Wind power expansion stalls as Alberta lines face capacity limits
A second major wind farm near Hat is delayed amid worries existing transmission lines cannot carry extra output. Alberta's grid operator cites over $3 billion in near term line upgrades needed in southeast Alberta while the province studies how upgrades will be financed. Engie seeks a two year delay for Buffalo Trail Wind due to export capacity limits, with congestion cited on lines from Bow Island to Medicine Hat and beyond.
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Alberta Transportation plans design phase for southeast highway projects
The 2025 plan shows design and engineering work advancing on several southeast Alberta projects, with only a few moving to construction this year. Funding includes 363 million over three years for south of Calgary and 186 million for engineering and planning. Key items include twinning Highway 3 from Taber to Burdett, upgrading the Trans-Canada Bridge at Medicine Hat, an interchange on Highway 1 at Highway 36 west of Brooks, widening approaches to Cypress Hills Park and water projects like the Springbank off-stream reservoir.
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Smith confronts Carney demands oil policy changes
Premier Danielle Smith meets Prime Minister Mark Carney in Edmonton and issues a six month demand list on oil and pipelines while warning national unity hangs in the balance. She accuses federal Liberal policies of undermining Alberta’s resource rights and criticizes Carney’s ability to deliver.
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