Water treatment plant over budget by 3.85 million
The city will spend an extra 3.85 million to finish a long planned water treatment facility begun last year. Councillors debated funding and responsibility as inflation and provincial delays pushed costs above a 30 million estimate. The project will use infrastructure reserve cash to meet Alberta Environment discharge standards.
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Robert Dumanowski
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Collin Gallant
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Student braves -18C stroll on campus in light wear
Photo shows Martessa Idriss walking on campus in a T-shirt and light sweats as temperatures dip to -18C. Idriss notes she would wear a sweater around -30C but anything above 0C is comfortable.
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Martessa Idriss
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Extreme weather strains Canada’s electricity grid says experts
Experts warn North American grids face rising risk from severe weather. Alberta reports more grid alerts since 2021, with peaks in Ontario Quebec and Texas California also showing stress. Electricity Canada CEO notes increasing demand during heat and cold, while Alberta notes faster demand drops after alerts.
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Alberta
North America
Francis Bradley
Industry Association
Electricity Canada
Bradley
Ontario
Quebec
Texas
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