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Working group created to find way to save popular Drumheller, Alta., dinosaur

Working group created to find way to save popular Drumheller, Alta., dinosaur

CALGARY — An important first step has been taken to save Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., and was facing extinction in 2029.
Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet

Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet

EDMONTON — An outspoken member of Alberta's legislature, booted from the United Conservative Party caucus, is airing more detailed allegations of what he calls government deception over a health-care contract scandal.
Student massage therapist charged with sex assault at Calgary teaching clinic

Student massage therapist charged with sex assault at Calgary teaching clinic

CALGARY — A student massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault after police say a woman was touched inappropriately at a teaching clinic.
Transportation minister calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project, irking critics

Transportation minister calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project, irking critics

EDMONTON — Alberta's transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it.
Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

CALGARY — The lead author of a new study pointing to more proof of water on Mars says it brings scientists a step closer to determining whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life.
Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is pausing the procurement policy it announced more than a month ago to fight U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Calgary police say 11-year-old boy in hospital after being hit by LRT train

Calgary police say 11-year-old boy in hospital after being hit by LRT train

CALGARY — An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a light rail train car. Calgary police say the boy was walking in a marked crosswalk at Banff Trail Station when the CTrain entered the station.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit

Supreme Court won't hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it won't hear an appeal by the Alberta government regarding a decision to have its former energy minister questioned in a multibillion-dollar coal mining lawsuit.
First Northern Super League game 'a surreal moment' for players, coaches

First Northern Super League game 'a surreal moment' for players, coaches

VANCOUVER — Quinn is no stranger to big games. The Canadian midfielder won gold at the Tokyo Olympics and has played in league championships. Being part of history on Wednesday, though, was something special.
Carney, Poilievre align on pipelines as Trump and trade loom over French debate

Carney, Poilievre align on pipelines as Trump and trade loom over French debate

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre aligned on support for new oil and gas pipelines as a matter of national security during the French language election debate Wednesday night. Dealing with U.S.
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