ATB chief to lead Alberta oil royalty panel review
Alberta’s government named Dave Mowat head of a panel to review oil and gas royalties with preliminary findings due by year end. The aim is a transparent process balancing provincial, company and community interests amid a weak oil market and rising taxes.
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Alberta Energy Royalty Review
Edmonton
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NDP
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Dave Mowat
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McCuaig-Boyd
Gary Leach
Explorers and Producers Association of Canada
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Saskatchewan ends 2014-15 with a 62 million surplus
Saskatchewan reports a 62 million surplus for the 2014-15 fiscal year, down from budget projections. Revenue totalled 14.06 billion while expenses were 14 billion with oil revenue at 1.28 billion and potash at 546 million. Disaster assistance of 107.7 million offset by spending controls. Finance Minister Kevin Doherty cited resilient growth and budget discipline.
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Explosion rocks Canmore near Bow River Seniors Lodge
A house beside the Bow River Seniors Lodge in Canmore Alberta exploded Friday afternoon. One man was taken to hospital with minor injuries as authorities warned of a possible second blast due to a gas leak. Witnesses reported a loud blast, flying debris and a large smoke plume with bans on access as RCMP investigated.
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EMS
Adam Loria
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Alberta warns against dumping pet fish into waters
Alberta Environment cautions residents that dumping pet fish into lakes and rivers harms ecosystems and native species. Aquatic invasive specialist Kate Wilson notes disease risk and competition for food, with goldfish and Prussian carp expanding in Alberta waters. Dumping is illegal and can incur fines up to 100000 dollars.
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Environment
Edmonton
Peor
Kate Wilson
Payday for Tsuu Tina adults in Calgary ring road deal
Tsuu Tina First Nation members over 18 will share 137.5 million from a land transfer tied to Calgary ring road construction with another 137.5 million to fund a legacy trust. Chief Roy Whitney says the plan aims to boost individual welfare and Tsuu Tina land development. The 428 hectare land transfer was approved in 2013 to improve traffic flow near Calgary.
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Tsuu Tina
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First Nation
Alberta police seize record GHB bust with guns and cash
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams seized 8.5 litres of GHB plus methamphetamine Percocet Valium six firearms ammunition and 16100 in cash from a northeast Edmonton home on June 18. Suspects Mark Boivin Chantel Garnier Kevin Jurach and Aaron Watt face 44 charges.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Mark Boivin
Chantel Garnier
Kevin Jurach
Aaron Watt
Manitoba Mountie Charged With Stealing Guns
RCMP say Cpl. Jason Prettie of Dauphin faces charges including theft of two weapons taken in 2009 while stationed in Minnedosa. The rifle and shotgun not police issue were later found in a private home. Prettie is also charged with obstructing justice and weapons obtained by crime. he remains suspended with pay and will appear in Dauphin provincial court.
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Dauphin, Man
Manitoba
RCMP
Jason Prettie
Dauphin
Minnedosa
Prettie
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