Offers Reassurances on Meta AI Data Centre
Premier Smith addressed concerns about a proposed large-scale Meta data centre in Alberta, but available evidence is too thin to support a full brief.
Elections Alberta receives 20,000+ applications to staff October referendum
One month into recruitment, Elections Alberta has drawn over 20,000 applicants but still needs to hire at least 60,000 workers for the fall vote.
Alberta, Ottawa, and five oilsands producers sign Pathways carbon capture memorandum of understanding
A multibillion-dollar carbon capture and storage project in the oilsands has moved forward after Alberta's government, the federal government, and five major producers signed a memorandum of understanding, with both levels of government committing to financial incentive programs.
Elections Alberta warns of spoof voter-list website carrying fake data
A fraudulent website is impersonating Elections Alberta and displaying fabricated elector information, but the Chief Electoral Officer says his office lacks authority to investigate it.
Alberta government announces fast-track school construction plan amid political criticism
The provincial government says it is fast-tracking dozens of new schools, but an education advocacy group disputes the move as politically motivated.
Elections Alberta warns of spoof website spreading fake voter information
A fraudulent website mimicking Elections Alberta is circulating false voter information, but the Chief Electoral Officer says his office lacks authority to investigate it.
Elections Alberta seeks removal of spoof website spreading fake voter information
A fraudulent website impersonating Elections Alberta has appeared online, reportedly exploiting concerns about a recent data leak, and the agency wants it taken down.
Meta's Alberta data centre expected online before its neighbouring gas plant is ready
Meta's planned $13-billion-plus data centre near Edmonton could begin operating within two to three years, but the natural gas power plant meant to serve it won't be ready for four years.