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Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding the housing supply, the provinces still need to get serious about building quality homes, a new report released Thursday argues.
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Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue burning in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta

Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue burning in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says 17,000 people have been evacuated from several communities and First Nations as he placed his entire province under a state of emergency late Wednesday over crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.
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Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.
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Edmonton school trustees, advocates want province to allow undocumented kids to enrol

Edmonton school trustees, advocates want province to allow undocumented kids to enrol

EDMONTON — Edmonton public school trustees have voted to push Alberta's government to make legislative changes to allow undocumented kids to enrol in school and increase education funding accordingly.
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Lax standards more than 50 years ago contributed to Calgary water main break: report

Lax standards more than 50 years ago contributed to Calgary water main break: report

CALGARY — A report says lax manufacturing standards more than 50 years ago and the breakdown of pipe materials likely caused the water main break that crippled Calgary's water supply last year.
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Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta

Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the G7 leaders' summit next month in Alberta but she hasn't decided yet if she'll attend.
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Canadian doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law

Canadian doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law

EDMONTON — A group representing Canada's doctors is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's legislation limiting access to medical treatment for transgender youth, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience.
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Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report

Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report

CALGARY — A report from clean energy think tank Pembina Institute suggests investor confidence in Alberta's renewables sector has been dampened by provincial policy moves.
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Why Alberta’s push for independence pales in comparison to Scotland’s in 2014

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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'A key piece': Oilers top Stars in Game 4, lose workhorse winger Zach Hyman to injury

'A key piece': Oilers top Stars in Game 4, lose workhorse winger Zach Hyman to injury

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman has lowered the boom on opponents all spring. The workhorse winger for the Edmonton Oilers led the NHL — by a wide margin — with 109 playoff hits entering Tuesday night.
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