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Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims

Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claims

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is making changes to auto insurance, including rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model. Premier Danielle Smith announced the changes at a news conference in the legislature.
Alberta forecasts $4.6-billion surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertainty

Alberta forecasts $4.6-billion surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertainty

EDMONTON — Alberta is forecasting a $4.6-billion surplus for this fiscal year, but Finance Minister Nate Horner says "mounting pressures" threaten to soon put the province in the red.
Hydrogen-heated home lays ground for low-carbon communities

Hydrogen-heated home lays ground for low-carbon communities

On the outside, the new house just east of Edmonton in Sherwood Park looks like any other Canadian suburban home.

WHL Roundup: Worthington backstops Oil Kings to big win over Royals

EDMONTON — A 26-save performance from Alex Worthington helped the Edmonton Oil Kings hand the Victoria Royals a 5-1 drubbing in Western Hockey League play on Wednesday.
Transgender community gathers in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Transgender community gathers in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

EDMONTON — Dillon Ford has never marked Transgender Day of Remembrance before.
Alberta's privacy commissioner raises concerns over two government bills

Alberta's privacy commissioner raises concerns over two government bills

EDMONTON — Alberta's information and privacy commissioner says she has big concerns – including fuzzy definitions and insufficient guardrails – in two bills now being debated in the house.
Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund manager

Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund manager

EDMONTON — Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corp., which oversees more than $160 billion in funds, including pension funds and the Heritage Savings Trust Fund.
Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee announces he'll retire in February

Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee announces he'll retire in February

EDMONTON — The police chief in Alberta's capital is planning to retire in February. The Edmonton Police Commission says it would determine the hiring process for Dale McFee's replacement in the coming months.
Alberta byelection called to fill vacancy from NDP resignation in Lethbridge-West

Alberta byelection called to fill vacancy from NDP resignation in Lethbridge-West

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Residents in the riding of Lethbridge-West will be heading to the polls a week before Christmas to cast their ballot in a provincial byelection. Premier Danielle Smith’s government announced Wednesday the vote will take place Dec.
Gorilla at Calgary zoo died from head injury after worker closed wrong door

Gorilla at Calgary zoo died from head injury after worker closed wrong door

CALGARY — Officials at the Calgary zoo say a young gorilla was killed after a worker accidentally closed a wrong door and the animal was struck in the head. Eyare, a two-year-old female western lowland gorilla, was injured Nov.